Christopher Nguyen, PhD
Associate Professor
Psychiatry
Academic contact
3650 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Phone: 614-366-2315
Fax: 614-366-1215
Academic information
- Department: Psychiatry
- Division: Health Psychology
Research interests
- Cognitive aging
- decision making
- and civil capacities
- Cross-cultural considerations in neuropsychology
- Neurocognitive and neuropsychiatric sequelae of neurodegenerative disease
- Neurocognitive and neuropsychiatric sequelae of cancer and rare blood disorders
About
Biography
I am an attending clinical neuropsychologist, board certified in geropsychology, in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. I am the Director of Neuropsychology and am involved in education and training activities.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Geropsychology
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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
9/1/2016 - 9/1/2018 - Internship - Geropsychology
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VA Medical Center-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
8/23/2015 - 9/4/2017 - Doctor of Philosophy
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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
8/1/2009 - 12/16/2016
Certification
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American Board of Professional Psychology
9/8/2023
Research
Research interests
- Cognitive aging
- decision making
- and civil capacities
- Cross-cultural considerations in neuropsychology
- Neurocognitive and neuropsychiatric sequelae of neurodegenerative disease
- Neurocognitive and neuropsychiatric sequelae of cancer and rare blood disorders
I am strongly interested in conducting research with direct and systematic applications aimed at enhancing the well‑being of the patients under my care. My research primarily centers on the exploration of higher‑order cognitive abilities, specifically focusing on decision‑making and testamentary capacities among older adults, while actively seeking ways to improve these processes within the context of cognitive decline.
Drawing from my extensive clinical experiences, I actively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, delving into the neurocognitive consequences of medical conditions, including movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, delirium, cancer, and human immunodeficiency viruses.
I am deeply committed to addressing health disparities within underprivileged and underserved populations, which has driven my participation in cross‑cultural neuropsychology research endeavors. My contributions to the field of neuropsychology revolve around four core themes: real‑world decision‑making in older adults, executive functioning, instrumental activities of daily living, and testamentary capacity; neurocognitive alterations linked to medical conditions; and cross‑cultural neuropsychology.
Overall, my work is dedicated to advancing the understanding and enhancement of cognitive health and decision‑making abilities in older adults.
Editorial Activities
- Editorial Board, Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society
- Editorial Board, Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
- Editorial Board, Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences
- Editorial Board, Clinical Gerontologist
Professional Memberships
- International Neuropsychological Society
- Asian Neuropsychological Association
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (APA Division 40)
- Society of Clinical Geropsychology (APA Division 12-II)
- Gerontological Society of America