Director Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology, College of Medicine
Director, Neurobehavior Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
3650 Olentangy River Road, Suite 310
Columbus, OH 43214
614-366-2315 (office)
614-366-2359 (fax)
Christopher.Nguyen@osumc.edu
Dr. Nguyen is an attending a clinical neuropsychologist, board certified in and geropsychology, in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. He is the Director of Neuropsychology and is involved in education and training activities.
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
Dr. Nguyen is strongly interested in conducting research with direct and systematic applications aimed at enhancing the well-being of the patients under their care. Their 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 his extensive clinical experiences, Dr. Nguyen actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, delving into the neurocognitive consequences of medical conditions, including movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, delirium, cancer, and human immunodeficiency viruses.
Dr. Nguyen is deeply committed to addressing health disparities within underprivileged and underserved populations, which has driven their participation in cross-cultural neuropsychology research endeavors. Their 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, Dr. Nguyen's work is dedicated to advancing the understanding and enhancement of cognitive health and decision-making abilities in older adults.
Education and Training
PhD: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Residency: Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI
Fellowship: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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