Cancer-related cognitive impairments: Neural mechanisms and potential interventions

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Event Type:
Webinar
Date:
October 2, 2023
Time:
1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Event Series

Perspectives on Cancer and Aging

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In this webinar, two speakers discussed recent neuroimaging work that is illuminating the way cancer and cancer treatment affect the brain, and the current state of interventions to alleviate cancer-related cognitive impairments.

This webinar is part of the Perspectives on Cancer and Aging: The Arti Hurria Memorial Webinar Series. It is co-hosted by the NCI Behavioral Research Program and Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program.

Speakers

Shelli Kesler, Ph.D.
Shelli Kesler, Ph.D.

Mary Lou Adams Endowed Professor of Nursing Oncology, School of Nursing,
Professor of Oncology and Diagnostic Medicine, Dell School of Medicine,
Program Leader, Survivorship and Supportive Care Research, Livestrong Cancer Institute,
Director of Statistical Services, Cain Center,
The University of Texas at Austin

Brenna C. McDonald, Psy.D., M.B.A., A.B.P.P.
Brenna C. McDonald, Psy.D., M.B.A., A.B.P.P.

Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Neurology, and Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry,
Associate Director, Center for Neuroimaging, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences,
Director, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Department of Neurology,
Indiana University School of Medicine

Moderators

Paige Green, Ph.D., M.P.H., F.A.B.M.R., F.A.P.S.

Chief, Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch
NCI Behavioral Research Program

Todd Horowitz, Ph.D.

Program Director, Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch
NCI Behavioral Research Program

Last Updated
October 12, 2023