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Elena K. Festa is a teaching professor at Brown University in the Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences, where she conducts research as a cognitive neuroscientist focusing on aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Her work delves into the behavioral and neural mechanisms behind perception, attention, and memory, with a particular emphasis on the effects of aging and Alzheimer's disease. She employs multimodal methodologies to study cognitive and physiological markers related to Alzheimer’s, seeking to discover resilience factors and protective life experiences that may mitigate cognitive decline. As an educator, she has developed and taught a wide range of courses, from introductory psychology to advanced cognitive neuropsychology, with a strong emphasis on active learning and real-world applications. She has mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students and has received recognition for her advising. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the College of the Holy Cross, a Master of Science and PhD in Experimental Psychology from Brown University, along with postdoctoral training in cognitive neuropsychology. Festa has been involved in various funded research projects exploring early detection markers for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive workload indicators, showcasing her commitment to both research and teaching in the field of cognitive neuroscience.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Conducts research and teaches courses in cognitive psychological sciences.
Department: Department of Economics