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Giulia Righi is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University. Originally trained in cognitive neuroscience, her research focuses on understanding the neural basis of language processing concerning the face in non-clinical populations. Her interests extend to populations with compromised language and face processing systems, particularly in relation to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Righi pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, which allowed her to build upon her graduate work and develop expertise in diverse methodologies, especially for working with infants and young children. This hospital experience also provided insight into the clinical aspects of various psychopathologies. Righi's integration of research and practice reflects her training in the postdoctoral respecialization program in clinical psychology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, aimed at becoming a scientist-practitioner. Her clinical training includes an APA-approved internship and experience across various clinical settings, focusing on assessments and treatments for children and adolescents. In her current role at Bradley Hospital, part of the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, she combines research with clinical practice.
Department: Department of Economics