Dr. Kathleen Van Dyk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kathleen Van Dyk is a Health Sciences Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA, with a focus on cognitive health in cancer survivorship. Her research investigates the mechanisms underlying cancer-related cognitive impairment, the impact of treatments on cognitive function, and the development of strategies for assessment and intervention. Dr. Van Dyk has been involved in key studies examining how breast cancer therapies influence cognitive functioning over time. She completed her fellowship and internship in Neuropsychology at the UCLA School of Medicine and earned her PhD from the City University of New York. Her work is instrumental in advancing the understanding of cognitive health in cancer survivors, and she continues to contribute to the field through her research and publications.

Research Interests

Experience

Health Sciences Clinical Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

UCLA • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in neuropsychology and cognitive health.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.