Dr. Marlene Berman

Biography

Marlene Oscar Berman is an Emeritus Professor at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Anatomy & Neurobiology. Her research focuses on the neuropsychological deficits and intact skills among various neurological populations, including alcoholics, particularly those affected by Korsakoff's syndrome which features severe amnesia and onset events resulting from extensive brain damage. She is recognized for employing experimental paradigms to identify subtle behavioral differences between alcoholics and healthy controls, alongside patients with neurological damage from non-alcohol-related etiologies. Berman has also made significant contributions as an educator at Boston University, mentoring graduate students and serving in research positions, including as a Research Scientist at VA Boston Healthcare System. Over her career, she has received numerous awards, recognizing her contributions to the field, including the Henri Begleiter Excellence in Research Award from the Research Society on Alcoholism and the Distinguished Career Award from the International Neuropsychological Society. Her work has had substantial impact, particularly in understanding the neurobiological predictors of alcohol use onset in adolescence, showcasing her prominence in the discipline of neuropsychology and alcoholic disorders.

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