Dr. Maureen Lacy

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Biography

Maureen Lacy is a professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. Her clinical research primarily focuses on assessing neurocognitive aspects such as memory, attention, problem solving, and language in relation to neurologic and psychiatric medical conditions. Dr. Lacy's interests include degenerative dementias, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's, as well as disorders like epilepsy and normal pressure hydrocephalus. She conducts evaluations for psychiatric disorders, attention deficit disorders, learning disabilities, and depression. Additionally, she addresses oncology-related concerns, particularly in brain tumors and issues arising from chemotherapy. Her research investigates cognitive deficits related to increased intracranial pressure, congenital hydrocephalus, and various neurological disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1995-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in neuropsychology and psychiatry.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy