Dr. Monica Ly

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monica Ly is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in clinical neuropsychology with an emphasis on aging, dementia, and head injuries including traumatic brain injuries. She integrates her clinical work at the Boston Medical Center Neurology with research activities at the BU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and the Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center. Dr. Ly’s research is focused on cognitive and psychiatric outcomes related to the intersection of head injury and aging, leveraging neuropsychological testing alongside fluid neuroimaging biomarkers to enhance assessment and diagnosis of head injuries. She is actively engaged in promoting diversity within the field, serving as co-chair of the Asian Neuropsychological Association Membership Committee, which connects neuropsychologists of Asian descent and provides resources for those working with Asian populations. Dr. Ly has also contributed to the New2Neuropsychology Student Engagement Committee, focusing on networking and mentorship for underrepresented students aspiring to enter the field of neuropsychology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

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