Dr. Sarah Keedy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Keedy’s lab, CENSL, focuses on cognitive emotional neural systems and their overlap in psychiatric disorders, with a major focus on psychotic disorders. The primary methodology employed in her research is human neuroimaging. Dr. Keedy has participated in various research activities funded by grants, including those investigating the effects of heavy cannabis use on neurocognition and the engagement of young people in PrEP care. She has also led research on biomarkers for early psychosis and schizophrenia, highlighting her contributions to understanding complex psychiatric conditions. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma State University and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Dr. Keedy completed her internship in Clinical Neuropsychology at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and pursued postdoctoral training in neuropsychology and psychopathology at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Adult Psychiatry focusing on cognitive emotional neural systems related to psychiatric disorders.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
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Total
Required:104
IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Department of Philosophy