Welcome to the
Clinical Neuropsychology Lab

The Clinical Neuropsychology lab, which operates through CUNY Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center, investigates various topics that relate to neuropsychological measures, mental health literacy, educational research, and more under the guidance of Dr. Laura A. Rabin. 

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Dr. Laura Rabin is a clinical neuropsychologist by training and a Professor of Psychology at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center of The City University of New York (CUNY). Her research investigates the objective and subjective cognitive changes that precede the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, with implications for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals in the earliest stages of neurodegenerative decline. Older adults who present with subjective cognitive decline, despite intact neuropsychological functioning, show biomarker abnormalities consistent with Alzheimer’s disease pathology, are at increased risk for future cognitive decline and may represent the first symptomatic manifestation of Alzheimer’s disease. Research on this topic, however, lacks both a standardized definition and an approach to assessment.

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Together with collaborators, Dr. Rabin works to develop and refine a conceptual framework and research criteria for subjective cognitive decline. Her research also addresses measurement issues in neuropsychology through the development and validation of instruments able to capture subtle cognitive changes that can be utilized in clinical and research settings. A particular area of interest relates to the assessment of practical judgment ability in older adults at risk for exploitation. Although her research focuses on cognitive aging, work with students has spurred her interest in research related to innovative teaching approaches and psychological, academic, and behavioral predictors of educational success. Dr. Rabin investigates these topics to improve undergraduate course outcomes and, more broadly, the mental health of diverse students.