PATIENTS
Neuropsychological evaluations are objective ways to identify mental and emotional problems through testing. Dr. Nelson is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and is a licensed psychologist. She is on the faculty of the Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences Department at UCLA. Her clinical work is devoted to comprehensive neuropsychological assessments with adults and children. She has an extensive background in forensic neuropsychology, including worker's compensation, competency, and medicolegal work. Dr. Nelson is a MEDICARE provider. To schedule an appointment, call 310.458.4581.

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS
As Professor, Emerita, Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA, Dr. Nelson is Principal Investigator of research projects that focus on Alzheimer's disease. She has the distinction of working on a new, state-of-the-art means of detecting Alzheimer's disease in high-risk individuals with Down syndrome. Her research collaborator includes Dr. Jorge Barrio and her research involves using a radiolabeled probe (PET-FDDNP imaging) to improve early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Nelson has published extensively in the field of neuropsychology and been honored many times for being the faculty member to most influence undergraduate students. Her contact number at UCLA is 310.206.8100.

COURSE ATTENDEES
Teaching is an important part of Dr. Nelson's work. She teaches a 3-credit graduate level course at Pepperdine University on Cognitive Assessment. Dr. Nelson also conducts quarterly (3 credit) classes (research practicum) for undergraduates at UCLA (Psychiatry 99; 199). These classes are only open to currently enrolled UCLA undergraduate level students. For more info, contact her at 310.458.4581.