I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Boston University in 2007. My clinical training was in neuropsychology. Work during my clinical internship at Massachusetts General Hospital allowed me an opportunity to explore developmental influences on cognition (i.e., ages 3 through 85). This naturally continued into a neuropsychology post-doctoral fellowship at Brown Medical School. The second year of this fellowship granted me the opportunity to learn several different types of neuroimaging techniques. In 2008, I joined the faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and I continue to work as an Adjunct Assistant Professor.
I enjoy undertaking supervisory and project management responsibilities and I have a passion for mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students in addition to residents and fellows.
As a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, my clinical work has focused in the assessment of children ages 2-13. I have a particular expertise in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). My clinical work is done through the Boston Child Study Center.
I am the past chair of the Massachusetts Psychological Association's Ethics Committee, the current Chair of the Rhode Island Psychological Association's Ethics Committee, and a member of the Butler Hospital IRB. I also sit on the Massachusett's Autism Commision's Birth - 14 years subcommittee, the Boston Medical Center's Autism Friendly Initiative Steering Committee and Scientific Advisory Board, and I am the APA's Federal Advocacy Coordinator for the state of Massachusetts. I am on the Anti-racism Steering Committee's (ARSC) Education Programming Working Group/Subcommittee. I also am the Vice President of Bailey's Team for Autism, a grassroots charity supporting the autistic community in the northeast.
| 32. Pescosolido, M.F., Kavanaugh, B.C., Pochet, N., Schmidt, M., Jerskey, B.A., Rogg, J.M, De Jager, P.L., Young-Pearse, T.L., Liu, J.S., & Morrow, E.M. "Complex Neurological Phenotype in Female Carriers of NHE6 Mutations." Mol Neuropsychiatry, vol. 5, no. 2, 2019, pp. 98-108. |
| Liebel, Spencer W., Jones, Erin C., Oshri, Assaf, Hallowell, Emily S., Jerskey, Beth A., Gunstad, John, Sweet, Lawrence H. "Cognitive processing speed mediates the effects of cardiovascular disease on executive functioning." Neuropsychology, vol. 31, no. 1, 2017, pp. 44-51. |
| Kavanaugh, B.C., Dupont-Frechette, J.A., Jerskey, B.A., & Holler, K.A. "Neurocognitive deficits in children and adolescents following maltreatment: Neurodevelopmental consequences and neuropsychological implications of traumatic stress." Appl Neuropsychol Child, vol. 6, no. 1, 2017, pp. 64-78. |
| Liebel, Spencer W., Clark, Uraina S., Xu, Xiaomeng, Riskin-Jones, Hannah H., Hawkshead, Brittany E., Schwarz, Nicolette F., Labbe, Donald, Jerskey, Beth A., Sweet, Lawrence H. "An FMRI-Compatible Symbol Search Task." Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 2015, pp. 1-8. |
| Harrison, Ashley J., Gamsiz, Ece D., Berkowitz, Isaac C., Nagpal, Shailender, Jerskey, Beth A. "Genetic variation in the oxytocin receptor gene is associated with a social phenotype in autism spectrum disorders." Am. J. Med. Genet., vol. 168, no. 8, 2015, pp. 720-729. |
| Dean DC 3rd, Jerskey BA, Chen K, Protas H, Thiyyagura P, Roontiva A, O'Muircheartaigh J, Dirks H, Waskiewicz N, Lehman K, Siniard AL, Turk MN, Hua X, Madsen SK, Thompson PM, Fleisher AS, Huentelman MJ, Deoni SC, Reiman EM. "Brain differences in infants at differential genetic risk for late-onset Alzheimer disease: a cross-sectional imaging study." JAMA neurology, vol. 71, no. 1, 2014, pp. 11-22. |
| Xu X, Jerskey BA, Cote DM, Walsh EG, Hassenstab JJ, Ladino ME, Clark US, Labbe DR, Gunstad JJ, Poppas A, Cohen RA, Hoge RD, Sweet LH. "Cerebrovascular perfusion among older adults is moderated by strength training and gender." Neuroscience Letters, vol. 560, 2014, pp. 26-30. |
| Pescosolido, Matthew F, Schwede, Matthew, Johnson Harrison, Ashley, Schmidt, Michael, Gamsiz, Ece D, Chen, Wendy S, Donahue, John P, Shur, Natasha, Jerskey, Beth A, Phornphutkul, Chanika, Morrow, Eric M. "Expansion of the clinical phenotype associated with mutations in activity-dependent neuroprotective protein." Journal of Medical Genetics, vol. 51, no. 9, 2014, pp. 587-9. |
| Dean DC 3rd, Dirks H, O'Muircheartaigh J, Walker L, Jerskey BA, Lehman K, Han M, Waskiewicz N, Deoni SC. "Pediatric neuroimaging using magnetic resonance imaging during non-sedated sleep." Pediatr Radiol, vol. 44, no. 1, 2014, pp. 64-72. |
| Alosco, M. L., Gunstad, J., Beard, C., Xu, X., Clark, U. S., Labbe, D. R., Jerskey, B. A., Ladino, M., Cote, D. M., Walsh, E. G., Poppas, A., Cohen, R. A., Sweet, L. H. "The Synergistic Effects of Anxiety and Cerebral Hypoperfusion on Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease." Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, vol. 28, no. 1, 2014, pp. 57-66. |
| Lyons MJ, Genderson M, Grant MD, Logue M, Zink T, McKenzie R, Franz CE, Panizzon M, Lohr JB, Jerskey B, Kremen WS. "Gene-environment interaction of ApoE genotype and combat exposure on PTSD." Am. J. Med. Genet., vol. 162B, no. 7, 2013, pp. 762-9. |
| O'Muircheartaigh J, Dean DC 3rd, Dirks H, Waskiewicz N, Lehman K, Jerskey BA, Deoni SC. "Interactions between white matter asymmetry and language during neurodevelopment." Journal of Neuroscience, vol. 33, no. 41, 2013, pp. 16170-7. |
| Alosco ML, Gunstad J, Jerskey BA, Clark US, Hassenstab JJ, Xu X, Poppas A, Cohen RA, Sweet LH. "Left atrial size is independently associated with cognitive function." Int J Neurosci, vol. 123, no. 8, 2013, pp. 544-552. |
| Alosco ML, Gunstad J, Jerskey BA, Xu X, Clark US, Hassenstab J, Cote DM, Walsh EG, Labbe DR, Hoge R, Cohen RA, Sweet LH. "The adverse effects of reduced cerebral perfusion on cognition and brain structure in older adults with cardiovascular disease." Brain and behavior, vol. 3, no. 6, 2013, pp. 626-36. |
| Clark, Uraina S., Cohen, Ronald A., Sweet, Lawrence H., Gongvatana, Assawin, Devlin, Kathryn N., Hana, George N., Westbrook, Michelle L., Mulligan, Richard C., Jerskey, Beth A., White, Tara L., Navia, Bradford, Tashima, Karen T. "Effects of HIV and early life stress on amygdala morphometry and neurocognitive function." Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, vol. 18, no. 4, 2012, pp. 657-668. |
| Deoni SC, Dean DC 3rd, O'Muircheartaigh J, Dirks H, Jerskey BA. "Investigating white matter development in infancy and early childhood using myelin water faction and relaxation time mapping." NeuroImage, vol. 63, no. 3, 2012, pp. 1038-53. |
| Okonkwo OC, Alosco ML, Jerskey BA, Sweet LH, Ott BR, Tremont G, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative. "Cerebral atrophy, apolipoprotein E varepsilon4, and rate of decline in everyday function among patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment." Alzheimer's & Dementia, vol. 6, no. 5, 2010, pp. 404-411. |
| Sweet, Lawrence H., Jerskey, Beth A., Aloia, Mark S. "Default network response to a working memory challenge after withdrawal of continuous positive airway pressure treatment for obstructive sleep apnea." Brain Imaging and Behavior, vol. 4, no. 2, 2010, pp. 155-163. |
| Sweet LH, Mulligan RC, Finnerty CE, Jerskey BA, David SP, Cohen RA, Niaura RS. "Effects of nicotine withdrawal on verbal working memory and associated brain response." Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, vol. 183, no. 1, 2010, pp. 69-74. |
| Jerskey, Beth A., Panizzon, Matthew S., Jacobson, Kristen C., Neale, Michael C., Grant, Michael D., Schultz, Mark, Eisen, Seth A., Tsuang, Ming T., Lyons, Michael J. "Marriage and divorce: A genetic perspective." Personality and Individual Differences, vol. 49, no. 5, 2010, pp. 473-478. |
| Sweet, Lawrence H., Vanderhill, Susan D., Jerskey, Beth A., Gordon, Norman M., Paul, Robert H., Cohen, Ronald A. "Subvocal articulatory rehearsal during verbal working memory in multiple sclerosis." Neurocase, vol. 16, no. 5, 2010, pp. 418-425. |
| Irani, Farzin, Sweet, Lawrence H., Haley, Andreana P., Gunstad, John J., Jerskey, Beth A., Mulligan, Richard C., Jefferson, Angela L., Poppas, Athena, Cohen, Ronald A. "A fMRI Study of Verbal Working Memory, Cardiac Output, and Ejection Fraction in Elderly Patients with Cardiovascular Disease." Brain Imaging and Behavior, vol. 3, no. 4, 2009, pp. 350-357. |
| Haley, Andreana P., Hoth, Karin F., Gunstad, John, Paul, Robert H., Jefferson, Angela L., Tate, David F., Ono, Makoto, Jerskey, Beth A., Poppas, Athena, Sweet, Lawrence H., Cohen, Ronald A. "Subjective cognitive complaints relate to white matter hyperintensities and future cognitive decline in patients with cardiovascular disease." The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol. 17, no. 11, 2009, pp. 976-985. |
| JERSKEY, BETH A., COHEN, RONALD A., JEFFERSON, ANGELA L., HOTH, KARIN F., HALEY, ANDREANA P., GUNSTAD, JOHN J., FORMAN, DANIEL E., SWEET, LAWRENCE H., POPPAS, ATHENA. "Sustained attention is associated with left ventricular ejection fraction in older adults with heart disease." Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, vol. 15, no. 01, 2009, pp. 137-41. |
| ALOIA, MARK S., SWEET, LAWRENCE H., JERSKEY, BETH A., ZIMMERMAN, MOLLY, TODD ARNEDT, JOHN, MILLMAN, RICHARD P. "Treatment effects on brain activity during a working memory task in obstructive sleep apnea." Journal of Sleep Research, vol. 18, no. 4, 2009, pp. 404-410. |
| Cohen, Ronald A., Poppas, Athena, Forman, Daniel E., Hoth, Karin F., Haley, Andreana P., Gunstad, John, Jefferson, Angela L., Tate, David F., Paul, Robert H., Sweet, Lawrence H., Ono, Mokato, Jerskey, Beth A., Gerhard-Herman, Marie. "Vascular and cognitive functions associated with cardiovascular disease in the elderly." Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, vol. 31, no. 1, 2009, pp. 96-110. |
| Lyons M, Hitsman B, Xian H, Panizzon MS, Jerskey BA, Santangelo S, Grant MD, Rende R, Eisen S, Eaves L, Tsuang MT. "A twin study of smoking, nicotine dependence, and major depression in men." Nicotine & Tobacco Research, vol. 10, no. 1, 2008, pp. 97-108. |
| Hoth KF, Haley AP, Gunstad J, Paul RH, Poppas A, Jefferson AL, Tate DF, Ono M, Jerskey BA, Cohen RA. "Elevated C-reactive protein is related to cognitive decline in older adults with cardiovascular disease." Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol. 56, no. 10, 2008, pp. 1898-903. |
| Haley, Andreana P., Gunstad, John, Cohen, Ronald A., Jerskey, Beth A., Mulligan, Richard C., Sweet, Lawrence H. "Neural Correlates of Visuospatial Working Memory in Healthy Young Adults at Risk for Hypertension." Brain Imaging and Behavior, vol. 2, no. 3, 2008, pp. 192-199. |
| Hefter R, Jerskey BA, Barton JJ. "The biasing of figure-ground assignment by shading cues for objects and faces in prosopagnosia." Perception, vol. 37, no. 9, 2008, pp. 1412-25. |
| Hefter, Rebecca, Jerskey, Beth A, Barton, Jason J S. "The biasing of figure – ground assignment by shading cues for objects and faces in prosopagnosia." Perception, vol. 37, no. 9, 2008, pp. 1412-1425. |
| O??Connor, Margaret G, Jerskey, Beth A, Robertson, Edwin M, Brenninkmeyer, Cornelia, Ozdemir, Elif, Leone, Alvaro Pascual. "The Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on Procedural Memory and Dysphoric Mood in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder." Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, vol. 18, no. 4, 2005, pp. 223-227. |
| O'Connor MG, Jerskey BA, Robertson EM, Brenninkmeyer C, Ozdemir E, Leone AP. "The effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on procedural memory and dysphoric mood in patients with major depressive disorder." Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, vol. 18, no. 4, 2005, pp. 223-7. |
| Lyons, Michael J., Koenen, Karestan C., Buchting, Francisco, Meyer, Joanne M., Eaves, Lindon, Toomey, Rosemary, Eisen, Seth A., Goldberg, Jack, Faraone, Stephen V., Ban, Rachel J., Jerskey, Beth A., Tsuang, Ming T. "A Twin Study of Sexual Behavior in Men." Arch Sex Behav, vol. 33, no. 2, 2004, pp. 129-136. |
| Lyons MJ, Koenen KC, Buchting F, Meyer JM, Eaves L, Toomey R, Eisen SA, Goldberg J, Faraone SV, Ban RJ, Jerskey BA, Tsuang MT. "A twin study of sexual behavior in men." Arch Sex Behav, vol. 33, no. 2, 2004, pp. 129-36. |
| Tsuang M, Domschke K, Jerskey BA, Lyons MJ. "Agoraphobic behavior and panic attack: a study of male twins." Journal of Anxiety Disorders, vol. 18, no. 6, 2004, pp. 799-807. |
| Lanca M, Jerskey BA, O'Connor MG. "Neuropsychologic assessment of visual disorders." Neurologic clinics, vol. 21, no. 2, 2003, pp. 387-416. |
- Early detection and intervention of developmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, Autism);
- Use of emiprically-supported assessment to inform treatment; and
- Ethical questions surrounding consenting into research.
| Year | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PhD | Boston University |
| 2001 | MA | Boston University |
| 1998 | BA | Boston College |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Brown University, clinical psychology | 2006-2008 | Providence, RI |
| Intern | Massachusetts General Hospital, neuropsychology | 2005-2006 | Cambridge, MA |
Past-Chair, Massachusetts Psychological Association Ethics Committee (2016- 2019)
Member, Massachusetts Psychological Association's Ethics Committee (2016 - 2021)
Chair, Rhode Island Psychgological Assocation's Ethics Committee (2019 - present)
Member, Rhode Island Psychological Association's Ethics Committee (2013 - present)
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Anders, Thomas | Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior |
| Davis, Jennifer | Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Clinician Educator |
| LaFrance, W | Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Professor of Neurology |
| McLaughlin, Nicole | Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior |
| Morrow, Eric | Mencoff Family Professor of Biology, Professor of Brain Science, Professor of Neuroscience, Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior |
| Oberman, Lindsay | Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (Research) |
| Stein, Michael | Adjunct Professor of Medicine |
| Sweet, Lawrence | Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior |
| Wilson, Julie | Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita of Psychiatry and Human Behavior |
American Psychological Association, Member
American Psychological Association, Division 40, Member
American Psychological Association, Division 30, Member
International Neuropsychological Society, Affiliate Member
Massachusetts Psychological Association (MPA)
Rhode Island Psychological Association (RIPA)
| Clinical Psychologist/ Health Service Provider | State of Massachusetts | 2015-2020 | #10163 |
| Licensed Psychologist | Rhode Island | 2009- | #PS01156 |
| Adjunct Assistant Professor. 2018- |
| Assistant Professor (Research). 2009-2018 |
| Research Psychologist. Butler Hospital, 2008-2011 |
| Clinical Intern. Massachusetts General Hospital, 2005-2006 |
| Extern in Psychology. Massachusetts General Hospital, 2004-2005 |
| Extern in Psychology. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 2002-2004 |
| Extern in Psychology. VA Boston Healthcare System, 2001-2002 |
| Study Coordinator. St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, 1998-2000 |
I lead several seminars a year to residents and fellows on professional ethics, ethics in neuropsychology, and advocacy.
I also mentor undergraduate and graduate students and as well as residents and fellows.
