Paul Nussbaum

Dr. Paul David Nussbaum, is a clinical neuropsychologist holding an Adjunct Associate Professorship in Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His major research areas are in Brain Health, Forensic Neurospychology, Clincial Psychology, Health Care Policy and Aging, and Application of Brain Health. Through his contribution, he received the Gloria Cavanaugh Award in 2007 from the American Society on Aging for career training and education in aging.

Education

Nussbaum was a scholar at the University of Arizona, where he earned a B.A. with High Honors in Psychology in 1985 and recevied the Golden Key and Blue Key Acadademic Honors. He continued his studies in a clinical aspects by completing a Master degree with Honors in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizonia in 1987. After completing his M.A., Nussbaum entered the doctorate program for Clinical Psychology in University of Arizona and received his Ph.D in 1991. On the 45th Anniversary of University of Arizona, the university made Nussbaum an honor alumni for the Class of 1991 [ [http://www.honors.arizona.edu/alumni/yearbook.htm University of Arizona's 45th Anniversary Honor Alumni] ] .

Awards and Honors

* Golden Key Academic Honors Society, 1985
* Blue Key Academica Honors Socieyt, 1985
* Biographee, Who's Who in Up and Coming Professional Leaders, 1990
* Biographee, Two Thousands Notable American Men, 1992, 1993, 1995
* Biographee, International Who's Who of Professionals, 1996, 1997
* The Twentieth Century Award for Achievement, International Biographical Centre, 2000
* Gloria Cavanaugh Awards, Presented by American Society on Aging, 2007
* Best of Best Award, Presented by Assisted Living Federation of American for Brain Health Program with Emeritus Assisted Living, 2007

Associations and Collaborations

Nussbuam is an adjunct Associate Professor in Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He also serves as a consultant in the area of Brains Health in corporate and associations programs. Notably, Nussbuam is a consultant to Alzheimer's Program Development, Assisted Living for Cognitively Impaired, Geriatric Continuum of Care [ [http://www.agec.org/news/vision.asp?nl=23 Geratric Education Center] ] , MetLife [ [http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0,4132,P250%255ES909,00.html TIPS TO HELP RETAIN A ROBUST AND HEALTHY BRAIN] ] , International Center for Leadership in Education [ [http://www.leadered.com/KeynoterPage.html Keynote Speaker] ] , Memorial Hospital in South Bend. In addition, he is the Chief Scientific Officer and Co-founder of Vivity Labs, Inc which runs Fit brains [ [http://www.fitbrains.com/about.php About Fit Brains] ] .

Publication

Nussbaum has written over 50 peer reviewed articles and presented at over 20 events. He is also the author of the following books:

* Goldstein, G., Nussbaum, P.D., & Beers, S.R. (1997). Neuropsychology. (Vol. 1 of 3 in Handbook of Human Brain Function: Assessment and Rehabilitation). New York, New York: Plenum Press.
* Nussbaum, P.D. (1997). Handbook of Neuropsychology and Aging. New York, New York: Plenum Press.
* Snyder, P.J., & Nussbaum, P.D. (1998). Clinical Neuropsychology: A Pocket Handbook for Assessment. Washington, D.C., American Psychological Association Press Inc.
* Nussbaum, P. D. (2003).Brain Health and Wellness. Tarentum, PA: Word Association Publishers.
* Nussbaum, P.D. (2005). Guide to Brain Health across the Lifespan. Sponsored by MetLife.
* Snyder, P.J., & Nussbaum, P.D. (2005). Clinical Neuropsychology: A Pocket Handbook for Assessment 2nd edition. Washington, D.C., American Psychological Association Press Inc.
* Nussbaum, P.D. (2007). Your brain health lifestyle: A Proactive Program to Preserve your Life Story.. Tarentum, PA: Word Association Publishers

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