Akanksha Bean

Akanksha Bean, Psy.D., serves as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics within the Department of Pediatrics at the College of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), with clinical responsibilities at Akron Children's Hospital as evidenced by her institutional email address.

Her research focuses on the intersection of pediatric medicine and psychological health, specializing in child psychology and clinical interventions for developmental disorders. This work aligns with NEOMED's strategic priorities in health services research and neurodegenerative disease, particularly regarding childhood cognitive development and mental health service delivery in pediatric settings.

Dr. Bean's clinical-academic role supports NEOMED's mission to train transformational healthcare leaders through integrated medical education and community-based patient care at partner institutions like Akron Children's Hospital.