Anthony Risser

Anthony Risser, Ph.D., serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School. He teaches PsyD Clinical Psychology programs across Chicago, Washington DC, and Dallas campuses, along with online MSc/MA Clinical Psychopharmacology programs. Additionally, he instructs psychopharmacology at Adler University's PsyD program and statistics for their I/O Psychology and Organizational Leadership programs.

His academic credentials include:

• B.A. from Queens College - CUNY
• M.A. from University of Victoria
• Ph.D. from University of Victoria
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship at University of Wisconsin Medical School
• Senior Fellowship at University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

As a clinical neuropsychologist trained under pioneers like Otfried Spreen and Esther Strauss, Risser specializes in diagnostic neuropsychological assessment (Bentonian), clinical psychopharmacology, and pharmaceutical clinical trials. His research explores aphasia, fatigue mechanisms, and innovative poetry-based language assessment tools. He maintains active involvement in CNS/Neurology clinical trial consultation and FDA regulatory processes.

Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across neuropsychology, oncology, and linguistics, with studies on cancer-related fatigue in digital communities, temporal lobe epilepsy effects on olfaction, traumatic brain injury interventions, and writing composition in deaf populations. This body of work reflects consistent application of neuropsychological principles to diverse clinical populations and assessment methodologies.

Risser holds membership in the International Neuropsychological Society (INS), contributing to their Global Engagement Committee. His professional scope spans teaching, clinical consultation, and research bridging neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and real-world patient care challenges.