C. Munro Cullum

C. Munro Cullum, Ph.D., ABPP-CN is a tenured Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he holds joint appointments in Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurological Surgery. As Vice Chair and Chief of Psychology in Psychiatry and Senior Neuropsychologist at the Peter O’Donnell Brain Institute, he bridges clinical care, research, and administration. His career spans over three decades since his 1985 Ph.D. from UT Austin, followed by training at UC San Diego and the San Diego VA.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Texas at Austin

Research Interests focus on cognitive consequences of brain injury, neurodegenerative disease progression, and telehealth innovations. Key areas include:

• Concussion effects in athletes (NFL, youth sports)
• Alzheimer’s Disease risk factors and differential diagnosis
• Telemedicine applications for neuropsychological assessment
• Neuroimaging correlates of cognitive decline

Publication Trends reveal interdisciplinary work spanning neurology, sports medicine, and genetics, with recent studies on genomic risk loci for Alzheimer’s, AI-driven cognitive assessment, and long-term TBI outcomes.

Scientific Leadership includes:

• Founding board-certified clinical neuropsychologist at UT Southwestern
• Scientific Director of the Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium
• Former leadership roles in major neuropsychology societies

Awards reflect his status as a Fellow in the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (APA Division 40), and Sports Neuropsychology Society. His work on concussion recovery and dementia prevention has shaped clinical guidelines.