Emma Rhodes

Emma Rhodes is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clark Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the Frontotemporal Degeneration Center. She focuses on neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurodegenerative diseases, particularly bvFTD, and employs digital tools to measure social and emotional dysfunction.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Temple University
• Predoctoral Internship, Neuropsychology, UCSD
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Geropsychology and Neuropsychology, UCSF/San Francisco VA Medical Center

Rhodes’ research bridges clinical practice and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, emphasizing late-life depression, amyloid-beta pathology, and caregiver burden. Her recent work explores digital biomarkers, socioeconomic influences on prognosis, and genetic contributions to cognitive decline.

Key trends in her publications include neuroimaging of cortico-limbic structures, the ATNPD framework, and disparities in neuropsychological assessment across racial groups. She also investigates behavioral interventions, such as apps for apathy in neurodegenerative disease.

Scientific contributions include the Clark Scholar award, with grants and collaborations tied to the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) and Parkinson’s disease biomarker projects.

In clinic, she conducts comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for patients with neurological and psychiatric conditions, ensuring her research remains clinically grounded.