Melissa A. Lancaster

Melissa A. Lancaster is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her research focuses on neuroimaging techniques, particularly diffusion MRI, to study concussion effects, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive neuroscience. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a Neuropsychology Track from Rosalind Franklin University and completed postdoctoral training at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

• Education:
• PhD, Clinical Psychology – Neuropsychology Track, Rosalind Franklin University, 2014
• MS, Clinical Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University, 2011
• BS, Psychology, West Virginia University, 2005

Her work explores chronic brain changes post-concussion, functional connectivity in athletes, and Alzheimer's risk factors. Key contributions include studies on white matter integrity and the role of physical activity in cognitive health. She has published extensively in journals like Human Brain Mapping and Neuroimage.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her research demonstrates significant impact in neurotrauma and aging studies. She has not reported advisees or grants in the provided texts. Her research aligns with clinical neuropsychology and sports medicine, contributing to both academic and applied neuroscience fields.