Nicole Torrence

Nicole Torrence, PhD, is a Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her work bridges clinical psychology, neurology, and palliative care, focusing on mental health integration across medical settings.

Research interests include:

• Neuropsychological assessment in neurodegenerative diseases
• Non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disturbances in hospitals
• Behavioral health integration into primary care
• End-of-life mental health services
• Functional deficits in Alzheimer's patients
• Medical provider attitudes toward mental health collaboration

Publications highlight cross-disciplinary collaborations with co-authors at UC Davis (Brandon Gavett) and UCLA (Cathy Alessi). Her work appears in journals covering Psychiatry, Neurology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, with a focus on empirical validation of assessment tools and practical healthcare solutions.