Robert Asarnow

Robert Asarnow, Ph.D., serves as the Della Martin Professor of Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences and Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), directing the UCLA Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program.

His research specializes in pediatric neuropsychology with emphasis on:

• Cognitive and psychological outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury in children
• Development and efficacy of cognitive training interventions for brain-injured youth
• Integration of neuroimaging and electrophysiological methods in clinical TBI research

Landmark studies from his program provide evidence-based guidance for optimizing pediatric TBI recovery in clinical and home settings.

Key recognition includes:

• Della Martin Professorship

As Principal Investigator of two active NIH-funded studies, he mentors students in pediatric TBI research while maintaining clinical practice with patients and families. His laboratory drives translational neuroscience approaches to improve long-term outcomes.

The UCLA Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program operates as a multidisciplinary hub advancing clinical care through rigorous outcome studies and innovative rehabilitation protocols.