AM Barrett

AM Barrett, MD is Professor and Chair of Neurology at UMass Chan Medical School (University of Massachusetts), with dual appointments at UMass Memorial Health and the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System. She joined the institution in 2022 as a physician-scientist specializing in brain-behavior relationships.

Her research integrates cognitive neurology, neurorehabilitation, and neuropsychology, with specific focus areas including spatial cognition, hidden disabilities, and deficit unawareness. This interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical practice with neuroscience research.

In October 2024, Dr. Barrett received the prestigious UMass Memorial Chair in Neurology endowment recognizing her leadership. She has articulated a departmental mission focused on:

• Groundbreaking neurological research
• Transformative medical education
• Compassionate clinical care delivery

Dr. Barrett leads the Neurology Department's initiatives across research, education, and healthcare integration, emphasizing unified efforts to address neurological diseases.