Alana McNeill

Alana McNeill is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, specializing in pediatric neuropsychology. Her research focuses on attention and executive functioning in children with RASopathies, particularly neurofibromatosis type 1, and neurocognitive outcomes of pediatric cancer therapies. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Southern Illinois University (2017), a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology from the University of Minnesota (2019), and a BA in Psychology from Smith College (2009). Her work addresses health disparities and psychosocial outcomes in pediatric populations.

Research Interests:

• Neurofibromatosis Type 1
• Psychosocial Outcomes in Pediatric Cancer
• Racial/Ethnic Inequities in Neuropsychological Care

Publications highlight cross-cultural mental health models and sociocultural factors affecting pediatric populations, reflecting her commitment to addressing systemic inequities in healthcare.