معرفی
Dr. Alexandra L Aaronson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. She specializes in complex neuropsychiatric conditions, particularly focusing on neuromodulatory treatments for suicidal ideation in TBI patients and neuroimaging outcomes. She serves as the team neuropsychiatrist for the Hines VA polytrauma multidisciplinary team, supporting veterans with TBI and co-occurring mental illnesses.
Education & Training
- BA: Barnard College (2009)
- MD: University of Maryland (2013)
- MS: Northwestern University (2021)
- Residency: Psychiatry, Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center (2017)
- Fellowship: Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology, Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center (2018)
Research Focus
Her research emphasizes developing neuromodulatory interventions (e.g., TMS, ECT) for treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions in TBI populations. She investigates neuroimaging biomarkers to assess treatment efficacy and explores impulsivity’s role in suicidality among veterans. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational neuroscience.
Awards & Recognition
- CDA-2 Award (Career Development Award) supporting her TBI/suicidality research
Clinical & Professional Activities
Dr. Aaronson administers electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation, and treats complex neuropsychiatric cases. She is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and maintains hospital privileges at the Arkes Family Pavilion. Her Hines VA work integrates multidisciplinary trauma care with psychiatric expertise.
Labs & Collaborations
Active in the Hines VA Polytrauma Team and collaborative research networks focused on neuromodulation and TBI rehabilitation.
