Barry Rosenfeld

Barry Rosenfeld is a Professor of Psychology at Fordham University, specializing in forensic psychology, clinical psychology, and neuropsychological assessment. He leads the Psychology-Law Research Lab and focuses on topics such as risk assessment in criminal justice, mental health in incarcerated populations, and the psychological aspects of terminal illness. His work bridges clinical practice, legal systems, and oncology care, emphasizing culturally adapted interventions and evidence-based practices.

His research interests include violence risk assessment, psychometric validation of clinical tools, and the interplay between mental health and terminal illnesses like cancer. Notable projects involve multinational studies on attitudes toward hastened death and qualitative inquiries into patient prognosis understanding.

• Key Areas: Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Oncology Psychology, Neuropsychology
• Labs/Teams: Psychology-Law Research Lab
• Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focuses on correctional settings, sexual offender risk, and advanced cancer care.

Dr. Rosenfeld has contributed to international consensus definitions in forensic mental health and served as President of the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services (IAFMHS) in 2018.