Beatriz Alice Leal Da Silva Alves Rosa

Beatriz Alice Leal Da Silva Alves Rosa is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies in Lisbon, Portugal, where she contributes to teaching and research in Psychology. Her academic work is centered on clinical and health psychology, with a strong emphasis on neuropsychological functioning across the lifespan.

Research Interests: Her primary research areas include clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and health psychology, with specific focus on executive functioning, emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and the psychological aspects of obesity, aging, and institutionalization. She investigates how cognitive and emotional processes are affected in clinical populations such as obese individuals, elderly patients, and youth in residential care. Her work also explores digital health (mHealth) interventions for cognitive improvement in substance use recovery.

Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2016–2023) show a consistent focus on cognitive and emotional regulation across diverse populations. There is a clear trajectory from child and adolescent psychology to geropsychology and clinical interventions, often linking cognitive performance with real-world functioning and quality of life. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates psychology with public health and technology.

Scientific Training and Specializations:

• PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology
• Master's in Health Psychology
• Bachelor's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
• Specialist in Neuropsychology
• Specialist in Clinical and Health Psychology
• Advanced training in separation anxiety, fear and anxiety disorders in childhood, structural equation modeling, psychophysiology, dementia, and psychological interventions with older adults, LGBTQ individuals, and those with alcohol-related problems

Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grant projects are listed in the provided text, her role as an assistant professor and her publication record suggest active involvement in student supervision and research funding acquisition, particularly in areas of cognitive health and clinical interventions.

Labs and Research Teams: No specific lab or research team is mentioned in the provided content. However, her research profile indicates likely collaboration within psychology departments and health research networks at Lusófona University and possibly broader Portuguese or European consortia.