Bruno Giordani

Dr. Bruno Giordani is a Professor of Psychiatry and Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan, serving as Chief Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry. He holds leadership roles including Faculty Ombuds for the University of Michigan and Associate Director of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center. His research bridges clinical neuropsychology with mobility performance across the lifespan, developmental cognitive disorders, and cross-cultural assessment methodologies.

• Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Virginia

Dr. Giordani’s research explores:

• Neuropsychological mechanisms linking cognition and motor performance
• Neurodevelopmental disorders in children (e.g., epilepsy, sleep-disordered breathing)
• Cross-cultural validity of cognitive assessment tools
• Metabolic and neuropsychological aspects of memory and movement disorders

His publications analyze:

• Cognitive-motor interactions in aging populations
• Behavioral outcomes in pediatric epilepsy
• Neurocognitive recovery post-neurosurgery
• Neuroimaging correlates of mood disorders
• Cultural adaptations in global neuropsychological assessment

As Senior Director of the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI), he contributes to interdisciplinary research infrastructure. His work spans collaborations in neurology, psychiatry, and cultural neuroscience.