Christina Weyer Jamora

Christina Weyer Jamora, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, School of Medicine. She specializes in neuropsychological rehabilitation for adults with brain tumors and traumatic brain injuries, focusing on strategies to improve cognitive function and quality of life. Her clinical work is based at the Adolescent and Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic in San Francisco.

Education and Training:

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology (2006)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology, UCSF/San Francisco General Hospital (2008)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation, San Francisco Clinical Neurosciences (2008)
• BSN with minor in Psychology, Indiana University Southeast (1999)

Research Focus:

Dr. Jamora's research explores neurocognitive rehabilitation in brain tumor populations, concussion management, and cognitive outcomes in traumatic brain injury. She develops interventions to help patients adapt to cognitive changes and return to daily activities. Her work integrates clinical neuropsychology with oncology and rehabilitation sciences.

Publication Trends:

Her recent articles emphasize neuro-oncology rehabilitation (2021), concussion protocols (2019), and cognitive health in vulnerable populations (2017). Key themes include glioma-related cognitive strategies, post-concussion activity resumption, and socio-neuropsychological factors in homelessness.

Awards and Honors:

• Indiana University Alumni Award of Excellence (2015)
• Dean's List, Perseverance Award, and Outstanding Student of the Year (2001)

Professional Engagement:

She co-investigates the NIH-funded 'Cognition and Cognitive Rehabilitation in Lower Grade Glioma' study and collaborates with the UCSF Brain Tumor Center. Dr. Jamora is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, International Neuropsychological Society, and American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.