David Balota

David Balota is a Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences and Neurology at Washington University. His research focuses on visual word recognition, semantic memory, implicit memory priming, and attention systems, with special emphasis on aging populations and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. He holds a PhD, MA, and BA from the University of South Carolina and University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Key research interests include cognitive mechanisms underlying language processing, memory systems, and neuropsychological assessment. His work spans experimental psychology, psycholinguistics, and clinical neuroscience.

Publications highlight methodological innovations in lexical access studies, aging cognition, and diagnostic approaches for neurodegenerative disorders. His lab explores both healthy and impaired cognitive aging through experimental paradigms and clinical collaborations.