Elizabeth R DeGrush

Elizabeth R DeGrush, DO, is an Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School’s T.H. Chan School of Medicine, holding appointments in both the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Neurology. Her work focuses on Alzheimer’s disease, neurology, and neuropsychological testing, with a strong emphasis on early detection and cognitive compensation mechanisms.

• Education: BS in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester, DO from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Her research spans Neurology, Geriatrics, and Psychology, with key subfields including:

• Alzheimer’s Disease progression and therapeutic interventions
• Event-Related Potentials (ERPs) as biomarkers
• Gender differences in cognitive decline
• Multivariate analyses for diagnostic accuracy
• Cognitive compensation and neural networks
• Conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia

DeGrush’s publications (2009–2022) highlight collaborations with researchers like Chapman RM, Porsteinsson AP, and Henninger N, focusing on electrophysiological markers and pharmacological treatments. While no explicit awards or grants are listed, her work has been cited in PubMed Central and Altmetric, indicating academic engagement. She is part of networks studying Alzheimer’s disease, conversion disorder, and epilepsy.