Ellen Woo

Ellen Woo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Fresno, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Her expertise spans neuropsychology, clinical psychology, and neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive functioning, and dementia.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology: UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology: Washington State University
• M.A. in Experimental Psychology: California State University, Fresno
• B.A. in Psychology: California State University, Fresno

Research & Roles:

Dr. Woo directs the Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab, which identifies individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s disease to enable early intervention, and the Brain Health & Science Program, an interdisciplinary initiative targeting brain-related diseases. Previously, she served as Co-Associate Director of the UCLA Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Director of the Neuropsychology Program in the UCLA Department of Neurology, overseeing clinical services, training programs, and research.

Prior Experience:

• Internship: Clinical Psychology at the Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
• Leadership roles in neuropsychological research and training at UCLA