Enrique Lopez

Dr. Enrique Lopez is a faculty member in the Department of Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School's College of Graduate and Professional Studies. He focuses on HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders, cross-cultural neuropsychology, and mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ and People of Color communities.

• Education: Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Clinical Neuropsychology, UCLA (2000); Psy.D, Pepperdine University (1998); M.A., Pepperdine University (1992); B.A., Occidental College (1989).

Dr. Lopez's research bridges neuropsychology and clinical neuroscience to address neurocognitive challenges in minority populations. His work emphasizes culturally adapted assessments and health equity for marginalized groups.

Recent publications highlight normative cognitive testing for Spanish-speaking adults, validation of HIV dementia screening tools, and cross-cultural adaptations of neuropsychological instruments. His studies span neurocognitive validation, executive functioning, and language-specific diagnostic methods.

Professional memberships include the American Psychological Association (APA), International Neuropsychology Society (INS), and National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN). Dr. Lopez also serves on the Advisory Board of Colors Youth Counseling Services.

He held roles at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, where he conducted research on HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders. His expertise integrates clinical neuroscience, neurodiversity, and multicultural mental health frameworks.