Hannah Lane Combs

Hannah Lane Combs, Ph.D., ABPP-CN is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. She is affiliated with the Section of Neuropsychology and holds certifications as a Clinical Psychologist (Texas State Board) and Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist (American Board of Professional Psychology). Her research focuses on neuropsychological assessments in neurological disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, and veterans' health. She has conducted studies on cognitive rehabilitation, brain stimulation outcomes, and symptom validity testing.

Dr. Combs earned her Clinical Neuropsychology Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky (2017) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine (2019). She has held clinical roles at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center and maintains academic ties through Baylor. Her work bridges clinical practice and neuroscience, emphasizing translational research in neuropsychological interventions.

Her research explores cognitive changes in neurodegenerative diseases, psychological correlates of aging, and neurostimulation techniques. Professional memberships include the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and International Neuropsychological Society. While no formal advisees are listed, her research contributions span over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2014, focusing on neuropsychological methodologies and clinical outcomes.