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Heather K. Horton is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Welfare within the College of Integrated Health Sciences at the University at Albany, State University of New York. She is based in Richardson Hall, Room 215, and can be reached at 518-442-5331 or via email at hhorton@albany.edu.
Education:
- PhD (2005), University of Chicago
- AM (2000), University of Chicago
- MS (1991), University of Arizona
Dr. Horton's research focuses on the cognitive and social-cognitive impairments associated with serious mental illness, particularly schizophrenia. Her work investigates how deficits in attention, memory, facial affect recognition, and theory of mind contribute to functional outcomes. She also examines the interplay between linguistic processing and visual-spatial information in shaping thought and behavior in clinical populations.
While no publications are listed in the provided text, her research interests suggest a strong focus on clinical neuroscience, neuropsychology, and psychiatric rehabilitation, with implications for improving interventions and support systems for individuals with severe mental illness.
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Dr. Horton is actively involved in research related to cognitive mechanisms in schizophrenia, though specific details about grants, advising, or funded projects are not mentioned in the available information.
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