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Dr. Heather R. Adams is a part-time Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), School of Medicine and Dentistry. Since joining the faculty in 2003, her work has focused on neurobehavioral phenotyping and natural history studies of inherited neurodegenerative diseases like Batten Disease, alongside research into Tourette Syndrome and pediatric hypertension.
- Ph.D., Southern Illinois University (2002)
- MA, Southern Illinois University (1995)
- BA, SUNY Geneseo (1991)
Her research spans neurocognitive disorders, tic disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases, with studies on HIV-associated neurocognitive outcomes, congenital heart disease subgroups, and screening tool validation. Articles highlight her expertise in neuropsychological assessments, rare disease clinical trials, and pediatric neurodevelopment.
Dr. Adams has received academic honors including Doctoral and Master's Fellowships from Southern Illinois University and membership in Psi Chi. Her work addresses clinical consultation for Batten disease families and telemedicine feasibility in pediatric neurology.
