Jeffrey Schaffert

Jeffrey Schaffert is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he completed his doctoral and residency training. He serves clinically in both outpatient neuropsychology clinics and inpatient settings at University Hospital. His research focuses on Alzheimer's disease risk factors, cognitive decline linked to head injury exposure, and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms. Schaffert's work bridges clinical neuropsychology with epidemiological studies, particularly investigating how traumatic brain injury (TBI) impacts long-term cognitive outcomes and dementia onset.

Education: Completed doctoral studies and residency in clinical neuropsychology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Research Interests: Schaffert’s primary areas include neurodegenerative diseases, TBI’s long-term effects, and diagnostic methodologies in neuropsychology. He explores how biomarkers and clinical profiles can predict disease progression, with special attention to Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementias. His studies often involve collaborations with neurology and sports medicine to understand athlete-related neurological risks.

Publications Trends: His recent work emphasizes TBI’s role in accelerated dementia onset, diagnostic tool validation, and neuropsychological assessment methods. Key themes include Bayesian diagnostic models and computerized cognitive testing for concussion evaluation.

Advising & Grants: No student advising details provided. His research likely leverages institutional resources at UTSW but specific grant information is unmentioned in texts.