Jennifer Vega

Dr. Jennifer Vega is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. She holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Arizona and a PhD in Cognitive & Systems Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University (2018). Her research focuses on translational neuroscience addressing cognitive aging in vulnerable populations, particularly chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment in cancer survivors. Key areas include neuroimaging, cognitive psychology, and clinical neuroscience.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Arizona
  • Doctorate in Cognitive & Systems Neuroscience, Vanderbilt University (2018)

Her work investigates novel interventions like nicotine therapy and computerized cognitive training to mitigate cognitive deficits in cancer survivors. Research themes span pathologic cognitive aging, neuro-oncology, and patient-centered translational strategies. Publications emphasize neuroimaging biomarkers, functional connectivity alterations, and clinical trial methodologies.

Dr. Vega’s contributions include pioneering feasibility studies on cognitive enhancement strategies and advancing understanding of post-chemotherapy cognitive dysfunction mechanisms. She maintains affiliations with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine’s Psychiatry department and collaborates on projects addressing late-life cognitive impairment in diverse populations.