Joan M Swearer

Joan M Swearer is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at UMass Chan Medical School and T.H. Chan School of Medicine. She holds joint appointments in both Neurology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

• Education: BA in Psychology (Macalester College), MA in Psychology (New School for Social Research), PhD in Experimental Psychology (New School for Social Research)

As a clinical neuropsychologist, her research focuses on clinical features and treatment of dementing illnesses, including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis. Her work spans neurodegenerative disorders, postoperative cognitive impairment, and behavioral disturbances in dementia.

Her publications (1990–2019) emphasize Alzheimer's prevention (e.g., statin therapy), epilepsy-related cognition, and neuropsychological assessment tools like the CAST (Cognitive Assessment Screening Test). Key co-authors include David A. Drachman, Majaz Moonis, and Stephen D. Bennett.

Networks highlight collaborations in neurodegenerative research and clinical neuropsychology, with affiliations to centers studying dementia, epilepsy, and cognitive aging.