Katya Rascovsky

Katya Rascovsky, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. She holds committee memberships in the Penn Latin America Center Steering Committee, Hospital University Hospital (HUP) Neurology Inclusion and Diversity (iDARE) Community and Social Action Committee, Committee on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity at Penn Memory Center, and Penn Neuropsychology Internship Committee.

Education:

• B.A. in Biological Basis Behavior & Psychology, University of Pennsylvania (1993)
• M.A. in Psychology, New York University (1995)
• M.S. in Clinical Psychology, San Diego State University (2004)
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology, University of California, San Diego/San Diego State University (2005)

Research Focus: Dr. Rascovsky specializes in neurodegenerative disorders with emphasis on Frontotemporal Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Primary Progressive Aphasia. Her work integrates neuropsychological assessment with behavioral analysis, particularly focusing on Latino populations and Spanish-language neuropsychological instruments. She leads adaptation of the NACC FTLD Module for Spanish-speaking populations and participates in the US Consortium of Aging, Dementia & Latino Studies.

Publication Trends: Her recent research (2015-2016) demonstrates consistent focus on neuroimaging correlates of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly frontotemporal degeneration variants. Studies examine pathological mechanisms, cognitive-behavioral manifestations, and experimental interventions, utilizing multimodal approaches including neuroimaging, neuropathology, and behavioral assessment across diverse patient populations.

Committees & Collaborations:

• Penn Latin America Center Steering Committee
• HUP Neurology Inclusion and Diversity (iDARE) Committee
• Penn Memory Center Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee
• Penn Neuropsychology Internship Committee
• US Consortium of Aging, Dementia & Latino Studies