Laura Dreer

Laura Dreer, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Director of Psychological & Neuropsychology Clinical Research Services at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.

• Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University; Postdoctoral training in Rehabilitation Psychology (UAB) and Neuropsychology (Duke University)
• Research Focus: Social cognitive and lifestyle factors in adjustment to chronic conditions, health promotion interventions, and competency-related issues (medical decision-making, financial management, driving).
• Secondary Appointments: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, Psychology.
• Grants: NIH, NIDRR, Research to Prevent Blindness, Brain Tumor Network, EyeSight Foundation of Alabama.
• Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings; Editorial Board, Rehabilitation Psychology.