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Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe is a Regents Professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she directs the Neuropsychology and Aging Laboratory. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Memphis in 1994. Her research bridges clinical neuropsychology and technology, focusing on cognitive aging, dementia, and functional independence through smart-home systems and digital interventions.
Her primary research investigates:
- Relationships between cognition and everyday functioning in aging and neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)
- Development of compensatory strategies and assistive technologies (e.g., digital memory aids, sensor-based smart homes)
- Preventative brain health interventions combining lifestyle modifications and cognitive training
Her recent publications emphasize ecological assessment methods, digital health applications, and personalized interventions for mild cognitive impairment. Common themes include smart-home behavioral analytics, compensatory strategy efficacy, and technology adoption predictors in aging populations.
She mentors graduate students in the Neuropsychology and Aging Lab and teaches courses including Psychology and Aging, Gerontechnology, and Foundations of Neuropsychology. Current grants include:
- NIH R35 AG071451: Adaptive wearable technologies for Alzheimer's assessment/intervention ($4.59M)
- DoD AZ190055: Digital memory notebook for functional support ($1.3M)
- NIH R25 AG046114: Undergraduate training in health-assistive smart environments ($1.84M)
Her lab employs smart-home sensors, ecological momentary assessment, and robotics to develop clinically translatable tools for functional monitoring and cognitive support.
