The Verney Lab is focused on cultural research and various aspects of cognition. Dr. Verney has established a line of research focusing on cultural issues in cognitive assessment by investigating the relationships between various sociocultural factors (quality of education, bilingualism, acculturation/cultural adaptation, etc.) and cognitive assessment. More recently, Dr. Verney's research has focused on health disparities issues, especially in Native Americans.

Prospective clinical psychology doctoral students interested in working with Dr. Verney should have an interest in, and research experience with, at least one of the following:

• Cultural issues and cognitive assessment / cultural neuropsychology
  • If interested in neuropsychology, Dr. Verney works closely with Lynette Abrams-Silva, PhD, ABPP, UNM Psychology Training Clinic Director, for clinical neuropsychological training, https://psych.unm.edu/people/staff/profile/lynette-abrams-silva.html
• Health disparities in ethnic minority, especially Native American, populations
• Information processing and psychophysiological measures of cognition

Prospective students may contact Dr. Verney at sverney@unm.edu.

Please visit Dr. Verney's Lab Website for more information.