Roles
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
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Biography
Dr. O'Shea is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist and faculty researcher. Broadly, her work investigates the biological mechanisms of cognitive aging and the heterogeneous clinical presentations of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
A central focus of Dr. O'Shea's work is understanding how epigenetic mechanisms, particularly DNA methylation, contribute to cognitive aging and dementia risk. By bridging molecular biology with neuropsychology, Dr. O’Shea is working toward the development of scalable, non-invasive tools for the early detection of cognitive impairment. Ultimately, her research aims to translate these biological insights into personalized interventions that promote healthy brain aging across diverse populations.
Her work has been published in leading international peer-reviewed journals, including Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Neurobiology of Aging, and The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. -
Education & Training
Education
Post Graduate Training
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Honors & Awards
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Research Interests
A central focus of Dr. O'Shea's work is understanding how epigenetic mechanisms, particularly DNA methylation, contribute to cognitive aging and dementia risk. By bridging molecular biology with neuropsychology, Dr. O’Shea is working toward the development of scalable, non-invasive tools for the early detection of cognitive impairment. Ultimately, her research aims to translate these biological insights into personalized interventions that promote healthy brain aging across diverse populations.
Her work has been published in leading international peer-reviewed journals, including Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Neurobiology of Aging, and The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. -
Publications
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