Dr. Priscilla Amofa-Ho is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and a clinical neuropsychologist (PY 13213). She leads the Neurocognitive Enhancement through Synergistic Therapies (NEST) Lab. Dr. Amofa-Ho completed her doctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Before earning her PhD, she worked at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center on various intervention studies aimed at reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease dementia and other dementias. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of South Florida (PI: Dr. Christina McCrae, PhD, DBSM, FSBSM, FAASM, director of the SHINE Science Center and Assistant Dean of Research), focusing on how sleep affects cognitive aging and neurodegenerative disorders.

Dr. Amofa-Ho has extensive training and experience working with individuals at risk of and with dementia. Her clinical and research interests include mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dyadic interventions, dementias, the role of psychosocial factors and determinants of health in cognitive aging, implementing interventions to prevent cognitive decline, and adapting interventions for underserved populations.

Her current research focuses on adapting multimodal lifestyle interventions for remote delivery to persons with MCI and their family caregivers. She is also interested in using lifestyle and non-pharmacological interventions to reduce cognitive decline and poor health outcomes among persons undergoing cancer treatment, those with high multimorbidity, and in culturally sensitive adaptation of interventions for underrepresented populations at increased risk of ADRD. 

As a clinical neuropsychologist, she sees patients weekly in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience outpatient Memory Disorder Clinic. She conducts neuropsychological assessments of older adults within a cultural neuropsychology framework. Patients in her clinic are largely referred for differential diagnosis of dementia (e.g., Alzheimer’s dementia, Lewy Body dementias, Frontotemporal Dementia, Vascular Dementia) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Suhani Shah is a rising junior at the University of South Florida majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Psychology and Economics. She serves as a Volunteer Research Assistant in the Neurocognitive Enhancement through Synergistic Therapies (NEST) Lab, where she contributes to research focused on brain health, aging, and evidence-based interventions to improve cognitive outcomes. Suhani is passionate about neuroscience, clinical research, and improving patient care through scientific discovery. She hopes to pursue a career in medicine while continuing to explore opportunities in research that address neurological health and health disparities. Outside of the lab, Suhani enjoys dancing, creating digital content, and volunteering in healthcare settings within the Tampa Bay community.

Catalina is a rising sophomore at the University of South Florida majoring in Health Sciences. She serves as a Volunteer Research Assistant in the Neurocognitive Enhancement through Synergistic Therapies (NEST) Lab, where she contributes to research focused on brain health, aging, and evidence-based interventions to improve cognitive outcomes. Catalina is particularly interested in oncology, behavioral health, and addressing health disparities affecting Hispanic communities and women. She hopes to pursue a career in medicine while continuing to engage in research that advances equitable, patient-centered healthcare. Outside of the lab, Catalina enjoys creating art, reading, and volunteering in her community.