Professional Bio

Dr. Huang-Pollock is interested in the cognitive and neuropsychological mechanisms that contribute to the development of attention, learning, and disruptive behavior problems in children. Childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is among the most common reasons for referral to medical, psychological, and school services, and is a significant risk factor for multiple poor outcomes, including academic underachievement and peer relationship problems. Her NIMH-funded research is grounded in a belief that the accurate assessment of cognition is critical to identifying the neural mechanisms involved in typical and atypical development. Her work attempts to redefine cognitive control into more basic, easily measurable, and computationally well-defined processes. She is also pursuing a new line of research to leverage technology to improving mental health care for children and their families.

Visit her website for more information: https://childattention.la.psu.edu