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Laura ByerlyResearch Assistant Phone: Fax: 617.414.1197 Email: lkb@bu.edu Location: Robinson – Suite 7800 BackgroundLaura Byerly graduated from Boston University in 2007 with a degree in American History. Laura joined the ADC as a clinical research extern in September 2005 and joined the ADC staff team in May 2007. She is currently attending her second year of medical school at the Oregon Health & Science University. ADC RoleAfter being a clinical research extern at the ADC, Laura was a Research Assistant for the ADMIRE study, which examined the decision making capabilities of individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Laura was also the Program Coordinator for the PAIRS Program, which matches first-year medical students with early-stage Alzheimer's patients in order to promote social interaction and communication between the two groups. Laura also coordinated a pilot study on heart and brain aging that investigated the relationship between heart and brain health in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Research InterestsLaura has presented research related to the ADMIRE study. Her work focused on neuropsychological correlates of functional abilities in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. She has co-authored a paper with Dr. Angela Jefferson relating to the same subject. Awards/MembershipsLaura was a recipient of the Boston University Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Summer Research Award, which provides students with a sizable stipend to pursue independent research projects in a field of their choice. She also received a Travel Award from the same program to attend the International Neuropsychological Society Meeting in February 2007. Recent PublicationsJefferson AL, Lambe S, Moser DJ, Byerly LK, Wong S, Ozonoff A, Karlawish JT, Decisional capacity for research participation in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2008 Jul; 56(7):1236-43. [PDF] Jefferson AL, Byerly LK, Vanderhill S, Lambe S, Wong S, Ozonoff A, Karlawish JT. Characterization of activities of daily living in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2008; 16(5): 1-9. [PDF] Hubbard EJ, Santini V, Blankevoort CG, Volkers KM, Barrup MS, Byerly LK, Chaisson C, Jefferson AL, Kaplan E, Green RC, Stern RA. Clock drawing performance in healthy elderly. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2008; 23(3) 295-327. [PDF]
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