Leadership Team

Dr. Gennarina Santorelli

Assistant Clinic Director

Hi, I'm Dr. Santorelli (Genna)!

I work with adults of all ages with diverse clinical presentations, bringing particular expertise in disorders of aging (such as dementia) and the neurocognitive effects of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD. Through comprehensive evaluation, I seek to provide the diagnostic clarity necessary to determine the most effective approaches to treatment and improve your access to those interventions.

My research background focused on cognitive and emotional changes in older adulthood, and I've held faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School. I'm passionate about helping adults understand their cognitive profiles and navigate appropriate supports.

Education & Training

• BS in Psychology - Fordham University
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Predoctoral Training - Academic medical centers, community mental health centers, and clinics in NYC and Massachusetts Pioneer Valley
• Predoctoral Internship in Neuropsychology - Alpert Medical School of Brown University (Providence VA Medical Center and Rhode Island Hospital)
• Two-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Massachusetts Mental Health Center/Harvard Medical School
• Staff Neuropsychologist - Department of Psychiatry, BIDMC
• Instructor in Psychology - Harvard Medical School
• Training Director - BIDMC's Psychiatry Neuropsychology Practicum Program
• Project Director - BIDMC site of ProNET (international multi-site study on schizophrenia risk)
  

My Specialties

Assessment Focus:

• Disorders of Aging (Dementia, Alzheimer's, etc.)
• ADHD in Adults
• Neurocognitive Effects of Psychiatric Conditions
• Clinical High Risk for Schizophrenia
• Complex Diagnostic Presentations

Research Interests:

• Cognitive & Emotional Changes in Older Adulthood
• Emotion Regulation in Late Life
• Perceptions of Age & Emotional Well-Being

Populations Served:

• Adults (all ages)
• Geriatric populations
• Psychiatric populations