From expert to patient
Dr. Tresa Roebuck Spencer spent most of her life as an expert in neuropsychology. A GBM diagnosis in 2020 gave her new POV: as a patient.
Dr. Roebuck Spencer is a board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist who specializes in neuropsychological evaluation and treatment. She has worked in rehabilitation settings for over 20 years serving patients with a broad range of neurological conditions and injuries and has extensive experience with traumatic brain injury and concussion recovery. She has served on the Board of Directors for the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) as Member-at-Large and President with a strong dedication to professional advocacy efforts. Dr. Roebuck Spencer also chaired the NAN Professional Affairs and Information Committee (PAIC) and was a founding member of the IOPC She is actively involved in research and has published more than 60 articles in peer-reviewed journals and edited books. Her research interests focus on traumatic brain injury, rehabilitation, computerized neuropsychological testing, and validity of cognitive assessment.
Dr. Tresa Roebuck Spencer spent most of her life as an expert in neuropsychology. A GBM diagnosis in 2020 gave her new POV: as a patient.