Mark Ettenhofer

Mark Ettenhofer is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a Senior Research Neuropsychologist at the Defense Health Agency's Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence. He specializes in neuropsychology and clinical science, focusing on the assessment and rehabilitation of neurocognitive impairments related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurodegenerative diseases.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's Degree: B.A. in Psychology from Ohio University (1997-2001)
• Ph.D.: Clinical Psychology with a focus on Neuropsychology from Michigan State University (2001-2007)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship: Clinical Neuropsychology at UCLA (2007-2009)

Professional Experience

• Current Positions:
  • Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UCSD since September 2020.
  • Senior Research Neuropsychologist at Naval Medical Center San Diego since September 2015.
• Previous Roles:
  • Assistant Research Scientist at UCSD (2017-2020).
  • Principal Investigator for various clinical research projects related to TBI and cognitive rehabilitation.

Research Focus

Dr. Ettenhofer's research encompasses several key areas:

• Development of innovative assessment techniques for TBI and neurodegenerative conditions.
• Conducting randomized clinical trials, such as the NeuroDRIVE project, which evaluates virtual reality interventions for cognitive rehabilitation post-TBI.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across various institutions to enhance understanding and treatment of neurocognitive disorders.

His work has received funding from federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP), highlighting his contributions to advancing brain health research.123