David W. Shucard PhD FAASM

Professional Summary:

I am the director of the Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurosciences in the Department of Neurology. I founded the Neurodiagnostic Laboratory at Buffalo General Hospital and I was the associate director of the Sleep Disorder Center of Western New York. I am a Diplomate in the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow in the American Psychological Association.

My research is in the area of cognitive and behavioral neuroscience with particular interest in the neurophysiological basis of cognitive functioning, intellectual abilities, attention, and the role of sleep and sleep disorders, such as apnea, on neurocognitive functioning. The major methodological approach used in my laboratory is a combination of electrophysiological (mainly event-related brain potentials), neuropsychological, and other behavioral methods. Collaborative positron emission tomography (PET) and MRI studies have also been conducted in combination with electrophysiology. Both clinical and nonclinical populations are being studied. Populations studied have included infants, children, and adults, as well as animals. Recent work with clinical populations has focused on cognitive disturbances in autoimmune disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Also, recent research has been directed at brain mechanisms of cognitive control such as conflict resolution and response inhibition. The development of novel electrophysiological markers of neural efficiency and cognitive function via state-of-the art dense electrophysiological techniques is also a focus of the research. In general, the research takes a systems approach to understanding cognitive functioning.

Research and clinical training/teaching are important functions of the division. Over the years, our laboratory has mentored and trained undergraduate and graduate students, medical students, medical residents, and neuropsychology postdoctoral fellows/residents. Because of the scope of clinical and research areas housed within the Division, and the availability of collaborative possibilities, unique opportunities are present for training and for examining research questions in new and creative ways.

Education and Training:

• PhD, Psychophysiology/Experimental Psychology, University of Denver (1969)
• MS, Zoology, University of Denver (1967)
• BA, Zoology, Chemistry, Literature, University of Colorado (1962)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, cognitive neuroscience, animal and human neurophysiology, and clinical elec, University of California, Langley Porter Neuropsychiatric Institute and Stanford University

Employment:

• Professor, Department of Psychology, University at Buffalo (1989-present)
• Founder/Director, Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurosciences, Neurology, University ar Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1985-present)
• Professor, Department of Neurology, University ar Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1985-present)
• Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University ar Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1985-present)
• Associate Center Director, Sleep Disorder Center of Western NY, Millard Fillmore Hospital (1998–2008)
• Founder/Director Neurodiagnostic Laboratory, Neurology, Buffalo General Hospital (1985–2005)
• Director, Center for the Study of the Beiobehavioral and Social Aspects of Health, University at Buffalo (1992–1996)
• Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine (1984–1985)
• Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Denver (1979–1985)
• Teaching Faculty, School of Professional Psychology, University of Denver, School of Professional Psychology (1979–1985)
• Founder/Director, Brain Sciences Laboratories, Pediatrics, National Jewish Hospital and Research Center (1976–1985)
• Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, School of Medicine (1978–1984)
• Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Denver (1975–1979)
• Professional Staff, National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, Behavioral Science, National Jewish Hospital and Research Center (1971–1976)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, School of Medicine (1971–1976)

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