Natalie A. Emmert PhD
Natalie A. Emmert
PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Alzheimer Disease / Memory Disorders; Neuro-oncology; Neurodegenerative disorders; Neuropsychology
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
Find this physician on UBMDEducation and Training:
- Fellowship, Clinical Neuropsychology, Medical College of Wisconsin (2020)
- Internship, Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology Track), The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (2018)
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, Saint Louis University (2018)
- MS, Clinical Psychology, Saint Louis University (2015)
- BA, Psychology, Daemen College (2011)
Employment:
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology, University at Buffalo (2020-present)
Journal Articles:
- Wilmoth, K., Brett, B., Emmert, N. A., Cook, C., Schaffert, J., Caze, T., Kotsonis, T., Cusick, M., Solomon, G., Resch, J. E., Cullum, M., Nelson, L., & McCrea, M. (2023) Psychometric properties of computerized cognitive tools and standard neuropsychological tests used to assess sport concussion: A systematic review. Neuropsychology Review. (Dec), 33(4)
- Emmert NA, Reiter KE, Butts A, Janecek JK, Agarwal M, Franczak M, Reuss J, Klein A, Wang Y, Umfleet LG. (2022) Hippocampal Volumes in Amnestic and Non-Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment Types Using Two Common Methods of MCI Classification. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (Apr), 28(2): 1-10.
- Emmert, N. A., Ristow, G. L., McCrea, M. A., deRoon-Cassini, T. A., & Nelson, L. D. (2022) Comparing traumatic brain injury symptoms reported via questionnaires versus a novel structured interview. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society (Feb), 28(2)
- Emmert NA, Ristow G, McCrea MA, deRoon-Cassini TA, Nelson LD. (2022) Comparing Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms Reported via Questionnaires Versus a Novel Structured Interview. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (Feb), 28(2): 143-153.
- Emmert NA, Schwarz LR, Vander Wal JS, Gfeller JD. (2019) Neuropsychological predictors of health and safety abilities in dementia. Appl Neuropsychol Adult (Apr)1-13.
- Merz ZC, Zane K, Emmert NA, Lace J, Grant A. (2019) Examining the relationship between neuroticism and post-concussion syndrome in mild traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj (Feb), 33(8): 1003-1011.
- Lace, J. W., Emmert, N. A., Merz, Z., Zane, K. L., Grant, A. F., Aylward, S. A., Dorflinger, J., Davis, A. V., Cruz, N., & Gfeller, J. D. (2018) Investigating the BRIEF and BRIEF-SR in adolescents with mild traumatic brain injury. Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology (Jan), 5(1-2): 9-19.
- Emmert, N. A., Schwarz, L. R., Vander Wal, J. S., & Gfeller, J. (2018) The RBANS factor structure in older adults with suspected cognitive impairment: Evidence of a 5-factor structure. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult (Jan), 25(1): 38-50.
- Lace, J. W., Merz, Z., Grant, A. F., Emmert, N. A., Zane, K. L., & Handal, P. J. (2018) Validation of the K6 and its depression and anxiety subscales for detecting nonspecific psychological distress and need for treatment. Current Psychology (Jan), 39(5): 1552-1561.
- Emmert N, Schwarz L, Vander Wal J, Gfeller J. (2018) RBANS factor structure in older adults with suspected cognitive impairment: Evidence for a 5-factor structure. Applied neuropsychology. Adult (Jan), 25(1): 38-50.
- Parks AC, Gfeller J, Emmert N, Lammert H. (2017) Detecting feigned postconcussional and posttraumatic stress symptoms with the structured inventory of malingered symptomatology (SIMS). Applied neuropsychology. Adult (Jan), 24(5): 429-438.
- Parks, A.C., Gfeller, J., Emmert, N. A., & Lammert, H. (2016) Detecting feigned postconcussional and posttraumatic stress symptoms with the Structured Inventory for Malingered Symptomatology (SIMS). Applied Neuropsychology: Adult (Jan), 24(5): 429-438.
- Reimers K, Emmert N, Shah H, Benedict RH, Szigeti K. (2014) Capgras-like visual decomposition in Lewy body dementia with therapeutic response to donepezil. Neurology. Clinical practice (Dec), 4(6): 467-469.
- Benedict RH, Rodgers JD, Emmert N, Kininger R, Weinstock-Guttman B. (2014) Negative work events and accommodations in employed multiple sclerosis patients. Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England) (Jan), 20(1): 116-9.
- Benedict, R. H. B., Rodgers, J. D., Emmert, N., Kininger, R. & Weinstock-Guttman, B. (2014) Negative work events and accommodations in employed multiple sclerosis patients. Multiple Sclerosis Journal (Jan), 20(1): 116-119.
- Reimers, K., Emmert, N., Shah, H., Benedict, R. H. B., & Szigeti, K. (2014) Capgras-like visual decomposition in lewy body dementia with therapeutic response to donepezil. Neurology: Clinical Practice (Jan), 4(6): 467-469.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Emmert, N.A. & Benedict, R.H.B. (2023) Clinical interviewing in the context of multiple sclerosis. In: Neuropsychological Interviewing: Gathering Information in the Adult Clinic. Guilford Press
- Cogswell, A. & Emmert, N. (2014) Multi-Method Clinical Assessment. In: Multimethod assessment of implicit and explicit processes. Guilford Press, 150-174.
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
- American Psychological Association
- The International Neuropsychological Society
Presentations:
- "Neuropsychological Assessment of Dementia" Psychiatry Resident Seminar (2026)
- "The Role of Neuropsychological Assessment in Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and Determination of Eligibility for Monoclonal Antibody Treatments." UB Neurology Grand Rounds (2025)
- "Neuropsychological Assessment of Dementia" Psychiatry Resident Seminar (2024)
- "Clinical Neuropsychology." Student Interest Group in Neurology, JSMBS (2021)
- "Comparing traumatic brain injury symptoms reported via questionnaires versus a novel structured interview." Neurology Grand Rounds, Medical College of Wisconsin. (2020)
- "Epilepsy and Memory." Epilepsy Support Group, Froedtert Hospital. (2020)
Service Activities:
- Scientific Research Review Committee for the Neurology Resident Research Program; Member (2022–present)
- Collaborating neuropsychologist on the UBMD Alzheimer's disease and Memory Disorders Clinic multidisciplinary team; Neuropsychologist (2020–present)
- Collaborating neuropsychologist on the UBMD Deep Brain Stimulation Program multidisciplinary team; Neuropsychologist (2020–present)
- Supervisor for psychology doctoral practicum students; Supervisor (2020–present)
- Resident elective rotation supervisor; Supervisor (2020–present)