A UF professor was announced Friday as the president-elect of the International Neuropsychological Society, a worldwide, nonprofit organization.
Russell Bauer, professor and chairman of the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology in UF/s College of Public Health and Health Professions, is the fourth UF faculty member elected to the presidency of INS in its 42-year history, according to a UF press release.
Now president-elect, Bauer will become incoming president in February, and will begin his one-year term as president of the INS in early 2011. As president-elect, he will take on more decision-making responsibilities, such as developing research programs, which he said are important to the field of neuropsychology. He will also help with the biannual meetings held in different world locations.
One challenge of the job, he said, will be encouraging neuropsychological researchers to think creatively.
"I hope the research ends in a better way of translating results to patients," Bauer said, adding that he is excited to travel and work with colleagues from around the world.
Bauer, who directed UF/s clinical psychology doctoral program, said he hopes his presidency will draw attention to UF. Michael Perri, interim dean at UF/s College of Public Health and Health Professions, said Bauer/s expertise in neuropsychological studies make him an excellent candidate.
"The INS will benefit greatly from Bauer/s perspective as a researcher, educator and clinician," Perri said.
Stephen Rao, INS/s incoming president, said Bauer/s leadership has propelled the society.
"Bauer has a good feel on what/s important in the neuropsychological department and how it can further progress worldwide," he said.
