Elkhonon Goldberg

Elkhonon Goldberg is a neuropsychologist and cognitive neuroscientist known for his work in brain lateralization and cognitive aging. Goldberg studied at Moscow State University with the renowned neuropsychologist Alexander Luria and later emigrated to the United States. He is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at New York University School of Medicine, and a Diplomate of The American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology.

Early life and education

Goldberg was born in Kazakhstan, then a republic of the Soviet Union. He studied at Moscow State University with Alexander Luria, one of the founders of neuropsychology. After emigrating to the United States, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Neuropsychology Laboratory at Columbia University.

Career

Goldberg is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at New York University School of Medicine. He is also a Diplomate of The American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology. His research interests include brain lateralization, cognitive aging, executive functions, and cultural neuroscience.

Contributions to neuropsychology

Goldberg has made significant contributions to the field of neuropsychology. He proposed the "novelty-routinization" theory, which suggests that the brain's right hemisphere is better at handling novel situations, while the left hemisphere is better at routine, well-practiced tasks. He also developed the concept of "cognitive fitness," a measure of the resilience of cognitive functions in aging.

Publications

Goldberg has authored several books on neuropsychology, including "The Executive Brain: Frontal Lobes and the Civilized Mind" and "The Wisdom Paradox: How Your Mind Can Grow Stronger As Your Brain Grows Older". His work has been translated into multiple languages and is used in universities worldwide.

Awards and recognition

Goldberg has received numerous awards for his work in neuropsychology, including the International Neuropsychological Society's Distinguished Career Award.

See also

• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive neuroscience
• Brain lateralization
• Cognitive aging

References

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External links

• Official website

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