Fiona Anderson, PhD, LP

Pediatric Neuropsychology
(612) 624-9110
willi040@umn.edu

Dr. Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics with a joint appointment in Neurology. She has clinical interest in general pediatric neuropsychology with special interest in medical conditions affecting neuropsychological functioning. Dr. Anderson is involved in several research projects on the effects of cancer and its treatments on brain structure and function, combining neuropsychological testing with state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques. Dr. Anderson also is involved in research on the effect of diabetes on brain structure and function. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, International Neuropsychological Society, Society of Pediatric Psychology, and Society for Research in Child Development. She is a member of the Training Committee.  

University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital Position(s)
Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Other Related Positions Currently Held
Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Clinical Neuroscience

Board Certifications
Psychology

Sees Patients At
University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital (Neurological Care)
Pediatric Specialty Clinic (Minneapolis)

Clinical Interests
General pediatric neuropsychology with special interest in the effects of chronic illnesses and their treatments on neuropsychological functioning and development

Neuropsychological functioning of children with significant psychiatric disturbances

Education
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Minnesota (Child Psychology)

Site of Internsip
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minn.

Site of Fellowship
University of Minnesota (Pediatric Neuropsychology)

Research Interest(s)
Involved in research with the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology to study the effects of cancer and its treatment on neuropsychological functioning

Developing a research program to investigate the effects of early onset diabetes on the developing brain.