Joshua T.

Fuller
106 13th St. #201 Telephone: (928) 607-8536
Charlestown, MA 02129 Email: jtfuller@bu.edu

SUMMARY
I am an incoming doctoral student of Clinical Psychology at Boston University. While in Boston, I will
conduct research alongside investigators at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospitals Martinos Center
for Biomedical Imaging. Specifically, I will be collaborating on a study of autosomal-dominant Alzheimer's
disease in Antioquia, Colombia. My research and clinical interests include the neuropsychological
assessment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. I am interested in a variety of
research techniques that can help us better understand the pathogenesis and preclinical biomarkers of
Alzheimer's disease, such as neuroimaging and statistical modeling, as well as the development of
neuropsychological assessments that characterize the subtle cognitive changes in prodromal Alzheimer's
disease. As an English-Spanish proficient bilingual, I am specifically passionate about improving the
assessment and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases among Hispanic populations.

EDUCATION
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts May 2022 (Expected)
M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Research mentors: Dr. Alice Cronin-Golomb (Boston University)
Dr. Yakeel Quiroz (Massachusetts General Hospital)
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas May 2017
B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, with a minor in Neuroscience, Magna Cum Laude
Overall GPR: 3.89 out of 4.0; Phi Beta Kappa
Honors thesis: Modeling Alzheimers Disease: A Statistical Approach to Understanding
Pathogenesis Across Brain Regions
Research mentors: Dr. Steve Balsis, Department of Psychology, balsis@tamu.edu
Dr. Annmarie MacNamara, Department of Psychology, amacnamara@tamu.edu
PUBLICATIONS
Fuller, J.T., Choudhury, T.K., Lowe, D.A., Balsis S. (in revision). Hallucinations and delusions signal
Alzheimer's associated cognitive dysfunction more strongly compared to other neuropsychiatric
symptoms.

Choudhury, T.K., Fuller, J. T, Lowe, D. A., Balsis, S. (in prep). Statistically modeling Alzheimers
disease pathology as a function of volumetric changes in major brain regions.

PRESENTATIONS (asterisks correspond to awards in research and scholastic accolades)

*Fuller, J.T., Choudhury, T., Balsis S. (2016). The Neuropsychiatric Inventory Increases Precision
When Measuring Dementia of the Alzheimers Type. 36th annual National Academy of
Neuropsychology Annual Conference. Seattle, WA.

Fuller, J. T., Lowe, D., Ali, K., LaMasters, A., Morales, J., Jimenez, C., Santiago, K., & Balsis, S
(2016). Poor Performance on Memory Tests Indicates Dementia of the Alzheimers Type Before
Performance on Measures of Other Cognitive Abilities. Poster presentation at Texas A&M
University LAUNCH Summer Undergraduate Research Poster Session. College Station, TX.

**Balsis, S., Choudhury, T., Lowe, D. A., & Fuller, J. T. (2016). Statistically modeling Alzheimers
disease pathology as a function of volumetric changes in major brain regions. Poster
presentation at Texas A&M Universitys Student Research Week. College Station, TX.

Fuller, J. T. (2014). Dont judge a book by its cover: Exploring the impact of history on perception
through Pope Pius XII. Poster presentation at Texas A&M Universitys Student Research
Week. College Station, TX.
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INVITED TALKS
Fuller, J.T., Kutac., J. (2016). Healthy Living for your Brain and Body. Talk to 40 Bryan/College
Station residents at the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Quarterly Tips for Caring
Seminar. Bryan, TX.

Fuller, J.T. (2016). Undergraduate Research: The Scientific Method is a Foundational Skill for any
Career. Talk to 350 incoming University Honors Freshmen at the Honors Convocation
Ceremony at Texas A&M University. College Station, TX.

PAID RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Michael E. DeBakey Institute, Texas A&M University (10 hr/wk) May 2016 August 2016
Research Assistant, Research Intensive Community for Undergraduates (RICU) summer program
Recruited, mentored, and led 5 novice undergraduate researchers during a summer project
Developed a project syllabus and schedule of assigned readings, presentations, and lab work
Produced a statistically-derived model of Alzheimers disease patient performance on cognitive
neuropsychological assessments with Dr. Balsis and the 5 team members

VOLUNTEER CLINICAL EXPERINECE

Fundacin TASE Alzheimers Day Center, Quito, Ecuador (30 hr/wk) June 2015 July 2015
Summer Volunteer Intern, Supervisor: Cecila Ordonez, cordonezb@fundaciontase.org
Created individual cognitive therapy project for 5 patients
Assisted staff in therapy regimens for the centers 30 outpatients
Observed TASEs professional neuropsychologist administer neuropsychological assessments

Safe Harbor Supervised Visitation Center (~50 hours on Saturdays to date) March 2015 -- Present
Visitation monitor, Supervisor: Lauren Mahle, lmahle@project-unity.org
Ensure safe environment for child and non-custodial parent during court-ordered visitation
Monitor interactions and write thorough evaluations regarding each visit
Interact with children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and other various disorders, as well as non-
custodial parents accused of committing various crimes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Alzheimers Association, Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter (15-20 hr/wk) March 2016 May 2017
Brazos Valley Intern, Supervisor: Jessica Abad-Sepras, jabadmaz@alz.org
Co-lead staff efforts for the 2016 Brazos Valley Walk to End Alzheimers, the Alzheimers
Association signature fundraising event, raising over $75,000 (240% of our original goal)
Deliver educational presentations to the community about Alzheimers disease and caregiving
outreach at health fairs and philanthropic events
Recruit and help direct local volunteers
Head planning for the 2016 Alzheimers conference for professionals/caregivers in the Brazos
valley, an event attended by 60 professional and family caregivers

RESEARCH, SCHOLASTIC, AND OTHER ACCOLADES

Phi Kappa Phi Fellow June 2017
1 of 51 students nationwide to receive one of the $5,000 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships. The
selection process for the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships is based on the applicants evidence of
graduate potential, undergraduate academic achievement, service and leadership experience,
letters of recommendation, and personal statement of educational and career goals.
Brown Foundation Earl Rudder Memorial Outstanding Student Award May 2017
This award is the highest honor bestowed upon a graduating senior at Texas A&M University.
Only 2 Brown-Rudder awards are presented at Texas A&M each year. The award honors top
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students who exemplify the leadership and related traits of the late Gen. Earl Rudder,
a World War II hero who served as president of Texas A&M from 1959 until his death in 1970.
To be eligible for the Brown-Rudder award, a student must demonstrate outstanding academic
achievement, leadership, be a member of an honor or professional society and have
participated in extracurricular activities, including community service, with dedication to Texas
A&M and its core principles. $5,000 award.
Jack Nation Outstanding Psychology Senior: Texas A&M University May 2017
Each year, one Psychology student is selected to receive the Jack Nation award, named in
memoriam of late Texas A&M Psychology professor, Dr. Nation, who served the university for
more than 30 years. Recipients of this award demonstrate academic excellence and are
leaders on campus and in the general community. $1,000 award.
Buck Weirus Spirit Award: Texas A&M University April 2017
1 of 55 Texas A&M University students selected who demonstrate high involvement, create
positive experiences throughout the community, impact student life at Texas A&M, and
enhance the Aggie spirit. This award is the highest university-level student involvement award
at Texas A&M University.
*Student Poster Award: National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) 2016 October 2016
1 of 7 student poster awards given by the NAN 2016 judging committee. $100 award.
Texas A&M University Undergraduate Research Ambassador 2016 -- 2017
Position awarded for excellence in undergraduate research. Ambassadors interface with
students, parents, and VIPs to promote undergraduate research at Texas A&M University.
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**1 place among graduate student posters in social sciences: SRW March 2016
Awarded by the Texas A&M Student Research Week (SRW) committee. $300 award.
Texas A&M University Social Science Undergraduate Research Fellow February 2016 -- Present
10-person cohort selected for excellence in social science research. $500 award.
Texas A&M University Undergraduate Research Scholar 2015 -- 2016
Awarded for completion of undergraduate thesis-writing program. $300 remuneration.
Cornerstone Liberal Arts & Research Program August 2013Fall 2014
Honors Liberal Arts program for first year students: experience included a paid study abroad
experience in Germany in March, 2014
o Independent research (Spring, 2014): 37-page research paper and 15 min. presentation.
This research was focused on the psychological impact of misinformation in historical
texts and the effect of this on individuals opinions towards modern day institutions.
o Independent research for an optional class for sophomores (Fall, 2014): 75 min lecture
and discussion about the culture of divorce in America and psychological impact of
divorce on children.
Texas A&M Academic Excellence Award 2015 2017
Texas A&M Liberal Arts Students Council Scholarship 2016 2017
J. Malon Southerland Aggie Leadership Scholarship 2016 2017
Texas A&M College of Liberal Arts Endowed Scholarship 2014 2016
Texas A&M College of Liberal Arts Global Experience Scholarship Summer 2015 study abroad
Texas A&M Patti and Weldon Kruger 53 Study Abroad Scholarship Summer 2015 study abroad
Texas A&M Hispanic Studies Department Bart L. Lewis Scholarship Summer 2015 study abroad
Deans List, College of Liberal Arts, Texas A&M University
University Honors Program, Texas A&M University
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SOCIETIES/MEMBERSHIPS
Phi Beta Kappa (junior inductee) 2016 Present
Phi Kappa Phi 2016 Present
Sigma Delta Pi, National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society 2016 Present
Southwestern Psychological Association 2016 Present
Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology 2015 Present

SERVICE TO TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Student Research Week (SRW) November 2016 April 2017
LAUNCH (Undergraduate Research) Representative
Collaborated with 9 other executives to organize the Texas A&M SRW, the largest student-run
research symposium in the nation attracting over 1,000 participants and attendees annually
Coordinated pre-event marketing around campus in collaboration with marketing executive
Represented the interests of LAUNCH, and specifically the undergraduate research scholars
program, to the planning committee, as over 250 undergraduate research scholars present
their work at SRW annually
Designed SRW 2017 abstract book, consolidating 700+ abstracts into organized groupings
Student Affairs Fee Advisory Board (SAFAB) March 2015 December 2016
Chairman of the Board January 2016 December 2016
Advocated for fee oversight of $17 million in student fees on behalf of 56,000+ students
Reviewed 18 applications for 7 Board vacancies
Conducted interviews for Board applicants alongside the student body president and the speaker
of the student senate
Equipped Board appointees with knowledge of the Student Affairs Knowledge, Board procedure,
and the University Advancement Fee (UAF)
Served as the liaison to Student Counseling Services and the Graduate and Professional
Student Council
Deliberated on budget proposals with 8 other Board members in the 2016 cycle as Chair,
resulting in approval of a recommendation of $ $1,276,099 for new recurring funding
Deliberated on budget proposals with 8 other Board members in the 2015 cycle as a board
member, resulting in approval of a recommendation of $492,786 for new recurring funding
Search Committee for the Texas A&M Department of Student Activities Fall 2015
Student representative on search for a new assistant director of the Leadership and Service Center
Represent the student body as the sole student representative in the interview process
Review 26 applicant files
Conduct 7 phone interviews and 4 in-person interviews
Collaborate with the associate director of student activities and two assistant directors in
determining our recommendation for the position

EXTRACURICULAR ACTIVITIES AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Texas Aggies Fighting Alzheimers (TAFA) March 2016 Present
Outreach Coordinator and Founding Member
Work in partnership with 5 other officers to launch this new Texas A&M student organization,
recruiting 30 members in our first semester
Develop relationships between TAFA and the Alzheimers Association (our philanthropy), as well
as other home-health agencies
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Design and maintain TAFA website
Lead TAFA Walk to End Alzheimers team fundraising efforts
Christian Healthcare Leaders (CHL) March 2016 Present
Networking and Professionalism Chair and Founding Member
Work in partnership with 6 other officers to launch this new Texas A&M student organization,
recruiting 50 members in our first semester
Arrange visits from speakers across the healthcare field to talk about their experiences in
healthcare and their faith
Schedule visits and talks from deans of medical schools and other professional programs
Distribute information to members about networking and professional opportunities available to
them in the healthcare field
Honors Student Council (HSC) January 2014 May 2016
President May 2015 May 2016
Spearheaded efforts of 5 executives and 15 general members to impact 1,000+ honors students
Executed two tailgate parties before football games, attended by 200+ honors students
Developed the Mental Health in Honors Education panel, an event which recruited the Director
of the Student Counseling Services (SCS) and 60+ honors students to speak about their
mental health stories, showing that success and mental illness are not mutually exclusive
Maintained HSC website and wrote weekly emails for our email distribution list
Vice-President of Research and Academics May 2014 May 2015
Organized events for 18 speakers in the Donuts and Discussion series, a symposium that
featured distinguished undergraduate researchers who presented their research and
encouraged students to get involved with research at Texas A&M
Conceptualized and arranged the Women in STEM panel, an event which enlisted the
Executive Director of Honors and 5 distinguished female faculty to share their experiences
about overcoming sexual discrimination in their traditionally male-dominated disciplines to 100+
honors students
Honors Housing Community (HHC) August 2014 May 2016
Junior Advisor (Chief Student Leader) May 2015 May 2016
Collaborated with two other juniors and honors program staff to train team of 43 sophomore
advisors, developing these individuals into effective peer mentors who impacted 270+ honors
freshmen in the Honors Housing dorms
Completed room reservations for trainings and communicating with food caterers for events
Arranged exterior trainings on topics like suicide prevention and interacting with LGBT+ students
Directed efforts for Shack-a-thon, our annual philanthropic event, raising over $2,100 for Habitat
for Humanity
Sophomore Advisor May 2014 May 2015
Mentored, befriended, and resided alongside freshmen within the dorms of the HHC.
Specifically, I had 9 honors freshmen in my honors "family
Conducted weekly family seminar meetings where I imparted information about resources at
Texas A&M University and facilitated discussions on various topics, ranging from religion to
academics
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Fish Camp March 2014 October 2014

Counselor, Session B, Camp Sullins
Teamed up with 23 counselors and 2 co-chairs to mentor and assist 120 Texas A&M freshmen
in their transition to life at Texas A&M University
United with my discussion group (DG) to design and facilitate at camp and after camp events for
my (DG), consisting of 11 freshmen

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Ecuador & Peru (75% funded through Texas A&M) May 2015 July 2015
Doha, Qatar (fully funded through Spring Leadership Exchange Program) March 2015
Berlin, Germany (80% funded through Cornerstone program) March 2014