Dr. Michael Foster Green is a distinguished neuroscientist and leading authority in cognitive impairments research with significant influence in psychiatric treatment methodologies. He currently serves as Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he has established himself as a central figure in cognitive neuroscience research. Dr. Green also directs critical programs at the Veterans Administration healthcare system in Los Angeles, bridging academic research with clinical implementation. He earned his B.A. in psychobiology from Oberlin College and completed his doctoral studies in neuropsychology at Cornell University, laying the foundation for his groundbreaking work in cognitive assessment and rehabilitation. His early career included specialized postdoctoral training in neuropsychology that positioned him to make transformative contributions to understanding cognitive function in psychiatric disorders.
Dr. Green has made seminal contributions to the field through his pioneering research on social cognitive retraining and novel pharmacological interventions designed to improve cognitive impairments in psychiatric populations. His systematic investigations have established critical connections between social cognition deficits and functional outcomes in schizophrenia and other mental health conditions, transforming clinical understanding of treatment pathways. He developed evidence-based assessment tools and intervention protocols that have become standard practice in cognitive rehabilitation programs worldwide. These methodological innovations have significantly improved patient outcomes by addressing previously overlooked aspects of cognitive functioning, particularly in social processing and executive function. His rigorous research approach has produced a substantial body of work that continues to shape treatment guidelines and clinical practices across multiple healthcare systems.
Beyond his research achievements, Dr. Green has been instrumental in advancing the field through his leadership roles at the Veterans Administration, where he has overseen large-scale implementation of cognitive rehabilitation programs serving thousands of veterans. He has trained numerous researchers and clinicians through his academic position at UCLA, cultivating the next generation of cognitive neuroscientists who continue to expand upon his methodological frameworks. His editorial contributions to leading journals in neuropsychology and psychiatry have helped shape research priorities and methodological standards in the field. Dr. Green continues to push the boundaries of cognitive neuroscience with innovative approaches that integrate behavioral and pharmacological interventions. His current work focuses on developing personalized treatment protocols that address individual cognitive profiles, representing the next frontier in precision medicine for psychiatric disorders.
