Tatiana Schnur, PhD

Biography

Tatiana Schnur, PhD, is a well-regarded scientist with a rich background in cognition, neuroscience and neuropsychology. Holding a PhD from Harvard University in the Department of Psychology, Program in Cognition, Brain, and Behavior, she has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to understanding the intricacies of the relationships between language, cognitive processes, and the brain.

Dr. Schnur’s academic journey began at the University of Virginia, where she earned her BA in Cognitive Science. Following her doctoral studies, she sought training in translational neuroscience and neurorehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania and Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions to the field through her research, teaching, and leadership roles. Dr. Schnur has mentored many undergraduate students in her laboratory and classroom and over 20 students as chair or member of their PhD or Master’s Thesis committees. Notably, her work focuses on the recovery of language after stroke, a critical area in cognitive neuroscience.

Her expertise has been recognized through numerous grants from prestigious institutions such as the National Institutes of Health, where she has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on several projects. Additionally, Dr. Schnur has published extensively in renowned journals, advancing our understanding of topics ranging from the processes and neural correlates underpinning how we successfully select and order words during fluent speech to improving methods to better assess language deficits and assess brain-behavior relationships.

Dr. Schnur’s influence extends beyond the laboratory as she actively contributes to academic discourse through her editorial roles and participation in professional societies. Serving as a standing committee member for the National Institutes of Health’s Communication Disorders Review Committee, Action Editor for Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Board Member of the Academy of Aphasia, she guides the direction of research in her field. With her passion for inquiry and commitment to excellence, Dr. Schnur continues to inspire and shape the future of cognitive neuroscience and rehabilitation research.