Meet Our Board

Dr. Christine Mullen - President
Dr. Christine Mullen is a clinical neuropsychologist with a focus on neuropsychological evaluations and research. She has a strong background in clinical psychology and has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Utah. Dr. Mullen is also the Assistant Director of the APPCN Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at the University of Utah. Her clinical interests include traumatic and acquired brain injury, stroke, brain tumor, neurodegenerative disorders, and solid organ transplant. Dr. Mullen's research has primarily focused on patient outcomes, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychometric considerations of neuropsychological tests. Dr. Mullen also serves on the executive board for the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah.

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Dr. Elizabeth Wilde - Vice President
Dr. Elisabeth Wilde is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of neurology. She is a Professor and Co-Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Center at the University of Utah and holds appointments as a Health Research Scientist in the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System. Her research focuses on the use of advanced neuroimaging techniques to enhance diagnosis and prognosis, monitor recovery and neurodegeneration, evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic interventions, and elucidate aspects of neuroplasticity in traumatic brain injury. Dr. Wilde has been actively involved in over 45 federally funded clinical projects in TBI and has authored more than 245 peer-reviewed publications. She is also the Director of the Neuroimaging Core for the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs co-funded Long-term Impact of Military-relevant Brain Injury Consortium (LIMBIC)/Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium (CENC) Neuroimaging Core. Dr. Wilde also serves on the executive board for the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah.

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Dr. Alina Fong
Dr. Alina Fong is a Clinical Neuropsychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology with an emphasis in neuroimaging from Brigham Young University. She has been involved in research and clinical practice for over 15 years, focusing on the intersection of neuropsychology and neuroimaging to improve the diagnosis and treatment of brain injuries and various mental and emotional disorders. Dr. Fong is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Cognitive FX, a renowned brain injury rehabilitation clinic, and has been involved in numerous research projects and publications that have significantly impacted the lives of concussion and TBI survivors. She has also been an invited speaker at numerous symposiums and lectures, sharing her expertise and research findings. Dr. Fong is dedicated to advancing the field of neuropsychology and providing comprehensive care for patients with brain injuries. Dr. Fong also serves on the executive board for the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah
 

Dr. Joseph Kamerath

Dr. Joseph Kamerath is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician and serves as the Senior Medical Director for Rehabilitation for Intermountain Health, responsible for rehabilitation care that occurs in a system of 33 hospitals, 60+ outpatient therapy clinics, several medical group practices, a rehabilitation research team, and 2,000 rehabilitation caregivers. He trained in PM&R at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington DC, served 17 years in the United States Army including time in Afghanistan, Korea, and Abu Dhabi. He has directed a multidisciplinary outpatient Traumatic Brain Injury Center, worked as a PM&R Clinic Chief, a Hospital Rehabilitation Department Chair, and collaborated with the US State Department on the Trauma, Burn, and Rehabilitation Medicine initiative in the UAE. He attained his MBA from Strayer University and has medical board certifications in PM&R and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Clinically, he practices inpatient rehabilitation at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. Dr. Kamerath also serves on the board for the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah.

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Dr. David Tate

Dr. David F. Tate is a clinical neuropsychologist with a strong background in medical imaging research. He has been involved in studies examining various developmental, clinical, and medical disorders, particularly traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dr. Tate has held faculty appointments at several prestigious institutions, including Brown University, Boston University, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. His research focuses on the biological and cognitive benefits of cognitive rehabilitation treatments for service members with TBI and the long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury among US service members and veterans. He is also actively involved in the Neuroimaging Core for the Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium (CENC), a DoD/VA funded collaborative effort. Dr.Tate's work extends to supporting research on the imaging and cognitive effects of high altitude flying on pilots working in decompressed environments. Dr. Tate also serves on the board for the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah.