Josette Harris, Ph.D. (303) 315-4610  Josette.Harris@uchsc.edu    Dr. Harris' research is directed toward the study of cultural and linguistic  variables that have an influence on memory and cognition.  Her studies include normal ethnic and linguistic populations and individuals with schizophrenia.  In the past, Dr. Harris' studies have described strategies and patterns of learning and memory in normal Spanish- and English-speaking monolingual and bilingual adults.  Research has also emphasized specific  properties of the Spanish language that influence working memory and  encoding of information.   More recently, studies have focused on possible  differential cognitive deficits in monolingual versus bilingual individuals with schizophrenia.  Other studies have included the investigation of heritable cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia.  Dr. Harris has an interest in the application of her empirical findings to the test development and the clinical assessment of ethnic and linguistic minorities. Recent Publications: 1. Harris, J.G. & Echemendía, R.J., Ardila, A., & Rosselli, M. (in press).  Cross cultural assessment.  In Jac J.W. Andrews, Henry Janzen, & Don Saklofske (Eds.), Ability, achievement, and behavioral assessment. San Diego, CA:  Academic Press. 2. Cory, J., Rojas, D., & Harris, J.G. (in press). Bilingualism.  In B.P. Uzzell, M. Ponton, & A. Ardila (Eds.), International Handbook of Cross Cultural  Neuropsychology.  Mahwah, New Jersey:  Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. 3. Harris, J.G. (in press).  Ethical decision making with individuals of diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.  In S. Bush & M. Drexler (Eds.), Ethical issues in clinical neuropsychology.  Liese, The Netherlands:  Swets & Zeitlinger.  4. Harris, J.G., Echemendia, R. J., Ardila, A., & Rosselli, M. (Manuscript submitted for publication).  Cognitive and neuropsychological assessment in Hispanic populations:  A review.  5. Harris, J.G., Adler, L.E., Young, D.A., Cajade-Law, A., Scherzinger, A., Nawroz, S., Cullum, C.M., Simon, J., & Freedman, R.  (Manuscript submitted for publication).  Increased hippocampal volumes in schizophrenics' parents with ancestral family history of schizophrenia.  6. Harris, J.G. & Cullum, C.M.  (Manuscript submitted for publication). Symbol vs. digit substitution task performance in culturally and linguistically diverse populations. 7. Harris, J.G., Cullum, C.M., & Puente, A.E. (1995). Effects of bilingualism on verbal learning and memory in Hispanic adults. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 1, 10-16. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOBIOLOGY Department of Psychiatry  University of Colorado Health Sciences Center  Denver, CO 80262 For additional Information E-mail: Martin.Reite@UCHSC.edu If you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to E-mail:  Linda.Greco-Sanders@UCHSC.edu