The UGA College of Public Health is excited to announce that Andrew M. Kiselica has received the 2025 Early Career Award from the National Academy of Neuropsychology.
Kiselica is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor in the Institute of Gerontology. He specializes in Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive aging and technology for dementia care, teaching University of Georgia students while also providing clinical services, education and outreach to older adults through the UGA Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center.
“I am deeply honored to receive this award. Many of my colleagues—whose work has set a high standard in our field—have been recognized with this distinction in the past. To now be counted among them is so meaningful,” said Kiselica.
The National Academy of Neuropsychology presents one individual with the Early Career Award annually. The criteria for this prestigious honor are rigorous, and the recipient must have made substantial scholarly contributions to the field of neuropsychology within 10 years of receiving their doctoral degree. Contributions can include articles, grant support and evidence of programmatic research.
“I wouldn’t have received this award without the incredible mentorship I’ve had throughout graduate school and my postdoctoral research—especially from my mentor, Jared Benge, who truly changed the course of my career,” said Kiselica. “Now, at the UGA Institute of Gerontology, I strive to bring a level of expertise in neuropsychology to better serve our patients, their caregivers, and communities throughout Georgia.”
Lisa Renzi-Hammond, Director of the Institute of Gerontology and Co-Director of the CARE Center, praises Kiselica for this tremendous achievement.
“Neuropsychologists are the unsung heroes of the Alzheimer’s disease world, and those of us who work with Dr. Kiselica know exactly how challenging it is to do all of the jobs he does, from providing incredibly deep and impactful mentorship, to making tremendous contributions to research in cognitive aging, to serving as one of the key players in diagnostic and care teams for families in our clinic and across the state,” said Renzi-Hammond. “All of the CARE Center and Institute of Gerontology faculty and staff are so proud to work with Dr. Kiselica. He is revolutionizing the field as much as he has revolutionized our clinic.”
Kiselica aims to bring compassion and understanding to his research and when caring for patients and guiding their caregivers, having experience firsthand what it’s like to have two grandparents develop dementia. This award is recognition of his dedication to the field, both now and in the future.
By Mackenzie Patterson
