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WELCOME Martin L. Rohling, Ph.D. 2017 NAN Program Chair Professor Department of Psychology University of South Alabama mrohling@southalabama.edu NAN 37th Annual Conference 4 Arrive early, as we have two outstanding keynote speakers on our first night! Dr. Morton Ann Gernsbacher will give the first keynote. She is a world-renowned psycholinguist. She holds the position of the Vilas Research Professor as well as the Sir Frederic C. Bartlett Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Recently, Dr. Gernsbacher has focused her work on investigating the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Autism. Her research methods include functional neuroimaging and constructing indices of developmental verbal dyspraxia (DVD) through genetic designs. Dr. Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer will give the second keynote address which will focus on advances in the pharmacological treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Welsh-Bohmer holds appointments in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology at the Duke Medical Center. She serves as the Director of the Joseph and Kathleen Bryan Alzheimer's Center and currently oversees the TOMMOROW study, a Phase III clinical trial focused on slowing the disease process. Given the changing marketplace of health care and the evolving role clinical neuropsychologists play, we have assembled a timely series of workshops led by well-known researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and health care leaders. They will discuss intersections between clinical neuropsychology and integrated health care. Dr. Mark Herceg will present on health care redesign, specifically addressing interdisciplinary issues associated with integrated health services. Dr. Robert Barth will speak on revisions to the AMA's manual for the rating of cognitive disability. Two workshops related to using technology in clinical practice are scheduled. Dr. Justin Miller will present on incorporating technology into research and practice. In a second workshop, practitioners will be helped to stay abreast of ethical and legal compliance issues by keeping their databases secure (Drs. Darcy Cox & Rob Davis). Other topics covered by the 2017 NAN Conference include workshops on hot clinical topics, such as the association between sports-related concussions and the degenerative neurological diseases (Dr. Gary Solomon); the cognitive effects of marijuana use (Dr. Staci Gruber); chronic mental illness (Dr. Katherine Burdick); and neuroimaging advances (Dr. L. Stephen Miller). Other timely workshops focus on assessing performance validity (Dr. Glenn Larrabee), rising concerns over excessive anxiety of cognitive dysfunction (Dr. Julie Suhr), and the assessment of Spanish-speaking children (Drs. Juan Arango-Lasprilla and Christine Salinas). Our host this year is The Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, which is in the South Boston Waterfront District. The hotel is a short distance from well-known historical Boston attractions (i.e., Faneuil Hall, Boston Public Garden, and the Boston Tea Party Museum). The nearby Boston North End offers exceptional dining and incredible shopping! Specific information about the hotel can be found at www.westinbostonwaterfront.com. Conference registration information and travel details are provided at www.nanonline.org. This year's program would not be possible without the 2017 Program Committee and the support of NAN President John Meyers, Executive Director William Perry, the Board of Directors, Poster Chair Sara Lippa, the Student Committee, and Student Volunteers (led by Dmitriy Kazakov and Kristin Wilmoth). I would also like to extend my deepest appreciation to the dedicated staff at the NAN Office. We look forward to seeing you in Boston in October! Martin L Rohling, Ph.D. 2017 Program Chair George J. Demakis, Ph.D. 2017 Associate Program Chair On behalf of the NAN Board of Directors and the 2017 Program Committee, I welcome you to the 37th Annual Conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology! We look forward to you joining us in Boston, Massachusetts from October 25 - 28, 2017. The NAN Program theme this year is Neuropsychological Practice: A Clinician's Way Forward. Following this timely theme, we prepared an exciting program which addresses the concerns of everyday clinical practitioners. We provide the most recent research findings to both improve service delivery for patients and ensure a thriving practice in the face of a rapidly changing health care landscape. As always, the conference will also offer many opportunities for memorable social interactions with colleagues and friends. This is NAN's first Annual Conference in Boston and we hope members enjoy their visit to this special city!