Meet Dr. George Lin PH.D. at Banyan Behavioral Health in Burlingame, CA

EDUCATION

∙ Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto University; Palo Alto, CA
Area of Specialization: Clinical Neuropsychology

∙ Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto University; Palo Alto, CA

∙ Bachelor of Science in Psychology
∙ Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
∙ Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
University of Washington; Seattle, WA

EXPERTISE

Neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental assessment

∙ Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
∙ Autism spectrum disorder
∙ Dementia
∙ Epilepsy
∙ Stroke
∙ Traumatic brain injury

SURGICAL EVALUATIONS

∙ Epilepsy
∙ Parkinson’s disease

Additional Languages: Mandarin

PUBLICATIONS:

Peer Reviewed Publication – Original Research
∙ Lin, G., Lin, T. K., Alluhidan, M., Saber, R., Hamza, M. M., Rakic, S., … & Alazmi, N. (2025). Evidence for Building an Integrated Dementia Healthcare System: A Systematic Review. Clinical Gerontologist, 1-17. *Participated in literature review, writing of Introduction, Method, Result, and Discussion sections of manuscript, and review of drafts.

∙ Alhusseini, N., Lin, T. K., Werner, K., Lin, G., Altwaijri, Y., Baattaiah, B. A., … & Alqahtani, S. A. (2025). Cost-effectiveness of physical activity-oriented interventions for improving mental health: a systematic review. BMC public health, 25(1), 1766.

∙ Lin, G., Werner, K., Alqunaiebet, A., Hamza, M. M., Alkanhal, N., Alsukait, R. F., … & Lin, T. K. (2024). The cost-effectiveness of school-based interventions for chronic diseases: a systematic review. Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, 22(1), 26. *Participated in literature review, writing of Introduction, Method, Result, and Discussion sections of manuscript, and review of drafts.

∙ Verroulx, K., Hirst, R. B., Lin, G.*, & Peery, S. (2019). Embedded performance validity indicator for children: California Verbal Learning Test–Children’s edition, forced choice. Applied Neuropsychology: Child, 8(3), 206-212. *Created the effort indicator measure. Participated in literature review, writing of Introduction section of manuscript, and review of drafts.

∙ Lin, G.* & Roth, R. M. (2017). The status of structural and functional MRI in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Psychological Injury and Law, 10(3), 209-222. *Participated in literature review, writing of Introduction, Method, Result, and Discussion sections of manuscript, and review of drafts.

∙ Balter, S.*, Lin, G. **, Leyden, K. M., Paul, B. M., & McDonald, C. R. (2016). Neuroimaging correlates of language network impairment and reorganization in temporal lobe epilepsy. Brain and Language, 193, 31-44. *Participated in literature review, writing of Introduction, Method, Result, and Discussion sections of manuscript, and review of drafts.
**equal contributions

∙ Muhlhofer, W., Paul, B., Lin, G., & Singhal, N. (2016). Clinical reasoning: Seizures from the neglected lobe. Neurology, 86(10), e97-e100. *Participated in assessment and data acquisition, writing of Result section of manuscript, and review of drafts.

Peer Reviewed Publication – Other
∙ York, M. K., Farace, E., Pollak, L., Floden, D., Lin, G.*, Wyman-Chick, K., … & Parkinson Study Group Functional Neurosurgical Working Group. (2021). The global pandemic has permanently changed the state of practice for pre-DBS neuropsychological evaluations. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, 86, 135-138. *Participated in literature review, contributed to writing of Introduction and Discussion sections of manuscript, and reviewed drafts.

∙ Palmese, C. A., Wyman-Chick, K. A., Racine, C., Pollak, L. E., Lin, G.*, Farace, E., … & Neuropsychology Focus Group of the Functional Neurosurgical Working Group (FNSWG) of the Parkinson Study Group (PSG). (2021). Assessment of deep brain stimulation candidacy during the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned and future directions for neuropsychologists. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 36(1), 72-84. *Participated in literature review, contributed to writing of Introduction, Neuropsychological measures and ethical consideration, and Lessons learned and future directions sections of manuscript, and reviewed drafts.

Published Abstract
∙ Staffaroni, A., DelZenero, Y., Lin, G., Gomez, R., Keller, J. (2013). The relationship between the severity of childhood sexual abuse and verbal memory later in life. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 27, 5, 1-23.

Conference Presentations
∙ Lin, G. & Cheng Wen-Yu (2024, February). Barriers, Needs, and Future Directions in Neuropsychological Training and Practice for Serving Chinese Populations Outside of Asia. Symposium presented at International Neuropsychological Society Annual Meeting, New York City, NY.

Professional Presentations
∙ Liao, L., Harris, C., Chung, A.F., Hong, D., Lin, G., Ng, W., & Chen, M.H. (2024, February). Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP) in the Chinese Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Poster presented at the International Neuropsychological Society Annual Meeting, New York City, New York.

∙ Lin, G., Muhlhofer, W., Salzman, E., Singhal, N., & Paul, B.M. (2016, February). Multidisciplinary Evaluation of “Subclinical Seizures” in Pediatric Parietal Lobe Epilepsy: The Value of Neuropsychological Evaluation. Poster presented at the International Neuropsychological Society Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts.

∙ Staffaroni, A., DelZenero, Y., Lin, G., Gomez, R., & Keller, J. (2013, August). The Relationship Between the Severity of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Verbal Memory Later in Life. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii.

∙ DelZenero, Y., Rolfson, H., Raba, C.M., Staffaroni, A., Lin, G., & Keller, J. (2013, April). Life Skills and Physical Empowerment in Adolescent Girls: Relationship of Self-efficacy to Depression and Anxiety. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Reno, NV.

∙ Lin, G., Su, S., Kiely, T., Gomez, R.G., Schatzberg, A.F., & Keller, J. (2012, November). ACTH level and Reduced Performance on Logical Memory Task. Poster presented at National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.

∙ Su, S., Lin, G., Kiely, T., Gomez, R.G., Schatzberg, A.F., & Keller, J. (2012, November). The Effects of Depression and Anxiety on Visual Spatial Working Memory. Poster presented at National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.

∙ Kiely, T., Kelley, E., Lin, G., Su, S., Raba, C.M., Gomez, R.G., Trettin, L.J., Solvason, H.B., Schatzberg, A.F., & Keller, J. (2012, November). The Neuropsychological Performance in Refractory Major Depression and Non- Refractory Major Depression. Poster presented at National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.

∙ Ng, N., Keller, J., Melville, T., Lin, G., Tai, C., Kiely, T., & Gomez, R. (2012, August). Effects of Childhood Trauma on Predicting Mood and Anxiety Symptoms Using the CTQ and MASQ. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Orlando, FL.

∙ Lin, G., Tai, C., Trettin, L.J., Bullock, K.D., & Keller, J. (2012, April). Empowerment and Self-Defense Skills Training for Women with History of Interpersonal Violence. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association Annual Meeting, San Mateo, CA.

∙ Tai, C., Trettin, L.J., Lin, G., Kiely, T., Su, S., & Keller, J. (2012, April). Self-Defense and Life Skills Training for Women with Trauma Histories: The Pilot Study Sample. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association Annual Meeting, San Mateo, CA.

∙ Keller, J., Trettin, L.J., Tai, C., Lin, G., & Raba, C.M. (2012, April). Development of Life Skills and Self-defense Training for Women and Girls. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association Annual Meeting, San Mateo, CA.

Invited Talk
∙ Lin, G., Corpus, G., Hsu, E., Hsu, M. (2024, May). Alumni Panel Discussion: AANHPI Career Trajectories. Webinar; Presented through the Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance (APASA), Stanford, CA.

∙ Lin, G. (2024, March). Role of neuropsychology in deep brain stimulation (DBS) in Parkinson’s disease; Presented through San Francisco Neuropsychology, PC, San Francisco, CA