Cheryl Burns, PhD
Cheryl Burns, PhD
Specialty: Neuropsychologist
Program: Neuro-Oncology
Language(s): English
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Overview
Dr. Burns earned her doctoral degree from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. She completed her postdoctoral residency at Northshore Psychological Associates in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she received advanced training in clinical neuropsychology. At Moffitt Cancer Center, Dr. Burns provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adults with primary and metastatic brain tumors, cancer-related cognitive impairment ("chemo-brain"), and other neurological conditions affecting thinking, attention, memory, and daily functioning. She works closely with multidisciplinary oncology teams to help patients understand cognitive changes that they are experiencing, guides treatment planning, and aims to improve quality of life through the cancer care continuum. In addition to her clinical and academic work, Dr. Burns is actively involved in innovative research examining the cognitive effects of immunotherapy and other cancer-related treatments utilizing the core recommendations of the International Cognition and Cancer Task Force (ICCTF) to establish new neuropsychological standards for the care of patients with brain metastases. Dr. Burns is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for patients throughout Florida and beyond.
Education & Training
Fellowship:
- Northshore Psychological Associates - Neuropsychology
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Publications
- Curley MAQ, Beers SR, Asaro LA, Burns C, Koh MJ, Angus DC, Wypij D, Watson RS. Sedative Choice and Neurocognitive Outcomes After Critical Illness in Early Childhood. JAMA Netw Open. 2026 May.9(5):e2613599. Pubmedid: 42154465. Pmcid: PMC13187875.
- Watson RS, Beers SR, Asaro LA, Burns C, Koh MJ, Perry MA, Angus DC, Wypij D, Curley MAQ. Association of Acute Respiratory Failure in Early Childhood With Long-term Neurocognitive Outcomes. Jama. 2022 Mar.327(9):836-845. Pubmedid: 35230393. Pmcid: PMC8889465.
- Bloch-Salisbury E, Bogen D, Vining M, Netherton D, Rodriguez N, Bruch T, Burns C, Erceg E, Glidden B, Ayturk D, Aurora S, Yanowitz T, Barton B, Beers S. Study design and rationale for a randomized controlled trial to assess effectiveness of stochastic vibrotactile mattress stimulation versus standard non-oscillating crib mattress for treating hospitalized opioid-exposed newborns. Contemp Clin Trials Commun. 2021 Mar.21:100737. Pubmedid: 33748529. Pmcid: PMC7960539.
- Pasek TA, Burns C, Treble-Barna A, Ortiz-Aguayo R, Kochanek PM, Houtrow AJ, Beers SR, Fink EL. Important Outcomes for Parents of Critically Ill Children. Crit Care Nurse. 2019 Jun.39(3):74-79. Pubmedid: 31154335.
- Fink EL, Beers SR, Houtrow AJ, Richichi R, Burns C, Doughty L, Ortiz-Aguayo R, Madurski CA, Valenta C, Chrisman M, Golightly L, Kiger M, Patrick C, Treble-Barna A, Pollon D, Smith CM, Kochanek P. Early Protocolized Versus Usual Care Rehabilitation for Pediatric Neurocritical Care Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2019 Jun.20(6):540-550. Pubmedid: 30707210. Pmcid: PMC7112470.
- Curley MAQ, Watson RS, Cassidy AM, Burns C, Delinger RL, Angus DC, Asaro LA, Wypij D, Beers SR. Design and rationale of the "Sedation strategy and cognitive outcome after critical illness in early childhood" study. Contemp Clin Trials. 2018 Sep.72:8-15. Pubmedid: 30017814. Pmcid: PMC6914341.
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