Book cover for Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery by Ted Schwartz, MD.

A Frontiers of BrainHealth talk takes place in Center for BrainHealth's Brain Performance Institute.

Frontiers of BrainHealth

SAME EVENT AS SEPT. 13 BRAINHEALTH PRESENTS: International speaker and one of the nation’s leading neurological surgeons, Theodore H. Schwartz, MD, explores major advances in the history of brain health and the science significance of popular brain-related topics in a fireside chat with neurologist and longtime friend Mitch Elkind, MD, of the American Heart Association.

Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery

As principal investigator for UTD's Speech Neuroscience Lab, Roozbeh Behroozmand, PhD, conducts research into the neuroscience of speech production and sensorimotor control with focus on identifying behavioral, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging biomarkers of speech disorders in neurological conditions including Parkinson's and post-stroke aphasia. 

Speech Production and Sensorimotor Control Deficits in Post-Stroke Aphasia

Internationally-known for his work in the treatment of pediatric depression, Graham Emslie, MD, conducts trials with medications and psychotherapy for children and adolescents with depression, anxiety disorders and suicidal behavior. In 2003, he was awarded the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation Award for his work.

The Treatment of Pediatric Depression and Suicidality

What is human flourishing, or the "fullness of life," and what factors promote it? How do answers vary across cultures?  Director of Harvard's Flourishing Network, Matthew T. Lee, PhD, discusses initiatives to establish a Global Community of Practice for Flourishing and what the construct of flourishing adds to wellness, happiness and well-being.

Why Is Brain Health Important for the Global Conversation about Human Flourishing?

As UTD's neuroscience chair, Gregory Dussor, PhD, focuses on understanding cellular mechanisms of neural activation as well as plasticity. Recently, his research team began to investigate mechanisms that may contribute to the higher prevalence of migraine in women, including the hormone prolactin and calcitonin gene-related peptide.

Pathological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets for Migraine Headache

Daniel P. Perl, MD, is highly regarded for his work on the neuropathology of age-related neurodegenerative disorders, especially the role of environmental factors in their induction. At the  Department of Defense’s Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, he established a state-of-the-art neuropathology laboratory dedicated to research on the acute and long-term effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD among military personnel. 

The Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury Among Military Personnel

Debbie Beck, EdD, Healthcare Operations and Strategic Planning Executive; Principal ate Perkins&Will.


An expert at the intersection of brain health and the built environment, Debbie Beck, EdD, serves as a bridge between health practitioners and our design teams. Her vast and varied experience as a clinician, healthcare executive, teacher, and leader on the front lines of public and community health crises helps us translate clients’ visions into efficient, empathetic healthcare spaces — especially within behavioral health.

NEW – Neuroscience and the Built Environment: Advancing Brain Health and Resiliency

Dr. Jiahui Guo’s research focuses on human high-level perception and cognition (e.g, face recognition, social perception) in typical and neuropsychological populations, combining research techniques such as naturalistic stimuli, neuroimaging, behavioral measurements, computational modeling, and artificial neural networks. She is an assistant professor at UTD and external fellow at the Center for Vital Longevity. 

Understanding Human High-Level Perception Using Naturalistic Stimuli

Noa Ofen, PhD, leads research to investigate the development of memory systems in the brain, pairing careful behavioral assessments with multiple neuroimaging approaches. She and her team seek to understand the factors that shape cognitive ability across the lifespan. She is a professor at UTD and the Center for Vital Longevity. 

The Development of Memory Systems in the Brain

Dr. Francesca Filbey in a blue blouse with the background blurred

World-renowned expert in the brain mechanisms of addictive disorders, Dr. Francesca Filbey is leading groundbreaking research to examine how memory and sleep problems interact as a result of cannabis use. Despite popular interest in potential benefits and side effects of cannabis, this question remains under-investigated. The potential societal impact of this research is high, given that addictive disorders cause an extensive burden in terms of morbidity, mortality, and public health costs, yet treatment strategies have only proven modestly effective. 

NEW – Cannabis, Memory and Sleep

Regrettably, this Frontiers talk with Natalia Rost, PhD, has been cancelled.

CANCELLED – From DISCOVERY to Brain Health: Lessons from Acute Ischemic Stroke

Dr. Heidi Blumenthal's research focuses on the causes of maladaptive stress response and risk behaviors, with an emphasis on the dynamic interplay of anxiety and substance use. An associate professor at University of North Texas, she leads research exploring how anxiety vulnerability may enhance likelihood of problematic substance use activity as well, as how substance use may increase risk for anxiety. 

CANCELLED – Maladaptive Stress Response and Risk Behaviors

Interdisciplinary scientist Lee Hood, MD, PhD, advocates for a shift in the traditional healthcare model from a disease focus to a prevention and wellness approach, and envisions a future of predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory (P4) healthcare achieved through a systems approach to biology.

CANCELLED – The Age of Scientific Wellness

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