Virtual Events
Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery
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FRIDAY AT LUNCHTIME: International speaker and one of the nation’s leading neurological surgeons, Theodore H. Schwartz, MD, shares a surgeon’s perspective on 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.
Eating for Better Brain Health: The Power of Neuroprotective Foods
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Can what you eat slow down the aging process of the brain? It's true! Learn about the latest research into brain-protective diets with physician and author Dr. Annie Fenn, in a moderated conversation with Krys Boyd, host and managing editor of Think, the popular KERA-FM program and podcast. Sponsored by The Gratitude Fund at the Dallas Foundation.
Speech Production and Sensorimotor Control Deficits in Post-Stroke Aphasia
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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.
From DISCOVERY to Brain Health: Lessons from Acute Ischemic Stroke
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Vascular neurologist Natalia Rost, MD, has devoted her career to neuroimaging of acute stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases, the role of genetics in acute cerebral ischemia, and advancing outcome prediction in patients with acute stroke.
The Treatment of Pediatric Depression
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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 Secret Synergies Between Growth Mindset and Stress
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Psychologist Dr. David Yeager studies the processes shaping adolescent development, especially how factors of social cognition and physiology interact with each other to create positive or negative trajectories for youth. His research seeks to influence these psychological processes, so as to improve developmental and educational outcomes for youth. He is a professor at UT Austin.
Why Is Brain Health Important for the Global Conversation about Human Flourishing?
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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.
Pathological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets for Migraine Headache
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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.
The Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury Among Military Personnel
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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.
Maladaptive Stress Response and Risk Behaviors
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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.
Understanding Human High-Level Perception Using Naturalistic Stimuli
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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.
The Development of Memory Systems in the Brain
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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.