Press Releases
January 15, 2020
How to Conquer Top 25 Financial Biases
New book co-authored by Center for BrainHealth® deputy director shares scientifically demonstrated financial biases DALLAS January 15, 2020 – People can be remarkably irrational in the complex setting of financial markets. This can lead to catastrophic mistakes costing millions of dollars, according to a new book co-authored by…
December 2, 2019
The University of Texas at Dallas BrainHealth Imaging Center Opens
Unique facility expands potential for innovative research into human brain health (Pictured from left): Speakers Mr. Tom Leppert, Dr. Bart Rypma, Dr. Richard Benson, Dr. Steven Small, Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, Dr. Vince Calhoun. DALLAS (December 2, 2019) – The Center for BrainHealth® at The University of Texas at…
November 7, 2019
Friends of BrainHealth Fund Innovative New Research Projects
(Pictured from left): Aaron Tate, Shelly Gordon, Kathryn West, Dinesh Sivakolundu, Matthew Kmiecik, Michael Lundie, Irene Zhao and Mark Zuppichini. DALLAS (November 7, 2019) – The Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, recently hosted the annual Friends of BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon at the…
September 26, 2019
Center for BrainHealth® Joins StrongMind Alliance
DALLAS (September 26, 2019) – The Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas has joined the StrongMind alliance at the invitation of SoldierStrong. StrongMind brings together expertise from the University of Southern California, Syracuse University, Iowa State University and University of Texas at Dallas’ Center…
August 30, 2019
Center for BrainHealth Researchers Develop Groundbreaking Biomarker to Predict Cognitive Change in Multiple Sclerosis
Patent-pending technology has broader applications to evaluate efficacy of treatments DALLAS (August 30, 2019) – Researchers at the Center for BrainHealth®, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, recently completed a study that assessed the stiffness of blood vessels in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) to…
July 31, 2019
Mindcurrent partners with Center for BrainHealth to map human emotions
DALLAS and PORTLAND, Ore. July 22, 2019 — With decades of experience pioneering new fields of research in human cognitive performance and resilience, the Center for BrainHealth® at The University of Texas at Dallas is teaming up with Portland, Oregon-based wellness startup Mindcurrent to conduct a…
July 23, 2019
BrainHealth Researchers Study the Neurochemistry of Social Perception
DALLAS (July 23, 2019) – Cues signaling trust and dominance are crucial for social life. Recent research from Dr. Dan Krawczyk’s lab at the Center for BrainHealth® explored whether administering two chemically similar hormones known to affect social cognition – oxytocin and vasopressin – would influence the perception…
July 19, 2019
Center for BrainHealth Researchers Develop New Technology for Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Treatment
Patent-pending tool creates 3D images of brain lesions DALLAS (July 19, 2019) – Researchers at the Center for BrainHealth®, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, in collaboration with a team from UT Southwestern, have developed technology for a novel diagnostic method for multiple sclerosis (MS).
April 10, 2019
Online Tool Empowers Kids with Social Learning Deficits via Real-Time, Virtual World Training and Interactions
Charisma™ shows strong results for children with autism, ADHD, self-worth challenges Dallas, TX (April 10, 2019) – After five years of proven success with Charisma™ for Youth – an evidence-based virtual training program to learn and practice social skills in real time with trained clinicians – the Brain Performance…
April 10, 2019
Research Underscores Value of Cognitive Training for Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Memory and higher-order cognitive functions improve; neuro-stimulation fails to enhance training benefits DALLAS (April 9, 2019) – Researchers at the Center for BrainHealth®, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, investigated the effects of combining two non-pharmacological interventions for adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): eight semi-weekly sessions…