Press Releases
March 1, 2016
Brain Connectivity Disruptions May Explain Cognitive Deficits in People with Brain Injury
A study recently published in the Journal of International Neuropsychological Society found that individuals who are at least six months post-injury exhibit between-network, long-range and inter-hemispheric connectivity disruptions.
February 24, 2016
Neuropsychologist Brings Extensive Research Experience to BrainHealth
Dr. Ian Robertson has joined the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas as the T. Boone Pickens Distinguished Scientist. His research seeks to improve brain health and cognitive performance in the aging population, with a particular focus on various brain stimulation methods.
February 11, 2016
Symposium to provide global perspectives on brain health and the emerging field of computational ps
On April 14, the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas and its partners at the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute at The University California, Berkeley, will host the tenth annual Reprogramming the Brain to Health Symposium focusing on computational psychiatry and neurology.
February 10, 2016
Starting Age of Marijuana Use May Have Long-Term Effects on Brain Development
The age at which an adolescent begins using marijuana may affect typical brain development, according to researchers at the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas.
December 8, 2015
Building Camaraderie for Veterans: Highland Capital Management
Highland Capital Management's generous $1 million gift to the Center for BrainHealth’s capital campaign will sponsor the Highland Warrior Lounge, a zen-like space for service members, veterans, and military spouses and caregivers who visit the Brain Performance Institute building.
November 30, 2015
World Renowned Brain Experts to Lead Center for BrainHealth’s Annual Public Lecture Series
The Brain: An Owner’s Guide four-part lecture series sponsored by The Container Store begins February 2, 2016.
November 12, 2015
Center for BrainHealth’s Brain Performance Institute partners with Ciber to reach first responders i
Center for BrainHealth scientists and clinicians delivered our evidence-based high performance brain training program to a group of law enforcement officers in North Texas earlier this week, thanks to generous support from global IT consulting company, Ciber.
November 11, 2015
Fighting Wars at Home: A Veteran’s Perspective and Passion for Change
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Mike Rials talks about what it means to be a veteran today, the stigmata so many veterans face when they return home, and finding purpose after service by empowering others to care for their brain health.
November 5, 2015
Brain Imaging Reveals Possible Depression Signature in Traumatic Brain Injury
From Dr. Dan Krawczyk's lab: Kihwan Han lead authors a study that finds specific brain connectivity changes in individuals with depression after a traumatic brain injury that could lead to a biomarker for the common psychiatric diagnosis.
November 3, 2015
Study: How Depressive Thoughts Persevere, Interfere with Memory for People with Depression
Research from Dr. Bart Rypma's lab sheds light on how depressive thoughts interfere with memory and its cognitive cost.