Beyond the Test: How Our Active Research Shapes Your Neuropsych Evaluation
In the world of clinical care, expertise is everything. For many concierge and direct-access clients, knowing that their neuropsychological evaluation is guided by the most current scientific evidence—often evidence created by their own clinician—is the ultimate marker of quality.
Our practice is committed to staying at the forefront of neuropsychology, actively conducting research and presenting at major national and international conferences. This engagement ensures you benefit from testing protocols and diagnostic precision that reflect the latest advancements in brain science.
Driving Innovation in Neuropsychological Assessment
Our published and ongoing research focuses on improving the efficiency and accuracy of evaluation methods. When you receive an assessment from us, you’re benefiting from this dedication to innovation:
Precision and Efficiency in Testing
Our work directly addresses common questions about testing methods, ensuring your evaluation is both thorough and time-efficient. The manuscript "Longer is better? Evaluating diagnostic accuracy and efficiency of short vs. long neuropsychological batteries: A Monte Carlo simulation study" (under review in The Clinical Neuropsychologist) explores how to maximize diagnostic accuracy while minimizing testing time—a direct benefit for our busy concierge clients.
Mapping the Brain’s Executive Network
We use advanced neuroimaging techniques to understand complex cognitive functions. The manuscript "Hubs, influencers, and communities of executive functions: A task-based fMRI graph analysis" applies graph theory to fMRI data, helping us map how different parts of the brain communicate during tasks like attention and inhibition. This fundamental understanding translates into more precise interpretations of your cognitive assessment results.
Recognized Thought Leadership and Peer Collaboration
Authority is built on recognition from peers. Our team actively participates in leading organizations and shares insights that shape the future of the field:
National Workshops on Technology and Innovation
We are proud to contribute to the professional community. Our participation in the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN) Workshop on 'Technology and innovation in neuropsychological teaching, testing, and treatment' highlights our role in defining the best practical, cutting-edge solutions for practitioners nationwide. This directly supports our commitment to valid, reliable Tele-neuropsychology services.
Focus on Complex Clinical Populations
Our presentations demonstrate a wide breadth of clinical focus, ensuring we are prepared for complex cases across the lifespan:
- TBI & Recovery: Research on 'Machine learning models to predict the outcome of traumatic brain injury' and 'Possible Modulators of Neuroplasticity during Spontaneous Recovery of Traumatic Brain Injury' informs our advanced TBI/Concussion assessments.
- Cerebrovascular Health: The presentation 'Behavioral health assessment for post-stroke patients' (Innovations in Cerebrovascular Science Conference) ensures we incorporate crucial behavioral and emotional factors into assessments for stroke survivors.
- Executive Functions: Our recognition with a student poster award at the NAN 2022 Convention for 'Graph theoretical analysis of brain functional connectivity in initiation and inhibition tasks' underscores our deep expertise in executive functioning (core to ADHD and frontal lobe disorders).
The Concierge Advantage: Science Applied
For our clients, this active research agenda means you are receiving care that is not just reactive, but proactive and scientifically validated. We don't just use standard tests; we are involved in the research that determines which tests are best, ensuring maximum efficiency and the highest level of diagnostic certainty.
When you choose a concierge service backed by ongoing research, you are choosing a partner who is defining the future of neuropsychology, today.