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Our Research Focus
Our Research Focus
Dr. Voelbel's research aims to improve the cognitive and functional outcomes of individuals living with chronic brain injuries. His lab pursues three core lines of inquiry:
Dr. Voelbel's research aims to improve the cognitive and functional outcomes of individuals living with chronic brain injuries. His lab pursues three core lines of inquiry:
1) Investigating and designing randomized controlled studies for cognitive interventions to improve speed of information processing, attention, working memory, and problem-solving skills in order to improve participation in everyday life activities in adults living with a chronic brain injury
2) Exploring the relationship of cognitive deficits and psychological disturbances in adults with neurological conditions
3) Utilizing neuroimaging techniques to understand the effects of computerized cognitive training on neuroplasticity and the longitudinal effects of brain injuries on white matter
His work is supported by federal and foundation grants and is frequently presented at international conferences on neurorehabilitation and neuropsychology.
His work is supported by federal and foundation grants and is frequently presented at international conferences on neurorehabilitation and neuropsychology.
Current Recruiting Studies
Current Recruiting Studies
Verbal Working Memory and Attention Remediation for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury
Verbal Working Memory and Attention Remediation for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury
This project examines if computerized cognitive remediation improves working memory and attention in adults who experienced a brain injury.
Eligibility Criteria:
Documented brain injury due to a blow to the head
Above the age of 18 years old
Free of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
Free of current alcohol abuse or substance use disorder
At least 12 months post-injury
Research Coordinator:
Amelia Bermudez
amb10487@nyu.edu
Validity of Online Cognitive Assessment
Validity of Online Cognitive Assessment
The purpose of the study is to compare the administration of in-person traditional clinical neuropsychological tests to the online administration of the same neuropsychological tests through a videoconferencing link such as Zoom.
Eligibility Criteria:
Above the age of 18 years old
Physically able to operate a computer and assessment measures
Free of current drug or alcohol use disorder diagnosis
No history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder diagnosis
Free of mild cognitive disorder or dementia diagnosis
Research Lead:
Christian Zaballos
Processing Speed and Working Memory on Cognitive Abilities
Processing Speed and Working Memory on Cognitive Abilities
The purpose of the study is to investigates the effects of processing speed on working memory and cognitive flexibility in healthy adults.
Eligibility Criteria:
Above the age of 18 years old
Free of current drug or alcohol use disorder
No history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder diagnosis
No history of a neurological condition
Research Lead:
Heather Bransfield
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