Posts Tagged ‘Neuroscience Interview Series’
Cognitive Training and Brain Fitness Computer Programs: Interview with Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg
Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg is a clinical professor of neurology at New York University School of Medicine, and author of over 50 peer-reviewed papers. His areas of expertise include executive functions, memory, attention deficit disorder, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and others. Dr. Goldberg was a student and close associate of the great neuropsychologist Alexander Luria. His…
Read MoreBrain Training and “Brain-ism” in Japan
Today we are traveling to Japan. Go Hirano is a serial Japanese entrepreneur who has been exploring neuroscience-based opportunities in Japan, having recently created the company NeuWell (neuroscience for wellness). ———————- Key take-aways: — People in Japan devour any product with brain-related claims — But there has been a recent backlash against children videogames, so…
Read MoreEnhancing Trader Performance and The Psychology of Trading: Interview with Brett N. Steenbarger
Today we are going to talk about the applications of cognitive neuroscience to trading and neurofinance. Brett N. Steenbarger , Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Upstate Medical University, active trader for over 30 years, former Director of Trader Development for Kingstree Trading, LLC, and author of The Psychology of…
Read MoreCognitive Training for Basketball Game-Intelligence: Interview with Prof. Daniel Gopher
Professor Daniel Gopher is a fellow of the U.S. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and the International Ergonomics Association, Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Human Factors Engineering at Technion, Israel’s Institute of Science, and one of world’s leading figures in the field of Cognitive Training. During his 40 year career, he has held a variety…
Read MoreThe Art of Changing the Brain: Interview with Dr. James Zull
Learning through a virtuous Learning Cycle. That’s the message from Dr. James Zull, Professor of Biology and Biochemistry at Case Western University, Director of UCITE (The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education), and Professor of a Human Learning and The Brain class. Dr. Zull loves to learn. And to teach. And to build…
Read MoreCognitive Training and ADD/ADHD: Interview with Prof. David Rabiner
On Friday we had the opportunity to interview Professor David Rabiner. He is a Senior Research Scientist and the Director of Psychology and Neuroscience Undergraduate Studies at Duke University, and also advocate for children and adults with ADD/ADHD. Alvaro Fernandez (AF): welcome, Professor Rabiner. Could you first provide us with some background on your research interests?
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