Center for BrainHealth

Improving the lives of veterans

through transformational scientific study.

Teen Reasoning Initiative

Solving the pervasive crisis in critical thinking skills.

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Brain Performance Institute - The Epicenter for Cognitive Training

Center for BrainHealth announces the creation of the Brain Performance Institute, a place dedicated to maximizing brain performance.
By: The Center for BrainHealth

Jake Schick

Former U.S. Marine, Jake Schick, graduated from SMART participant to Warrior Training Team member.

Why Single-Tasking Makes You Smarter

BrainHealth's Dr. Chapman shares how science shows single-tasking makes you smarter and boosts brainpower.

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Would You Like to Participate in Important Brain Research?

Make a real difference by taking part in unique brain studies designed to investigate all aspects of the brain – across ages, disorders, and conditions. Discover how.

Help BrainHealth Research Change the World for the Better

The Center seeks exemplary student research scientists - including the most promising postdoctoral students. Find out how you can join the team.

Featured Profiles

Eric Bennett, C.F.A., C.P.A.

Executive Director, Brain Performance Institute

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Eric Nestler, M.D., Ph.D.

Scientific Advisory Board Member

Dr. Eric Nestler is the Nash Family Professor of Neuroscience at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where he serves as Chair of the Department of Neuroscience and Director of the Friedman Brain Institute. He is a member of the Center for BrainHealth's scientific advisory board.

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Sarah Sprinkle

Grants and Contracts Specialist

At BrainHealth, Sarah works closely with researchers on drafting research proposals to garner funds from various agencies as well as audits funds once awarded.

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Nyaz Didehbani, Ph.D.

Research Clinician

Dr. Didehbani conducts clinical research as a part of the BrainHealth Institute for Athletes team and administers neuropsychological assessments with professional athletes involved in the study. Dr. Didehbani, a liscensed psychologist, is also trained to conduct the repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation intervention as part of BrainHealth's research with service members returning from war.

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Jennifer Zientz, M.S., CCC/SLP

Head of Clinical Services

Jennifer Zientz, head of clinical services at the Center for BrainHealth, studies healthy aging across generations.

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From our blog

Study Finds Correlation Between Depression and Structural Brain Differences in Retired NFL Players

A study led by the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas examining the brains of former National Football League players has found that structural brain differences in athletes with concussion histories may predict developing depressive symptoms.