Friends Fund New Brain Studies

Source: https://brainhealth.utdallas.edu/friends-fund-new-brain-studies/

This year’s luncheon was sponsored by Katherine and Bob Penn and took place on September 28. Since 2008, the Friends of BrainHealth have raised more than $2.2 million to fund independently designed research studies led by scientists who are establishing their careers. This year’s Visionary Friend award recipients, selected by committee recommendation, include:

DANA JUETT DISTINGUISHED NEW SCIENTIST

Erin Venza, MS, CCC-SLP
Chemobrain Prevalence and Brain Resilience in Breast Cancer Patients
“Chemobrain” is a term to describe the persistent cognitive complaints experienced after chemotherapy treatment. This study will examine the effectiveness of a short-term cognitive reasoning training program to improve cognitive, psychological, and brain health in breast cancer survivors who have completed chemotherapy treatment within the past si…

Source: https://brainhealth.utdallas.edu/friends-fund-new-brain-studies/

This year’s luncheon was sponsored by Katherine and Bob Penn and took place on September 28. Since 2008, the Friends of BrainHealth have raised more than $2.2 million to fund independently designed research studies led by scientists who are establishing their careers. This year’s Visionary Friend award recipients, selected by committee recommendation, include:

DANA JUETT DISTINGUISHED NEW SCIENTIST

Erin Venza, MS, CCC-SLP
Chemobrain Prevalence and Brain Resilience in Breast Cancer Patients
“Chemobrain” is a term to describe the persistent cognitive complaints experienced after chemotherapy treatment. This study will examine the effectiveness of a short-term cognitive reasoning training program to improve cognitive, psychological, and brain health in breast cancer survivors who have completed chemotherapy treatment within the past si…

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