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Sandra Bond Chapman Ph.D.

About

SANDRA BOND CHAPMAN, PhD

Founder and Chief Director, Center for BrainHealth®

Dee Wyly Distinguished University Professor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences

The University of Texas at Dallas

Co-leader, BrainHealth 2027 Global Initiative

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Enhancing cognitive performance

Strengthening brain systems for healthy aging

Improving human productivity, developing a blueprint to measure brain health

Accelerating innovation through education and leadership training in youth

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Chapman is the co-leader of the international BrainHealth 2027 initiative. Headed by the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas, BrainHealth 2027 seeks to enable significant, measurable improvements in brain health among the general population.

A cognitive neuroscientist with more than 50 funded research grants and more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, her scientific studies to advance innovative and critical reasoning, strengthen brain resilience and incite healthier habits to extend our brain span throughout life.

Her research melds interdisciplinary expertise including cognitive neuroscience, rehabilitation, brain imaging, medicine and neuroengineering. The goals: to understand how to better evaluate higher-order, strategic cognition, and to develop, test and implement protocols to achieve optimal brain performance through enhancing and preserving frontal lobe function.

Dr. Chapman is a regular contributor to HuffPost, TheHill.com, Psychology Today and has been featured as an expert in national and international publications and media outlets including USA Today, CNN, Fox News, Reuters, Neurology Now, The Dallas Morning News, and many others.

EDUCATION

BA, Speech Pathology, University of North Texas (1973)MA, Communication Disorders, University of North Texas (1974)

PhD, Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Texas at Dallas (1986)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Chapman SB, Mudar RA. Enhancement of cognitive and neural functions through complex reasoning training: evidence from normal and clinical populations. Front Syst Neurosci. 2014;8:69.

Motes MA, Yezhuvath US, Aslan S, Spence JS, Rypma B, Chapman SB. Higher-order cognitive training effects on processing speed-related neural activity: a randomized trial. Neurobiol Aging. 2018 Feb;62:72-81. doi: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2017.10.003.

Chapman SB, Spence JS, Aslan S, Keebler MW. Enhancing Innovation and Underlying Neural Mechanisms Via Cognitive Training in Healthy Older Adults. Front Aging Neurosci. 2017 Oct 9;9:314.

Chapman SB, Aslan S, Spence JS, Keebler MW, DeFina LF, Didehbani N, Perez AM, Lu H, D’Esposito M. Distinct Brain and Behavioral Benefits from Cognitive vs. Physical Training: A Randomized Trial in Aging Adults. Front Hum Neurosci. 2016;10:338.

Han K, Martinez D, Chapman SB, Krawczyk DC. Neural correlates of reduced depressive symptoms following cognitive training for chronic traumatic brain injury. Hum Brain Mapp. 2018 Mar 23.

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders & Sciences

American Association for the Advancement of Science

American Society of Aging

Cognitive Neuroscience Society

Gerontological Society of America

International Neuropsychological Society

Society for Neuroscience

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Books by Sandra Bond Chapman Ph.D.
Recent Posts
The Potential of the Aging Mind
Why the a comprehensive perspective on the aging brain is key and how the latest neuroscience research combats commonly held beliefs about the aging brain's inevitable, progressive decline
7 Secrets to Turbocharging Your Brain
Consider that the brain is the most powerful, most staggeringly complex electro-biochemical machine ever created. Above and behind our eyes are 100 billion neurons in a small calcium shell, laced with organic pumps, channels and switches. Until recently, this complicated organ was thought to be static and unchangeable. Far from it.
Recalibrating the Mind of Our Nation's Warriors
Matters of mental health all too often carry negative connotations and stigmata. These views are fueled by a lack of public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the realities of mental health issues combined with both personal and societal fear. By addressing some myths surrounding traumatic brain injury and PTSD, we can impact the future of veterans.
Train Your Brain to Thrive From 9 to 5

A healthy brain is a financial asset, with an impact on the bottom line, for both individuals and corporations. Follow these five scientifically-proven tips to make your brain smarter and help your brain thrive from 9 to 5.

A healthy brain is a financial asset, with an impact on the bottom line, for both individuals and corporations. Follow these five scientifically-proven tips to make your brain smarter and help your brain thrive from 9 to 5.

Why Your Mind Needs a Break

Do your brains–and yourselves–a favor this summer. Take a vacation. You will return to work or school reinvigorated and calm. And your brain will be tuned-up–ready to creatively tackle the most challenging problems with fresh new perspective and energy.

Do your brains–and yourselves–a favor this summer. Take a vacation. You will return to work or school reinvigorated and calm. And your brain will be tuned-up–ready to creatively tackle the most challenging problems with fresh new perspective and energy.

Improving Our Nation's Brain Health

Through all stages of life, Americans can do much more to protect and enhance the health of their brains. That was the message of the inaugural Brain Health Summit, titled "The Human Brain: Resilience and Regeneration," that convened in Washington, D.C. and focused on improving brain health and performance through research, education and programs of action.

Through all stages of life, Americans can do much more to protect and enhance the health of their brains. That was the message of the inaugural Brain Health Summit, titled "The Human Brain: Resilience and Regeneration," that convened in Washington, D.C. and focused on improving brain health and performance through research, education and programs of action.

Insight Into Autism: The Latest Brain Research

April is National Autism Awareness Month, a good time to put to rest some of the misconceptions about autism and to highlight exciting new brain research that will help more individuals with autism achieve productive life success.

April is National Autism Awareness Month, a good time to put to rest some of the misconceptions about autism and to highlight exciting new brain research that will help more individuals with autism achieve productive life success.

Making Noise About Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's is a formidable foe. But research is leading to a better understanding of Alzheimer's and ultimately, to protocols to add longevity to brain performance in brain disease, health or injury.

Alzheimer's is a formidable foe. But research is leading to a better understanding of Alzheimer's and ultimately, to protocols to add longevity to brain performance in brain disease, health or injury.

Do Brain Games Really Boost Brainpower?

But with all the buzz about brain games—such as crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and even brain training websites—it begs the question: Can brain games be beneficial to brain health?

But with all the buzz about brain games—such as crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and even brain training websites—it begs the question: Can brain games be beneficial to brain health?