NYNG Bilingual Task Force Student Research Forum

NYNG Bilingual Task Force Student Research Forum 

Moderators: H. Bender, Ph.D., ABPP and L. Nakhutina, Ph.D., ABPP 

October 12, 2022 

6:00-7:30pm 

Presenter: Alena Stasenko, Ph.D. 

Affiliation: University of California, San Diego, Lab of Cognitive Imaging 

Title: Effects of bilingualism in epilepsy: Exploring neuroplasticity and cognitive reserve 

This talk will cover recent studies examining the effects of bilingualism on structural and functional changes in the brain in people with temporal lobe epilepsy. Challenges related to bilingual assessment and future directions will also be discussed. 

Presenter: Jéssica Orobio, B.S. 

Affiliation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 

Title: "The development of a neuropsychological tool for Spanish-speaking children in the U.S." 

A discussion regarding the development of a new neuropsychological tool in Spanish and for children. Important considerations when developing a measure intended to assess a culturally rich and linguistically diverse group will also be presented. 

Details to Access the Webinar TBD

Free Event

For more information, contact: luba.nakhutina@gmail.com or Heidibender@aol.com