Baylor College of Medicine · NeuroscienceVanegas Apathy Lab
Nora Vanegas-Arroyave · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Nora Vanegas-Arroyave's lab studies the causes of apathy in patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. They aim to understand how changes in the brain affect motivation and goal-directed behavior. Using neuroimaging and electrical stimulation techniques, the lab investigates ways to improve the quality of life for patients by developing targeted treatments for apathy.
apathyAlzheimer's DiseaseParkinson's Diseaseneuroimagingdeep brain stimulationbrain circuitsmotivational behaviorreward sensitivity
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the neuroanatomical basis of apathy in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
AIM 02Evaluate the link between neurodegeneration and dimensions of apathy using behavioral tasks.
AIM 03Test the effects of deep brain stimulation on motivation in Parkinson's disease patients.
Skills the Lab Values
neuroimagingdeep brain stimulationbehavioral task designdata analysis using computational toolsstatistical analysiselectrical manipulation techniquescognitive assessmentspatient interviewsclinical trial protocols
Output against the department
Publications59bottom 14% of dept.573rd of 671
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Citations854bottom 4% of dept.645th of 671
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