Northeastern University · ChemistryCognitive Training and Executive Function Lab
Aaron R Seitz · Boston, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Aaron R. Seitz's lab at Northeastern University focuses on understanding and improving cognitive training interventions for adolescents, especially those with ADHD. The research aims to explore how different methods of cognitive training affect working memory and executive functions, with an emphasis on creating reliable and effective tools that can be widely shared. The lab emphasizes transparency in research by promoting open science and data sharing, ensuring the findings can benefit both healthcare professionals and broader communities.
working memoryexecutive functionADHDcognitive trainingdata sharingopen sciencemental healthadolescents
Research Aims
4AIM 01Identify the key factors that mediate cognitive training outcomes.
AIM 02Examine the differential effects of cognitive training on youth with ADHD.
AIM 03Investigate how individual characteristics influence training outcomes.
AIM 04Promote open science through the development and sharing of research tools and datasets.
Skills the Lab Values
cognitive assessmentstatistical analysisdata managementrandomized controlled trialsapplication developmentuser experience designbehavioral interventionsmental health researchprogram evaluation
Output against the department
Publications333top 33% of dept.72nd of 216
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Citations7.8kbottom 46% of dept.117th of 216
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