Temple University · PhysiologyGiovannetti Assessment Lab
Tania Giovannetti · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Tania Giovannetti's lab focuses on improving the assessment of everyday functioning in older adults, particularly those at risk for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. They utilize innovative digital tools, such as virtual reality and smartphone applications, to create more accurate and efficient measures of functional abilities over time. This research aims to pave the way for better clinical evaluations and interventions that can support aging populations.
Alzheimer's Diseasefunctional assessmentvirtual realitydigital phenotypingaging in placecognitive declineeveryday functionecological momentary assessment
Research Aims
3AIM 01Evaluate the predictive validity of the Virtual Kitchen Challenge-2 after 3-5 years.
AIM 02Develop and pilot a new automated version of the VKC.
AIM 03Assess the relationship between functional capacity and everyday behaviors using GPS and EMA.
Skills the Lab Values
virtual reality designsmartphone app developmentstatistical modelingdata collection and analysisregression analysis
Output against the department
Publications220top 28% of dept.79th of 286
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Citations4.3kbottom 36% of dept.184th of 286
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