Categoría: Mentors And Collaborators

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PhD Supervisor – Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Dr. Calabria is my primary doctoral supervisor and the coordinator of my research activities. He is an Associate Professor in the Master in Neuropsychology program at UOC. His research interests focus on neuropsychology, particularly examining speech production deficits in bilingual speakers following brain damage, including both neurodegenerative diseases and post-stroke scenarios. Additionally, he explores the mechanisms of bilingualism as a cognitive reserve factor in age-related diseases. Recently, he initiated the MEM-COG Project, investigating the impact of background music on cognitive functions in patients with neurodegenerative disorders, where I am a PhD student. Since 2020, Marco has served as an Associate Editor for the journal ‘Bilingualism: Language and Cognition’. His extensive experience and expertise have been invaluable in guiding the design and execution of my experimental protocols and providing continuous support throughout my doctoral journey

Marco Calabria Website

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Neuropsychologist – Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona

Dr. García-Sánchez is a clinical neuropsychologist at the Neurology Department of Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau and a specialist in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of cognitive deficits. She is also a university professor and coordinates the Master’s program in Neuropsychology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Her clinical and research work focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, pediatric and adult neuropsychology, and cognitive rehabilitation strategies, including music-based interventions like the chorus for Parkinson and aphasia patients of the hospital, which she helped to create.

In my doctoral research, Dr. García-Sánchez plays a key role as the main clinical collaborator, especially in the recruitment, screening, and neuropsychological evaluation of patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Her clinical expertise and active involvement have been essential in bridging the gap between experimental design and real-world application.