2016
Group Leader
Jordi Peña Casanova
The Neurofunctionality of Brain and Language Research Group focuses on the study of the relationships between the brain and cognition, behaviour, and emotional states, with special interest on language. These relationships are studied in the context of focal and diffuse brain pathology, particularly in neurodegenerative diseases, tumours and epilepsy.
The unit has a multidisciplinary approach to neurofunctionality and language in the study of patients to be submitted to neurosurgical procedures. This approach enables to carry out advanced neurosurgery, with unquestionable benefits for the patient, given that during the surgical operation the cerebral zones related to cognitive functions can be differentiated and protected. The technology implemented in the operating theatre is used in conjunction with cognitive and neurophysiologic studies.
Members
Gerardo Conesa Bertran (Researcher)
Ane Miren Crespo Cuevas (Technician)
Ignacio Delgado Martínez (Researcher)
Rosa M. Manero Borras (PhD Student)
Núria Massuet Pujadas (Technician)
Víctor Manuel Puente Periz (Research)
Rodrigo Alberto Rocamora Zúñiga (Resercher)
Gonzalo Sánchez Benavides (Technician)
Gloria Villalba Martínez (Researcher)
Laia Vinaixa Campos (Technician)
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Main Publications
• Coma M, González-Moneo MJ, Enjuanes C, Poveda P, Bas D, Andrés B, Tajes M, García-Elias A, Farré N, Sánchez-Benavides G, Martí-Almor J, Comín J, Benito B. Effect of Permanent Atrial Fibrillation on Cognitive Function in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure. Am J Cardiol 2016; 117(2): 233-239. IF 3.154. Q2.
• De la Torre R, de Sola S, Hernández G, Farré M, Pujol J, Rodríguez J, Espadaler JM, Langohr K, Cuenca A, Principe A, Xicota L, Janel N, Catuara S, Sánchez-Benavides G, Blehaut H, Dueñas I, del Hoyo L, Benejam B, Blanco-Hinojo L, Videla S, Fitó M, Delabar JM, Dierssen M, TESDAD study group. Safety and efficacy of cognitive training plus epigallocatechin-3-gallate in young adults with Down's syndrome (TESDAD): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial. Lancet Neurology 2016; 15(8): 801-810. IF 23.468. Q1.
• Del Hoyo L, Xicota L, Langohr K, Sánchez-Benavides G, de Sola S, Cuenca A, Rodríguez J, Rodríguez-Morató J, Farré M, Dierssen M, de la Torre R, TESDAD Study Group. VNTR-DAT1 and COMTVal158Met Genotypes Modulate Mental Flexibility and Adaptive Behavior Skills in Down Syndrome. Front Behav Neurosci 2016; 10: 193. IF 3.392. Q1.
• Gramunt N, Sánchez-Benavides G, Buschke H, Lipton RB, Masramon X, Gispert JD, Peña-Casanova J, Fauria K, Molinuevo JL. Psychometric Properties of the Memory Binding Test: Test-Retest Reliability and Convergent Validity. J Alzheimers Dis 2016; 50(4): 999-1010. IF 3.92. Q2.
• Gramunt N, Sánchez-Benavides G, Buschke H, Peña-Casanova J, Masramon X, Fauria K, Gispert JD, Molinuevo JL. The Memory Binding Test: Developmentof Two Alternate Forms into Spanish and Catalan. J Alzheimers Dis 2016; 52(1): 283-293. IF 3.92. Q2.
• Teixidor P, Arráez MÁ, Villalba G, García R, Tardáguila M, González JJ, Rimbau J, Vidal X, Montané E. Safety and Efficacy of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid for High Grade Glioma in Usual Clinical Practice: A Prospective Cohort Study. PLoS ONE 2016; 11(2): e0149244. IF 3.057. Q1.
Ongoing Research Projects
• NEURONORMA.CAT: Catalan adaptation and normalization of neuropsychological instruments
− Fundació La Marató de TV3 (20143010)
− From 2015 to 2018
− Principal investigator: Peña Casanova, Jordi
• SYLVIUS: A novel multimodal integrative computer platform to model language and improve neurosurgical planning and treatment outcome
− Fundació "La Caixa"
− From 2014 to 2018
− Principal investigator: Conesa Bertran, Gerardo
Participation in Research Networks
• NEURONORMA.CAT project. Fase I: desenvolupament d’un protocol multicèntric d’estandarització de test neuropsicològics verbals en l’àmbit de la llengua catalana i les seves varietats dialectals.
Other
• Peña-Casanova, Jordi. Doctor Honoris Causa. Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán. Huánuco. República del Perú.
• Peña-Casanova, Jordi. Research accreditation. Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya.
• Peña-Casanova, Jordi. Honorary member of the Colegio de Psicólogos del Perú.
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