Vanessa Young
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Mail code: 3051Campus: West
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Vanessa Young joined the psychology faculty associate pool for the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Arizona State University in 2021, where she teaches undergraduate psychology courses and continues her investment in DEI research.
In addition, she serves as Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at the Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health Science Center San Antonio, where she plans and manages different studies involving neurodegenerative diseases and the assessments of various devices aiming at supporting healthy aging.
Vanessa’s research encompasses neurological disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, health outcomes and services, and community-based research. She is currently involved in examining blood-based biomarkers to develop novel diagnostic tools for dementias.
She is passionate about improving services, treatment, accessibility and quality of life for those with neurological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Vanessa Young continues to be an active member of Cochrane Rehabilitation Field, where she takes part in the development and publication of reviews and meta-analyses, on cognitive and physical rehabilitation.
Vanessa earned a M.S. in Psychology from Arizona State University and graduated summa cum laude from Oregon State University with a B.A. in Psychology.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, photography, and yoga.
Young, V. M., Bernal, R., Pollet, E., Serrano-Rubio, L., Gaona, C., Jayandra Jung Himali, Seshadri, S., David Andrés González, & Gonzales, M. M. (2024). Deep Sleep, Olfactory Loss, and Cognition in Early-stage Parkinson’s Disease: Pilot Study Results. Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine, 10. https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214241262925
Young, V. M. (2024). Are polyunsaturated fatty acids effective for attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology/Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15888
Young. V.M. (2023). Are stimulant and non-stimulant drugs effective and safe for treating ADHD co-occurring with epilepsy in children? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. http://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15621
Liguori, S., Young, V.M., Arienti, C., Pollini, E., Patrini, M., Gimigliano, F., Kiekens, C., & Negrini, S. (2023). Overview of Cochrane Systematic Reviews for rehabilitation interventions in persons with cerebral palsy: a mapping synthesis.Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15572
Cordani., C., Young, V.M., Arienti, C., Lazzarini, S.G., Del Furia, M., Negrini, S., & Kiekens, C. (2022). Cognitiveimpairment, anxiety and depression: A map of Cochrane evidence relevant to rehabilitation for people with post COVID-19 condition. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. https://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.22.07813-3
Young V. M. (2022). How effective and safe are non-drug treatments for spatial neglect following non-progressive brain injury? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary. NeuroRehabilitation, 10.3233/NRE-228022. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.3233/NRE-228022
Gimigliano, F., Young, V. M., Arienti, C., Bargeri, S., Castellini, G., Gianola, S., Lazzarini, S. G., Moretti, A., Heinemann, A. W., & Negrini, S. (2022). The Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions in Adults with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder during Clinical Rehabilitation: A Rapid Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(12), 7514. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19127514
Kiekens, C & Young, V. M. (2022). Can walking lower blood pressure in adults? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000002047
Young, V. M., Hill, J.R., Patrini, M., Negrini, S. & Arienti, C. (2022). Overview of Cochrane Systematic Reviews of Rehabilitation Interventions for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Mapping Synthesis. J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11102691
Kiekens, C. & Young, V. (2022). How effective and safe are current interventions for sexual dysfunction following stroke? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary. NeuroRehabilitation 50(3), 1-3. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.3233/NRE-228017.
Jorgensen-Wagers, K., Young, V., Collins, D., Chavez, B., Lenski, D., & Khokhar, B. (2021). Brain injury: What influences the belief U.S. service members have about reporting and seeking care? Military Medicine Supplement 186(1), 546-551.https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaa410
Jorgensen-Wagers, K., & Young, V. (2019, February 28). Did you know: March is brain injury awareness month? Kaiserslautern American. Retrieved from https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/did-you-know-march-is-brain-inju…
PRESENTATIONS:
Vanessa M. Young, Luis H. Serranorubio, Carlos A. Gaona, Floyd A. Jones, Sudra Seshadri, Jeffrey Kaye, Zachary Beattie, Mitzi M. Gonzales. (submitted). Conectar: A Mindset to Increase Hispanic Engagement in Digital Technology Research. GSA, November 2023.
Vanessa M. Young, Erin Pollet, Angel G. Velarde, Luis H. Serranorubio, Carlos A. Gaona, Sarah Horn, Juan Ramirez-Castaneda, Pablo Coss, Okeanis E. Vaou, Amy Saklad, Eric Shipp, Sudha Seshadri, David A. Gonzalez, Mitzi M. Gonzales. Polysomnography results and cognitive performance in early-stage Parkinson’s disease. Alzheimer's Association International Conference, July 2023.
Luis H. Serranorubio, Vanessa M. Young, 𝐴́ngel G. Velarde, Carlos A. Gaona, Juan Ramirez-Castaneda1, Sarah Horn, Pablo Coss, Okeanis E. Vaou, Amy R. Saklad, Eric L. Shipp, Sudha Seshadri, David A. Gonzalez, Mitzi M. Gonzales. Olfaction and cognitive performance in early-stage Parkinson’s disease. AAIC, July 2023.
Aishwarya N. Patel, Ashley LaRoche, Vanessa M. Young, Ney Alliey-Rodriguez, Jeremy A. Tanner, A. Campbell Sullivan, Sarah E. Savoia, Alicia S. Parker, Frank Gilliam, Arash Salardini, Gabriel De Erausquin, Gladys Maestre, Sudha Seshadri, Mitzi M. Gonzales. Cognitive performance and normative data between Hispanic and non- Hispanic cohorts: Results from the South Texas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). AAIC, July 2023.
Young, V.M. (April 2023). Olfaction and Cognitive Performance in the South Texas ADRC. 13th Annual Frontiers of Translational Science Research Day, San Antonio, Texas. Oral Presentation.
Vanessa M. Young, Monica Goss, Ashley LaRoche, Lily Francis, 𝐴́ngel G. Velarde, Haritha V. Katragadda, Luis H. Serrano-Rubio, Amy R. Saklad, Eric L. Shipp, Claudia L. Satizabal, Mitzi M. Gonzales, Sudha Seshadri. Olfactory Function and Cognitive Performance in the South Texas ADR. South Texas Alzheimer’s Conference. March, 2023.
Mathews, J.J.; Mulavelil, R.; Rodrigues, N.; Kautz, T.F.; Cosgrove, K.; Wang, C.; Gothard, S.; Sharma, N.; Serranorubio, L.; Young, V.; Miller, L.; Seshadri, S.; Kaye, J.; Beattie, Z.T.; Gonzales, M.M. The CART In-Home Technology Platform in a Pilot Study of Hispanic Older. South Texas Alzheimer’s Conference. March, 2023.
Young, V.M. (January 2023). Sleep and Cognition in people with Parkinson's disorder and Rem-sleep behavior disorder. Texas Alzheimer's Research and Care Consortium 2023 Scientific Symposium, Austin, Texas. Oral Presentation.
Mathews, J.J.; Mulavelil, R.; Rodrigues, N.; Kautz, T.F.; Cosgrove, K.; Wang, C.; Gothard, S.; Sharma, N.; Serranorubio, L.; Young, V.; Miller, L.; Seshadri, S.; Kaye, J.; Beattie, Z.T.; Gonzales, M.M. Feasibility of the CART In- Home Technology Platform in a Pilot Study of Hispanic Older Adults Residing in South Texas. TARCC Symposium, January 2023.
Young, V. & Hita, L. (August 2021). T.I.D.E.: A system to foster culturally responsive curricula in the global online classroom. American Psychological Association 2021 Conference, Virtual.
Jorgensen-Wagers, K., Young, V., Collins, D., Chavez, B., Lenski, D., & Khokhar, B. (August 2019). Brain injury beliefs and influences study. Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS), Kissimmee, FL.
Courses
2024 Summer
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PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
2024 Spring
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PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
2023 Fall
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PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
2023 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
2023 Spring
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PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
PSY 494 | Special Topics |
2022 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
2022 Summer
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PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
PSY 323 | Sensation and Perception |
PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology |
PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology |
2022 Spring
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SBS 300 | Careers in Psychology |
2021 Fall
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PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology |