INS NET 12-1-14 - International Neuropsychological Society
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INS NET 12-1-14 - International Neuropsychological Society
INS NET Number 33 Fall 2014 INTERNATIONAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY LIAISON COMMITTEE BULLETIN ISSN 1939-3911 (print) 1939-392X (online) Message from the INS President Erin D. Bigler, PhD President, INS Brigham Young University Dept of Psychology 1001 SWKT Provo, UT 84602, USA [email protected] growth of neuropsychology that a second edition of the dictionary was needed. This second edition will be introduced at the 2015 Denver INS meeting. But, with the second edition there also is an expansion of the title – Clinical Neurosciences was added – the INS Dictionary of Neuropsychology and Clinical Neurosciences. As shown in the figure below that examines citation counts from the National Library of Medicine (pubmed.gov) repository, the exponential increases in citations where “neuropsychology” is the search term compared to “clinical neuroscience” or just “neuroscience” are similar in shape and slope, just far more citations involving the larger field of neuroscience. Both neuropsychology and neuroscience, in general, have witnessed phenomenal but parallel growth. ‘Clinical Neurosciences’ is included as part of the title in this second edition because advances in neuroscience, especially in the clinical neurosciences have rapidly informed or changed models, theories, and clinical research approaches in neuropsychology. One cannot keep up with 21st Century neuropsychology without keeping up with the broader field of neuroscience. In 1999 the first edition of the INS Dictionary was published by Oxford University Press. In a sense, it is a landmark achievement for a new field when a dictionary is needed to navigate the discipline. Just fifteen years later there has been such an explosion of research in the field and INSNET, Fall 2014 The beginnings of INS date back to 1965 although not officially chartered as a “Society” until 1967. If the reader would like a little trip down memory lane, please go to Byron Rourke’s historical summation in the Society’s journal (J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2000 1 May;6(4):491-509) titled “A history of the International Neuropsychological Society: The early years (1965-1985). In Rourke’s article, co-written by Shemira Murji, a program from the First (1973) Annual Meeting of INS is presented. Cerebral dominance and findings from children with learning disabilities were leading themes with a smattering of presentations involving patients with traumatic brain injury, amnestic syndromes, and Parkinson’s disease. For example, the role of diet and obesity on cognitive performance and risk for cognitive decline with aging are areas of active study. Genetic contributions to neuropsychological function have long been speculated but only recently investigated with the armamentarium that contemporary genomics provides. Combined with advances in biomarker research, cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging and computer technology, neuropsychology has an incredible array of tools to apply to neuropsychological methods to achieve its goal of understanding brain-behavior relations. What this all means is that what I learned 40 years ago when I completed my Ph.D. is mostly ancient in terminology and context with regards to contemporary issues in the field. So I thank David Loring and his crew of neuropsychologists and neuroscientists who provide us with the second edition of the INS Dictionary. Maintaining this historical perspective but in planning for the upcoming 43rd Annual INS meeting in February (4th – 7th, 2015), in some sense this is the 50th anniversary of the Society. It was 1965 when Manfred J. Meier, associate professor at the University of Minnesota who would become the 12th president of INS, invited others who had established “neuropsychology” programs to come to Minneapolis. Those in attendance included Louis Costa (7th), Hallgrim Kløve (18th), Charles Matthews (23rd), and Paul Satz (6th). At that meeting they began the formation of what would become the International Neuropsychological Society. Of course, neuropsychological research continues to advance the field with all of the traditional disorders but there is essentially not an area of human behavior, health care and medicine that is not being explored from a neuropsychological perspective. INSNET, Fall 2014 Our next meeting in Denver (February) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of that event! Also, it was 50 years ago that Norman Geschwind, 4th INS president, published his seminal review papers on brain connectivity titled “Disconnexion syndromes in animals and 2 man. I & II (Brain. 88(2):237-94; 88(3):585644). neuropsychology world-wide. More to come on this in future issues of INSNET. These papers set the stage for many developments in neuropsychology, in part providing the foundation that would be followed by Geschwind’s mentees and colleagues, a substantial number who became INS presidents and leaders in the field. Lastly, there is a change in Editorship of the newsletter. Patricia Klaas, who has provided dedicated service to INSNET overseeing and producing the newsletter over these past several years, will be turning over the position to Omar Alhassoon. Thank you to Dr. Klaas and welcome to Dr. Omar Alhassoon!! Looking forward to seeing everyone in Denver. As a 50th anniversary tribute to Geschwind and his influence on neuropsychology, the theme for Denver is “Networks, Connectivity, and Neuropsychology.” There will be a symposium dedicated to Geschwind’s contributions as presented by former Geschwind trainees, who will not only review the historical but simultaneously Geschwind’s foundational work to advance the understanding of the brain and human behavior through neuropsychological techniques. Please go to the INS webpage (http://www.theins.org/) to get more details about the program and presenters. This past year, with the passing of Maureen Dennis we lost a great mind, mentor and researcher in neuropsychology. There will be a tribute to her and her prominent contribution to the field, especially in pediatric neuropsychology. It has been challenging to meet the boundless energy and devotion to INS as exemplified by our immediate past-president, Jennie Ponsford, but as a Board of Governors we continue to focus on the international emphasis and worldwide mission of our Society. Dr. Ponsford during her presidency spearheaded an INS survey on important issues for the field. We have formed a Strategic and Future Planning Committee, Co-Chaired by Guy Vingerhoets and Roy Kessels that will be using information from the survey to address pressing issues that confront the Society and the field of INSNET, Fall 2014 Upcoming INS Annual Meeting to be held in Denver, Colorado The 43rd INS Annual Meeting in Denver, February 4-7, 2015, is just around the corner. Although Abstract Submission is now closed, registration is available. For more information, go to http://www.theins.org/AnnualMeeting_2015. To register online, go to http://www.theins.org/events.php?event=21. Here are some excerpts from the meeting website: Message from Derin J. Cobia, Denver Program Committee Chair Recent and exciting developments in understanding the integrative and dynamic processes of the brain have inspired the theme for the 2015 Annual Meeting in Denver, CO – Networks, Connectivity, and Neuropsychology. 3 Framed by the Rocky Mountains, the “Mile High City” is a vibrant location combining culture with the majestic outdoors. We hope you will join us there for an exciting program featuring many renowned speakers presenting on a broad array of topics relevant to neuropsychology. We look forward to seeing you in Denver! Program Speakers: Highlights/Keynote & Patricia Klaas, PhD Staff Neuropsychologist, Cleveland Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology [email protected] Plenary Our invited speakers include Erin D. Bigler, PhD, INS president; Michael S. Gazzaniga, PhD, a pioneer and leader in cognitive neuroscience, connectivity, and cerebral lateralization; Deanna Barch, PhD, a leading neuroscience researcher engaged in the Human Connectome Project and its relevance for cognitive neuropsychology; Marco Catani, MD, a neuropsychiatrist who is a leader in the study of white matter connectivity and its application in the study of neuropsychological disorders; the Birch Memorial Lecture by Deborah Fein, PhD, on current neuropsychological advances in autism research; Laura Hokkanen, PhD, on longitudinal studies in neuropsychology; and Anthony Feinstein, MD, PhD, FRCPC, on multiple sclerosis and cannabis. Special Symposia: Invited symposia will be chaired by Jessica Andrews-Hanna, PhD (University of Colorado, Boulder), Deborah Yurgelun-Todd, PhD (University of Utah), Emily Rogalski, PhD (Northwestern University), and Jack Fletcher, PhD (University of Houston). We have planned a special symposium event celebrating the life, work and contributions of Norman Geschwind, MD, with presentations made by former trainees. Other invited symposia will examine the impact of marijuana use on brain development, SuperAging, and functional networks related to cognition. INSNET, Fall 2014 Message from the Outgoing INSNET Editor I began working on the INSNET in the Fall of 2009 and have had a number of exciting opportunities to meet the representatives of the International Liaison Committee at a number of the mid year meetings. The newsletter is an important part of the ILC and has an important role to play in furthering understanding on a global basis. In the time since I began as editor, a number of ILC representatives have provided excellent articles that have increased our knowledge of neuropsychology in different countries. The annual message from the president is always anticipated as well as articles about the upcoming meetings, their locale and special activities that may be planned. I would like to encourage our readers to continue their support and know that the ILC appreciates their participation in making the newsletter a unique source of information specific to our field. The next edition of the INSNET will be published with the new editor, 4 Dr. Omar Alhassoon. Thank you for your support. ILC Welcomes Dr. Omar Alhassoon as the new Editor of INSNET Omar M. Alhassoon, PhD Associate Professor, California School of Professional Psychology Associate Project Scientist University of California, San Diego [email protected] 619-800-8743 I am deeply honored to have been selected as the editor of INSNET. This is an exciting time to be involved in international work in neuropsychology. As a field we have recognized and incorporated into our armamentarium the subtleties of cultural, linguistic, educational and other contributing factors that influence brain behavior relationships. As an organization we have succeeded at involving colleagues from far-flung regions of the world in our mission. There is more work to be done. Our success has mainly been in affluent nations with relatively well-formed neuropsychological communities. The next step is to help countries that do not have neuropsychological research or services in developing these capacities. We need to reach out to potential colleagues from less represented countries. These countries often have significant INSNET, Fall 2014 barriers making it harder for them to reach out to us. They often are either experiencing turmoil or poverty preventing them from easy travel. Stringent visa requirements make it difficult to attend conferences and meet colleagues. However, the internet, specifically social media, has allowed many scientists from these regions to overcome some of these barriers. In the first issue of INSNET, the mission of the newsletter was identified as an attempt to “expand interactions to neuropsychologists in all parts of the world.” The format was conceived as dynamic and ever changing “as we learn and grow.” As the new editor of the INSNET, I would like to follow in the footsteps of my predecessor and make the newsletter ever more dynamic, allowing it to cross the physical borders of nations and the barriers of language and culture. The first step I will take is to propose changes and survey the constituency on their preferences. The proposal would include a vision of INSNET as an interactive newsletter, where contributors can publish reviewed articles that can be commented on by the readership from all over the world. Given the technology available at our fingertips, I would like automatic translation to be available with a push of a button for readers who prefer to read the newsletter in other languages. Monitoring the feedback from the readers and responding to their needs and preferences will be accomplished by creating social forums associated with INSNET and by using website analytics. Since mobile technology such as tablets and smartphones are more commonly used to browse the internet in many less wealthy countries, I would propose that the newsletter be readable on both computers and mobile devices. In addition to these format changes, I hope to fill the gaps in our coverage of the world neuropsychological communities. Starting with the next issue, I have invited colleagues from the Middle East and North Africa to contribute 5 to our newsletter. I hope to be able to follow the Silk Road through Central Asia and down to the Southeast Asian countries. February 4-7, 2015 Denver, CO http://www.the-ins.org/AnnualMeeting_2015 I will need everyone’s help to create the network necessary for a truly international newsletter, so please do not hesitate to contact me with names of colleagues from around the globe who might be interested in joining and contributing to our community. I am looking forward to a productive tenure as the editor of INSNET. Do not hesitate to contact me at my email: [email protected]. International Convention of Psychological Science (ICPS) Amsterdam, The Netherlands March 12-14, 2015 www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/con vention/icps Changing Hands On behalf of the INS International Liaison Committee, I would like to extend my very heartfelt thanks to Dr. Patricia Klaas for her excellent contributions as INSNET Editor over the past 6 years. During her tenure, she assembled an impressive number of interesting and informative articles featuring neuropsychology around the world. Among these were reports of original research, highlights of the INS meetings, and remarks by the INS President. We are grateful for her devoted service to the INS and particularly to the ILC. Dr. Klaas leaves her post in the very good hands of Dr. Omar Alhassoon, who comes with great innovative ideas for the future of the INSNET. We look forward to working with Dr. Alhassoon on expanding the connectivity and reach of our newsletter and invite all of you to collaborate with him in this effort. Mariana Cherner, PhD INS Chair Forthcoming Conferences INS 43rd Annual Meeting Networks, Connectivity and Neuropsychology INSNET, Fall 2014 Life Without Limits Neuromuscular Conference A joint initiative between the Muscular Dystrophy Association of NZ and the Australasian Neuromuscular Network Auckland, New Zealand 16-18 April 2015 mda2015.org.nz 5th INS/ASSBI Pacific Rim Conference Implementing Knowledge to Improve Outcomes 1st–4th of July 2015 Sydney, NSW, Australia www.assbi.com.au/conference_2015.html 5th Scientific Meeting of the ESN & 12th Nordic Meeting in Neuropsychology Tampere, Finland September 9-11, 2015 Preliminary info: www.neuropsykologia.fi/en/esn2015, esn2015.fi Contact: Mervi Jehkonen, ESN 2015 International Liaison Committee Members Mariana Cherner, Chair [email protected] Omar Alhassoon, INSNET Editor [email protected] William Seidel, Coordinator 6 Book & Journal Depository [email protected] Mary Beth Spitznagel, Coordinator Research & Editing Consultant Program [email protected] Kathy May, Program Assistant & Web Site Manager [email protected] ILC Regional Representatives Africa Penny Holding [email protected] Asia Raymond Chan [email protected] Australia & New Zealand Skye McDonald [email protected] Brazil Lucia Braga [email protected] Central America Ramiro Coello Cortés [email protected] South America Alberto Fernández [email protected] Eastern Europe Petr Kulistak [email protected] Southern Europe Natalia Ojeda del Pozo [email protected] Nordic Countries Taina Nybo [email protected] Contact the Editor: Omar Alhassoon [email protected] INSNET is the free bulletin of the International Liaison Committee of the International Neuropsychological Society & is published twice a year. Copyright 2014 by the International Neuropsychological Society 700 Ackerman Road Suite 625 Columbus, Ohio 43202 USA ISSN 1939-3911 (print) ISSN 1939-392X (online) To read INSNET online and to access back issues go to: http://www.ilcins.org/INSNET newsletters.shtml Middle East Miriam Levav [email protected] & Janna Assah [email protected] Russia Sergey Kiselev [email protected] INSNET, Fall 2014 7