Research Program
The Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami maintains an active research program in brain-behavior relationship, particularly as it pertains to individuals of Hispanic origin and whose primary language is Spanish. To this effect, the Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami has partnered with several universities and research groups in Spain and Latin America in a comprehensive multi-national research program. The topics of interest include patients with various types of cerebral pathology. Among the universities and research groups with which there are active research projects at present are:
Through the years, an ample number of doctoral dissertations have been conducted under the auspices of the Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami, Following please find a listing of these doctoral dissertations:
Agron, J. (2002). Handbook of the pathophysiology of disease for the detection of Axis-III disorders. Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Alvarez Posada. J.L. (2012). Neurocognitive and affective profile of persons with early maladaptive squema of abandonment/loss. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Barcelo, E.A. (2009). Cognitive impairment in patients with diagnosis of respiratory disorders associated with sleep (obstructive apnea/hypopnea)., Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Barrera Valencia, M.A. (2012). Correlational study of neuropsychological variables associated with psychological trauma derived from the armed conflict in Colombia in a sample of boys, girls, and adolescents. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Bauer, S. (2001). The history of Norman Geschwind and his contributions to neuropsychology, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Bermudez, R. (2009). The effect of hospitalization in the mental state of the neurological patient, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Blumtritt, C.A. (2009) Behavior modification intervention program through plastic art (drawing and painting) in persons with diagnosis of autism between the ages of 18 and 25 years in the City of Miami, Florida, United States. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Bonilla Santos, J. (2012). The effect of the implementation of neurocognitive rehabilitation with the RECOVIDA program with patients with TBI. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Boschmann-Parlade, S. (2000). A case study of Tourette syndrome, Moebius syndrome and developmental delays in a 19 year old Hispanic female, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Calderon Delgado, L. (2012). Correlational study of neuropsychological variables associated with depressive symptomatology in a sample of girls, boys, and adolescents. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Castellanos, C.E. (2009). Neurocognitive functioning in persons who live with HIV and encephalic toxoplasmosis. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Castillo, H. (2009). Frontal lobe functioning in different subtypes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder through a neuropsychological battery, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Cuadros Lombardi, J.P. (2012). The relationship between auditory verbal memory and reading comprehension in children between the ages of 7 and 11 years referred for neuropsychological evaluation. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Gonzalez Hernandez, A. (2012). Comparative analysis of neuropsychological processes in children with risk factors for dissocial conduct disorder in regards to a sample without risk factors. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Gonzalez, V. (1991). Automatic processing of rotation by one sub-type of dyslexic children, Miami (FL). Carlos Albizu University.
Jacobus, N.C. (2009). Development and validation of a protocol for the evaluation of language functions profiles in aphasic patients,. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Jubiz Bassi, N.S. (2009). Predictive capacity of the Mini-Mental Status Examination in detecting impairments of higher cerebral functions in patients with memory complaints, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Lavandera-Herrera, L. (1987). A descriptive study of the learning styles of the Miccosukee children, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Leon Jacobus, A. (2011). Validation and standardization of a protocol to evaluate language functions in older adults with normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Lewis Harb, S. (2012). The relationship between language, perceptual reasoning, attention, and working memory and reading comprehension in children between ages of 7 and 11 years. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Lopez Velazquez, N.D. (2012). Neurocognitive profile of older adults. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Martinez-Ponce de Leon. J.A. (1986). The effects of personality and environment as varibles on the process of acculturation of Cuban Mariel immigrants, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Martinez Gomez, J. (2012). Clinical usefulness of the Test of Memory Malingering in the diagnosis of simulation of neurocognitive dysfunction through the application of a simulation design. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Martinez. S. (2005). Stress management as an adjunct treatment in patients identified with coronary artery disease: A program design, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Montas, G.C. (2009). Neurocognitive profile of a sample of male physical abusers in the context of the family, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Montoya Arenas, D.A. (2012). Intellectual capacity and executive functions in children with high academic achievement in Medellin, Colombia. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Nieto, R. (2011). Relationship between intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior in children with cerebral palsy. Maimónides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Olarte, D. (2011). Relationship between executive functions and theory of mind in a sample of childeren with Asperger Syndrome and normal children. Maimónides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ortiz Becher, M. (2004). Neurocognitive rehabilitation of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A program design, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Paba Barbosa, C. (2012). Relationship between the executive functions of cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control and working memory and reading comprehension in college students. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Paredes Arturo, Y.V. (2012). Chronic malnutrition, psychosocial environment, and intellectual ability in boys and girls with basic elementary education. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Parks, R.W. (1986). Positron emission tomography and magnetic resonace imaging in the neuropsychological assessment of dementia and normal functioning, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Parks, R.W. (1987): Positron emission tomography and intelligence screening measures: A systems interpretation of cortical organization with the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised and Shipley Institute of Living Scale, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Pino, M.M. (2012). A study of executive functions in children between 6 and 12 years diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Pistoia, M. (2012). Development of a neuropsychological profile of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and its different subtypes and its relationship to school failure. Maimónides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Puentes, P. (2009). Inhibitory control phenotype in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in paricipants with family history of the condition, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Puerta, I.C. (2009). Detection of malingered cognitive dysfunction through the Test of Memory Malingering, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Restrepo, J.C. (2009). Relationship between executive functions and emotional status in young adults, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Rodriguez, L.J. (1990). Psychological stress-related symptoms in a tri-ethnic female working population., Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Romero, M.G. (2009). Executive function dimensions in adolescents with borderline intellectual ability., Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Salcedo Samper, G.P. (2011). The effect of traumatic brain injury on neuropsychological test performance. Carlos Albizu University, Miami, FL USA
Sanchez, E.Y. (2009). Neurocognitive profiles of cocaine and polionsumption addicts according to time of abstinence., Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Sánchez, F. (2011). Treatment for moderate cognitive impairments and depression in patients with congestive heart failure: A program design. Carlos Albizu University, Miami, FL USA
Sanchez Duque, J.W. (2012). University social responsibility: values, empathy and socially responsible behaviors in college students of Fundacion Universitaria Luis Amigo. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Santi-Hochfelder, E. (1996) The effect of stress on insulin dependent diabetics, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Schnurbusch, C. (2009). Correlational analyis of lateralization of neurocognitive functions and motor laterality evaluated with neuropsychological tests, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Serrano Ramirez, M.M. (2012). The relationship between executive functions and personality characteristics in a sample of college students. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Torrado Rodríguez, J.L. (2012). The relationship between working memory and state/trait anxiety and state/frait anger in college students. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Uribe, C. (2012). Differences in social cognition between adulthood and late adulthood. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University,
Urrego Betancourt, Y. (2012). Social cognition in children with and without having been exposed to trauma according to age. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Villa Londono, A.J. (2012). Relationship between the neurocognitive profile and anxiety and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis of the primary progressive and relapsing remitting subtypes. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Zapata Rueda, C.M. (2012). Comparison in the neurocognitive profile of persons with good or superior performance who work with risk factors associated with heights. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Zapata, M.E. (2009). Executive functions, behavioral changes, and social cognition in patients with trauma to the frontal lobes, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
- Universidad del Norte (Barranquilla, Colombia)
- Art Foundation for People with Disabilities (Miami, Florida)
- Instituto Neuroconductual de Madrid (Madrid, Spain)
- Instituto Dominicano para el Estudio de la Salud Integral y la Psicología Aplicada (IDESIP) (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic).
- Grupo de Investigación Desarrollo y Diversidad (Universidad San Buenaventura, Medellín, Colombia).
- Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (Santiago, Dominican Republic)
- Universidad de Vigo (Galicia, Spain)
- Centro Integral de Especialidades en Salud Mental INSIGHT (San Salvador, El Salvador)
Through the years, an ample number of doctoral dissertations have been conducted under the auspices of the Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami, Following please find a listing of these doctoral dissertations:
Agron, J. (2002). Handbook of the pathophysiology of disease for the detection of Axis-III disorders. Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Alvarez Posada. J.L. (2012). Neurocognitive and affective profile of persons with early maladaptive squema of abandonment/loss. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Barcelo, E.A. (2009). Cognitive impairment in patients with diagnosis of respiratory disorders associated with sleep (obstructive apnea/hypopnea)., Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Barrera Valencia, M.A. (2012). Correlational study of neuropsychological variables associated with psychological trauma derived from the armed conflict in Colombia in a sample of boys, girls, and adolescents. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Bauer, S. (2001). The history of Norman Geschwind and his contributions to neuropsychology, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Bermudez, R. (2009). The effect of hospitalization in the mental state of the neurological patient, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Blumtritt, C.A. (2009) Behavior modification intervention program through plastic art (drawing and painting) in persons with diagnosis of autism between the ages of 18 and 25 years in the City of Miami, Florida, United States. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Bonilla Santos, J. (2012). The effect of the implementation of neurocognitive rehabilitation with the RECOVIDA program with patients with TBI. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Boschmann-Parlade, S. (2000). A case study of Tourette syndrome, Moebius syndrome and developmental delays in a 19 year old Hispanic female, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Calderon Delgado, L. (2012). Correlational study of neuropsychological variables associated with depressive symptomatology in a sample of girls, boys, and adolescents. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Castellanos, C.E. (2009). Neurocognitive functioning in persons who live with HIV and encephalic toxoplasmosis. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Castillo, H. (2009). Frontal lobe functioning in different subtypes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder through a neuropsychological battery, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Cuadros Lombardi, J.P. (2012). The relationship between auditory verbal memory and reading comprehension in children between the ages of 7 and 11 years referred for neuropsychological evaluation. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Gonzalez Hernandez, A. (2012). Comparative analysis of neuropsychological processes in children with risk factors for dissocial conduct disorder in regards to a sample without risk factors. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Gonzalez, V. (1991). Automatic processing of rotation by one sub-type of dyslexic children, Miami (FL). Carlos Albizu University.
Jacobus, N.C. (2009). Development and validation of a protocol for the evaluation of language functions profiles in aphasic patients,. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Jubiz Bassi, N.S. (2009). Predictive capacity of the Mini-Mental Status Examination in detecting impairments of higher cerebral functions in patients with memory complaints, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Lavandera-Herrera, L. (1987). A descriptive study of the learning styles of the Miccosukee children, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Leon Jacobus, A. (2011). Validation and standardization of a protocol to evaluate language functions in older adults with normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Lewis Harb, S. (2012). The relationship between language, perceptual reasoning, attention, and working memory and reading comprehension in children between ages of 7 and 11 years. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Lopez Velazquez, N.D. (2012). Neurocognitive profile of older adults. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Martinez-Ponce de Leon. J.A. (1986). The effects of personality and environment as varibles on the process of acculturation of Cuban Mariel immigrants, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Martinez Gomez, J. (2012). Clinical usefulness of the Test of Memory Malingering in the diagnosis of simulation of neurocognitive dysfunction through the application of a simulation design. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Martinez. S. (2005). Stress management as an adjunct treatment in patients identified with coronary artery disease: A program design, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Montas, G.C. (2009). Neurocognitive profile of a sample of male physical abusers in the context of the family, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Montoya Arenas, D.A. (2012). Intellectual capacity and executive functions in children with high academic achievement in Medellin, Colombia. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Nieto, R. (2011). Relationship between intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior in children with cerebral palsy. Maimónides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Olarte, D. (2011). Relationship between executive functions and theory of mind in a sample of childeren with Asperger Syndrome and normal children. Maimónides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ortiz Becher, M. (2004). Neurocognitive rehabilitation of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A program design, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Paba Barbosa, C. (2012). Relationship between the executive functions of cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control and working memory and reading comprehension in college students. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Paredes Arturo, Y.V. (2012). Chronic malnutrition, psychosocial environment, and intellectual ability in boys and girls with basic elementary education. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Parks, R.W. (1986). Positron emission tomography and magnetic resonace imaging in the neuropsychological assessment of dementia and normal functioning, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Parks, R.W. (1987): Positron emission tomography and intelligence screening measures: A systems interpretation of cortical organization with the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised and Shipley Institute of Living Scale, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Pino, M.M. (2012). A study of executive functions in children between 6 and 12 years diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Pistoia, M. (2012). Development of a neuropsychological profile of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and its different subtypes and its relationship to school failure. Maimónides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Puentes, P. (2009). Inhibitory control phenotype in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in paricipants with family history of the condition, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Puerta, I.C. (2009). Detection of malingered cognitive dysfunction through the Test of Memory Malingering, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Restrepo, J.C. (2009). Relationship between executive functions and emotional status in young adults, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Rodriguez, L.J. (1990). Psychological stress-related symptoms in a tri-ethnic female working population., Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Romero, M.G. (2009). Executive function dimensions in adolescents with borderline intellectual ability., Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Salcedo Samper, G.P. (2011). The effect of traumatic brain injury on neuropsychological test performance. Carlos Albizu University, Miami, FL USA
Sanchez, E.Y. (2009). Neurocognitive profiles of cocaine and polionsumption addicts according to time of abstinence., Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Sánchez, F. (2011). Treatment for moderate cognitive impairments and depression in patients with congestive heart failure: A program design. Carlos Albizu University, Miami, FL USA
Sanchez Duque, J.W. (2012). University social responsibility: values, empathy and socially responsible behaviors in college students of Fundacion Universitaria Luis Amigo. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Santi-Hochfelder, E. (1996) The effect of stress on insulin dependent diabetics, Miami (FL): Carlos Albizu University.
Schnurbusch, C. (2009). Correlational analyis of lateralization of neurocognitive functions and motor laterality evaluated with neuropsychological tests, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.
Serrano Ramirez, M.M. (2012). The relationship between executive functions and personality characteristics in a sample of college students. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Torrado Rodríguez, J.L. (2012). The relationship between working memory and state/trait anxiety and state/frait anger in college students. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Uribe, C. (2012). Differences in social cognition between adulthood and late adulthood. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University,
Urrego Betancourt, Y. (2012). Social cognition in children with and without having been exposed to trauma according to age. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Villa Londono, A.J. (2012). Relationship between the neurocognitive profile and anxiety and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis of the primary progressive and relapsing remitting subtypes. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Zapata Rueda, C.M. (2012). Comparison in the neurocognitive profile of persons with good or superior performance who work with risk factors associated with heights. Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimonides University.
Zapata, M.E. (2009). Executive functions, behavioral changes, and social cognition in patients with trauma to the frontal lobes, Buenos Aires (Argentina): Maimónides University.