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
erin_bigler@byu.edu
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
patricia.klaas@sbcglobal.net
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.
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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
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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
oalhassoon@ucsd.edu
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
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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
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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: oalhassoon@ucsd.edu.
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
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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
mcherner@ucsd.edu
Omar Alhassoon, INSNET Editor
oalhassoon@ucsd.edu
William Seidel, Coordinator
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Book & Journal Depository
wtswts5@yahoo.com
Mary Beth Spitznagel, Coordinator
Research & Editing Consultant Program
mspitzna@kent.edu
Kathy May, Program Assistant
& Web Site Manager
kathy@ilc-ins.org
ILC
Regional
Representatives
Africa
Penny Holding
penny.holding@uclmail.net
Asia
Raymond Chan
rckchan2003@yahoo.com.hk
Australia & New Zealand
Skye McDonald smcdonald@psy.unsw.edu.au
Brazil
Lucia Braga
luciabraga@sarah.br
Central America
Ramiro Coello Cortés drcoello@amnettgu.com
South America
Alberto Fernández
neurorehab@onenet.com.ar
Eastern Europe
Petr Kulistak
petr.kulistak@volny.cz
Southern Europe
Natalia Ojeda del Pozo nojeda@fice.deusto.es
Nordic Countries
Taina Nybo Taina.Nybo@hus.fi
Contact the Editor:
Omar Alhassoon
oalhassoon@ucsd.edu
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Middle East
Miriam Levav
levavm@zahav.net.il
& Janna Assah
assa@netvision.net.il
Russia
Sergey Kiselev
eskisa@rambler.ru
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