PEER REVIEWED ABSTRACTS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

 

Brandao, B., Fratantoni, JM., (2021). “The Effects of Kindness on Cognitive Function.” Poster presented at The Undergraduate Research Scholar Award poster contest in Dallas, TX.

 

Fratantoni, J., Limones, R., Spence, J., Evans, J., Hart Jr, J. (2017). “High Definition-transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Modulates Category Verbal Fluency in Healthy Adults.” Poster presented at the Society for the Neurobiology of Language Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD.

 

Limones, R., Fratantoni, J., Spence, J., Evans, J., Hart Jr, J. (2017). “High Definition-transcranial  Direct Current Stimulation Modulates Phonemic Verbal Fluency in Healthy Adults.” Poster presented at the Society for the Neurobiology of Language Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD.

 

Fratantoni, J., Hart Jr, J., Evans, J. (2017). “High Definition-transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Enhances Statistical Learning.” Poster presented at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA.

 

Fratantoni, J., DeLaRosa, B., Hart, J. (2016). “Semantic Object Memory Retrieval in Traumatic Brain Injury as Measured by Event-Related Potentials.” Poster presented at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting in New York, NY.

 

Fratantoni, J., DeLaRosa, B., Shakal, S., Hart, J. (2015). “Feature-Based Object Memory Retrieval in Retired Professional Athletes as Measured by Event-Related Potentials.” Poster presented at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA.

 

Fratantoni, J., Cross, J., Stillman, R. (2012). “Affective state and early communication acquisition in children with ASD.” Poster presentation at the annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

 

Fratantoni, J., The Latest in Brain Research. Virtual talk for Park Cities Baptist Church annual retreat. Dallas, TX. December 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., Boost Brain Health to Reduce Stress. Dialexa: technology research, design, and creation firm. Dallas, TX. December 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., The BrainHealth Project. Neuroscape Alliance quarterly meeting. Virtual. December 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., Lengthening the Human Brain Span. Young Presidents Organization. Dallas, TX. November 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., The Neuroscience of Self Care. Leica Biosystems. Virtual. September 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., Zientz, J., Cognitive Capital: The healthy and harmful ways we manage our greatest asset. Virtual. The Beneficient Company. September 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., Cook, L., The BrainHealth Project: Research revolutionizing the way you think about your brain. The University of Texas at Dallas Psychology Lecture Series. September 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., Latinos Aging Well: Increasing cognitive function and healthier lifestyle habits. Alzheimer's Association. Virtual. September 2021.

 

Fratantoni J., Pitman B., Empowering Creativity and Compassion. Center for BrainHealth Sips and Science. Dallas, TX. July 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., Brain Health for Young Professionals. BvB Dallas Tackle Alzheimer’s. Dallas, TX. July 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., The Neuroscience of Self-Care. Maricopa County Attorney Victim Services Division. Virtual. July 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., Empathy as a Brain Health Booster. Jr. World Affairs Council 20 Under 20 Workshop. Virtual. June 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., The BrainHealth Project. Collin-Fannin County Medical Society InPHYnity Conference. Virtual. May 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., Neuroscience of Empathy. The Nobel Prize Summit Solutions Sessions Panel. Virtual. April 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., The Neuroscience of Self-Care. Netflix. Virtual. April 2021.

 

Fratantoni, J., Levinson, AM., Designing for Better Brains. Ladies that UX. Virtual. May 2021

 

Fratantoni, J., Resilience. DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Police Officers Training. Virtual. December 2020

 

Fratantoni, J., Cook, L., Koslovsky, J., BrainHealth Workshop. Jr. World Affairs Council. Virtual. October 2020.

 

Fratantoni, J., Can Telehealth Transform BrainHealth? A pilot study on the effectiveness of virtual cognitive training. 4th Annual Art and Science of BrainHealth Conference 2020, Inova Medical Group. September 2020.

 

Fratantoni, J., What We Know About Brain Health. Alzheimer’s Association. Virtual. August 2020.

 

Fratantoni, J., The Brain Power of Kindness. Center for BrainHealth, The University of Texas at Dallas. Dallas, TX. February 2020.

 

Fratantoni, J.,  Kindness: A Key Driver of Brain Health. Parish Episcopal School. Dallas, TX. December 2019.

 

Fratantoni, J., The Neuroscience of Kindness. Young Women’s Preparatory Network annual development meeting. Dallas, TX. October 2019.

 

Fratantoni, J., Zientz, J. Multitasking: Helpful or Harmful. HFF Commercial Real Estate Agency. Houston, TX. September 2014.

 

Fratantoni, J., Zientz, J.  Multitasking: Helpful or Harmful. HFF Commercial Real Estate Agency. Dallas, TX. August 2014.

 

PODCASTS/WEBINARS

 

The Rabbit Hole Podcast – Optimizing Brain Health – December 2021

 

#MayfairWorld Podcast – Understanding Empathy and How We Can Practice It Daily with Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr. Julie Fratantoni – August 2021

 

Over Coffee Podcast – Creativity and Your Brain – August 2021

 

Tiramisu Talks – Healthy Minds: How can we build healthier habits & improve our wellbeing? – July 2021

 

All Things Brain Health Podcast – Creativity & Compassion – July 2021

 

Cognitive Leap Podcast – Tech Meets Mental Health: How brain health research will transform the future of health care – July 2021

 

Being Better Podcast – Julie Fratantoni, PhD, on brain health, the science of happiness, and common brain myths – June 2021

 

Neurofringe Podcast – The neuroscience of social interaction: the effects of lockdown, lonliness, and social isolation – June 2021

 

The Norn Way Podcast – Dr. Julie Fratantoni with The Norn Way Team – May 2021

 

Progress, Potential and Possibilities Podcast – Dr. Julie Fratantoni, PhD - Head of Operations, The BrainHealth Project - The Univ of Texas, Dallas – May 2021

 

We can do without it Podcast – #alwaysconnected, what effect does technology have on the brain? – January 2021

 

INTERVIEWS/MEDIA

Good Morning Texas – Wordle brain power benefits – February 2022

Dallas Morning News – Your kids need boredom. So do you. – November 2021

Prevention Magazine – How to Boost Creativity – July 2021

The McCuistion Show – The Politics of Envy – September 2021

WildBear Entertainment Documentary – The Modern Mind: what neuroscience can tell us about how to learn, love, think, and create – August 2021

NBC DFW – UT Dallas Embarks on Study to Help Boost Brain Power – June 2021

Texas Monthly – Chronic Illness Cost This Former Dallas Museum Director Her Career. Embracing Novelty Gave Her New Life – July 2021.

Prevention Magazine – Reboot Your Brain – May 2021

PrimeWomen – Improve your focus at any age – May 2021