Translational Neuropsychology & Aging

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TRANSLATIONAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY & AGING

TRANSLATIONAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY & AGING

TNAge Lab - Directed by Dr. Sharon Naparstek

We are interested in studying the interaction between cognitive abilities, their underlying neural circuity, and psychiatric symptoms across the lifespan. To achieve this we take a multidisciplinary approach, combining the study of cognitive abilities using computer-based tasks, EEG brain activation recordings, and tracking self-reported mental health symptoms using questionniares. We are also interested in developing technology-based neuropsychological tests and tools to improve the way we diagnose different cognitive and mental health condition; and to provide useful information that will assist in treatment planning. To address our questions, we analyze our data using state-of-the-art analysis tools and methods including Graph Theory and Machine Learning methods.

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Fields of Interest

Adaptive and At-Risk Aging: Psychological, Cognitive, and Social Pathways

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Developing Technology-Based Tools for Mental and Cognitive Health

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Multidimensional Flexibility: Unlocking Resilience and Understanding Psychopathology

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Affective and Cognitive Flexibility: Voluntary and Cued

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Linguistic and Cognitive Markers of Depression

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Recent Publications

Rosenfeld-Ganzel, A., Shalev, H., Hochman, S., Zultan, R., Cohen, N., & Naparstek, S. (2025). Oxytocin's role in the interaction between emotion and cognitive control. Biological Psychology, 196, Article 109004. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2025.109004
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Gliksman, Y., Naparstek, S., Bar-Hen Schweiger, M., & Henik, A. (2025). Mental manipulation, numerical cognition, and developmental dyscalculia. In Developmental Dyscalculia: From Brain Mechanisms to Educational Applications (pp. 123-138). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-22224-5.00006-0
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Vassover, Y., Bekerman, I., Copperman, T., Schwartz, Y., Shahar, M., Silber-Varod, V., & Naparstek, S. (2024). Spotting Traces of Depression in a Verbal Fluency Test. Workshop on Speech, Music and Mind, 26-30. Advance online publication. https://www.isca-archive.org/smm_2024/vassover24_smm.pdf
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Naparstek, S., Yeh, A. K., & Mills-Finnerty, C. (2023). Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) applications in cognitive aging: a review and commentary. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 15, Article 1145207. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2023.1145207
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🔭 New Publication in Scientific Reports


We are happy to share our new publication in Scientific Reports on age-related changes in numerical abilities and the role of individual differences: Math and verbal fluency across adulthood provide insights into aging and individual differences.
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20/04/2026

APS 2026 Poster Presentation 📝

Come visit our poster at the APS Annual Convention 2026 in Barcelona, May 28–30: “Psychological and Socioemotional Flexibility Shape Depression in Younger and Older Adults.” This is wonderful work by our students Eran Khalif Josef and Avigail Rosenfeld-Ganzel.

Poster #62276, Poster Session I
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 8:15 PM–9:15 PM
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20/04/2026

🧑🏻‍💻 NIPI Young Investigator Award 2026 👩🏽‍💻

We are delighted to share that Dr. Sharon Naparstek has received the NIPI Young Investigator Award 2026 for the project “Cognitive strategies and cognitive reserve: Exploring individuals at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease as a window into cognitive aging.” This exciting work is led by Yonatan Schwartz and collaborator Prof. Michal Schnaider Beeri.

20/04/2026

Visit of BIU President and Rector

Inbar presented her work on the use of vocal records in the study of depression during the visit of BIU President and Rector in our join SCAN center. 

30/12/2025
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