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Biography
Researcher in cognitive neurosciences using brain electrical activity mapping, computerised cognitive testing and biochemical markers. Investigation of the effects of nutraceutical and pharmacological interventions on cognition and in the the prevention of cognitive decline. Honours, Masters, PhD supervisor. Lecturer in cognitive neurosciences.
Teaching
cognitive neurosciences
Research Interests
Application of brain electrical activity techniques and computerised cognitive testing to investigate effects of ageing, Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) on cognitive processes. The effects of micronutrient and herbal supplementation on brain function. Neuropsychological and neuroimaging correlates of episodic memory.
Publications Include
Pipingas, A., Silberstein, R. B., Vitetta, L., Van Rooy, C., Harris, E. V., Young, J. M., Frampton, C. M., Sali, A., Nastasi, J. V. (2008). Improved Cognitive Function after Dietary Supplementation with a Pinus Radiata Bark Extract Formulation. Phytotherapy Research (in press) Scholes, K.E., Harrison, B.J., O’Neill, B.V., Leung, S., Croft, R.J., Phan, K.L., Pipingas, A. Nathan, P.J. (2007). Acute Serotonin and Dopamine Depletion Improves Attentional Control: Findings from the Stroop Task. Neuropsychopharmacology, 32,7, 1600-1609. Harris. E., Pipingas, A., Kirk, J., Vitetta, L. (2005). The effect of multivitamin supplementation on cognition in adults at risk of cognitive decline. 15th Australasian Society for Psychophysiology Conference, Wollongong, Australia. Sanderson, P.; Pipingas, A.; Danieli, F.; Silberstein, R. B.. (2003). Process monitoring and configural display design: a neuroimaging study. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 4, 151-74. Yucel, M.; Pantelis, C.; Stuart, G. W.; Wood, S. J.; Maruff, P.; Velakoulis, D.; Pipingas, A.;Crowe, S. F.; Tochon-Danguy, H. J.; Egan, G. F.. (2002). Anterior cingulate activation during stroop task performance: A PET to MRI coregistration study of individual patients with schizophrenia. American Journal of Psychiatry, 159, 251-4. Wheaton, K.J.; Pipingas, A.; Silberstein, R.B.; Puce, A.. (2001). Human neural responses elicited to observing the actions of others. Visual Neuroscience, 18, 401-406.
Professional Association Memberships
EEG and Clinical Neuroscience Society
Awards and Grants
Swisse Multivitamins Pty. Ltd. (2006-2008) Pipingas A. Nutritional interventions in cognitive decline. Nutritional interventions in mood, anxiety and depression. $270,000 (approx.) Brain Resource Company (2004-2006) Pipingas, A. Crewther, D. Neuropsychological and electrophysiological correlates of early cognitive decline (80 subjects with mild cogniitve impairment and 20 controls). $20,000 (approx.) Swisse Multivitamins Pty. Ltd. (2005-2006) Pipingas A., Vitetta, L. Micronutrient and herbal dietary supplementation effects on cognition, mood and stress in older males $50,000 (approx.) ENZO Bioactives, Pty. Ltd. (2003-2006) Pipingas, A. Silberstein, R. B., Vitetta, L. Investigation into the effects of an extract of Pinus Radiata pine bark (Enzogenol) on neurological cognitive function and cardiovascular disease risk factors amongst older at risk subjects. $60,000 (approx.)
Other Projects
Treasurer, Clinical EEG and Neuroscience Journal 2007 Vice Chancellors (Early Career) Research Award
Consultant Activities
Clincal trials assessing cognition, cognitive testing and haematological correlates