Cogstate Scientists Contribute to New Research Framework to Redefine Alzheimer’s Disease
April 17, 2018
A new research framework for understanding Alzheimer’s disease has been developed and released by the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA). This framework proposes an important shift in the definition of Alzheimer’s disease from being founded on the presence and nature of symptoms to one based on the identification and characterization of pathologic changes in the […]
Cogstate Establishes Rare Disease and Pediatric Center of Excellence
April 5, 2018
Dr. Pam Ventola appointed to lead implementation as Senior Science Director, Rare Disease and Pediatric Center of Excellence New Haven, CT – April 5, 2018: The cognitive science company, Cogstate Ltd (ASX.CGS) today announced the establishment of a Rare Disease and Pediatric Center of Excellence to lead all activities related to the selection and administration […]
Eric Siemers, M.D., Named Distinguished Medical Adviser at Cogstate
February 27, 2018
Siemers will provide expert advice for Cogstate in neurodegeneration research New Haven, CT – February 27, 2018: The cognitive science company, Cogstate Ltd (ASX.CGS) today announced the appointment of Eric Siemers, M.D., as Distinguished Medical Adviser. Dr. Siemers will provide expert advice for Cogstate’s pharmaceutical customers with regard to the design of clinical trials of […]
International publications validate Cogstate technology’s clinical value in detecting Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD)
February 12, 2018
BOSTON – February 13, 2017: From the Interdisciplinary Conference on Orthopedic Value Based Care sponsored by the American College of Perioperative Medicine, Cogstate announced that the Cogstate Brief Battery™ has now been shown to be useful for guiding decision making about cognitive outcomes in older adults awaiting or undergoing surgery. Cogstate Brief Battery is the proprietary […]
Cogstate Strengthens Global Clinical Science Expertise with the Appointment of Senior Vice President, Dr. Chris Edgar
February 9, 2018
New Haven, CT – February 9, 2018: The cognitive science company, Cogstate Ltd (ASX.CGS) today announced the addition of Dr. Chris Edgar, Senior Vice President, Clinical Science to its global scientific leadership team. Dr. Edgar joins the Cogstate team in Europe as an experienced leader in cognitive assessment and clinical endpoint strategy. He will provide […]
Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation Selects Cogstate for Industry-First Rater Certification Program
January 24, 2018
Cogstate to Support Rater Training and Certification Program to Enable Accelerated Study Start-up in Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials New Haven, CT – January 24, 2018: The cognitive science company, Cogstate Ltd (ASX.CGS) today announced it has been chosen by the Global Alzheimer’s Platform (GAP) Foundation to support GAP’s rater certification program (RCP) that will significantly […]
New Study Of HIV−Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND) Uses An Innovative Approach To Functional Assessments For Activities Of Daily Living And Correlates To Cogstate Test Performance
November 23, 2017
Navigating the Internet to get daily shopping and banking tasks done has become a necessary skill for just about all of us. Searching for products, comparing pricing, entering credit card and shipping information across multiple websites can sometimes be challenging even for experienced users. But for those persons who also struggle with cognitive dysfunction from […]
New Study Shows Prolonged Site Exposure Among World Trade Center First Responders Is Associated with Cognitive Dysfunction
November 17, 2017
More than sixteen years after the horrific terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City on September 11, 2001, there is still a large segment of the first responders that suffers from cognitive dysfunction as a result of their rescue and recovery efforts. Two leading explanations include the exposure to contaminated […]
Cogstate Announces First U.S. Deployment of the Cognigram™ System at the University of Notre Dame
October 11, 2017
BOSTON – October 11, 2017: The cognitive science company, Cogstate today announced the commercial deployment of its Cognigram™ digital cognitive assessment system at the University of Notre Dame. This placement represents the first Cognigram system commercial implementation in the United States, following the recent FDA notification that the Company can begin marketing the system in […]
Study Evaluates Computer-Based Cognitive Tests to Detect Impairment in Cirrhosis Patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)
October 11, 2017
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is one of the most challenging consequences of cirrhosis, a type of chronic liver disease, as it causes significant cognitive dysfunction in patients. Diagnosing HE has traditionally been done through a psychometric testing battery involving paper and pencil tests designed to assess motor speed, visual perception, visual-spatial orientation, concentration, attention and memory. […]
Cogstate receives positive FDA notification regarding medical device regulatory submission
July 27, 2017
Company to launch COGNIGRAMTM digital cognitive testing tool in U.S. healthcare market Boston, MA – July 27, 2017: The cognitive science company, Cogstate today announced that its healthcare division has received notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the Company’s 510(k) submission (K171658) for the COGNIGRAMTM cognitive assessment system has been reviewed […]
Pilot Study Demonstrates Working Memory Training May Be Effective For Children With Neurofibromatosis
June 27, 2017
While neurofibromatosis often appears in children as visible spots, freckles or tiny bumps, the genetic disorder can also cause learning disabilities, including problems with attention, working memory, inhibition and planning. Up to 40% of children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) are diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These symptoms can often cause issues at home […]
Cogstate Selected as Preferred Provider to Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Disease Platform
May 17, 2017
Company to Deliver Novel Solutions to Ensure High-quality Neuropsychological Measures in Clinical Trials New Haven, CT – May 17, 2017: The cognitive science company, Cogstate Ltd (ASX.CGS) today announced it has been chosen as the preferred provider to the global healthcare leader, Eli Lilly and Company, to support their Alzheimer’s disease platform with solutions to ensure […]
Cogstate Brief Battery Effective For Detecting Cognitive Impairment in Pediatric MS Patients
May 12, 2017
While multiple sclerosis (MS) is most often diagnosed in adults, symptoms can begin much earlier in life. Pediatric onset MS (POMS) affects 8,000-10,000 children under the age of 18 in the U.S., while an additional estimated 10,000 have at least one symptom. Diagnosis can be difficult as physicians often default to more common childhood disorders […]
Cogstate Brief Battery Shows Correlation With Traditional Tests of Cognition In Breast Cancer Population
May 1, 2017
As the complexity and geographic distribution of clinical trials increase, there is a growing need for more efficient cognitive testing of participants. Traditional “pencil and paper” neuropsychological tests have been the gold standard but require expert administration and manual data collection. To scale to hundreds of patients located around the world, computerized cognitive testing offers […]
