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Cognitive Rehabilitation & Psychology Expert | Research Support, Publication Assistance, Scientific Presentation Design

Profile Summary

As a PhD in Psychology with specialization in Cognitive Neuroscience & Psycho-Oncology, I bring over a decade of experience in academic research, data analysis, and scientific communication. I have successfully supported clinical and basic science research, focusing on cognitive rehabilitation and psychological well-being, particularly in populations affected by aging and chronic illness. My expertise includes: - Research Support: Designing and conducting studies, statistical analysis, and developing impactful conclusions. - Manuscript Preparation: Crafting well-structured, publication-ready papers for high-impact journals. - Conference Presentation Design: Creating visually engaging and scientifically rigorous slide decks for research dissemination. Highlights of my previous work: - Published multiple peer-reviewed articles on mechanisms underlying memory in healthy and impaired populations, and perceptions of end-of-life care in terminal cancer patients, with emphasis on holistic quality of care. - Presented at international conferences, earning recognition for clear and impactful science communication. - Collaborated on cross-disciplinary teams to translate complex findings into actionable insights. I am committed to delivering high-quality, deadline-driven work tailored to each client's unique goals. Whether you need polished manuscripts, thorough data interpretation, or compelling conference materials, I am here to elevate your research impact. Let’s work together to bring your vision to life!

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Presentation Design
• ★ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Human Behavior & Psychology
• ☆ Health Psychology
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Technical Writing

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Non-Stipend SKI

Sloan Kettering Institute

August 2015 - Present

Faculty Researcher & International Projects Leader

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Campus Sant Cugat

December 2020 - March 2024

Non-stipend researcher

Sloan Kettering Institute

September 2018 - September 2022

Postdoctoral Fellow

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

December 2018 - November 2020

Research Fellow

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

August 2015 - August 2018

Education

PhD Psychology

The Graduate Center, CUNY

August 2011 - September 2015

MA Experimental Psychology (Deartment of Psychology)

Brooklyn College

- February 2013

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Denise Pergolizzi, Andrea Rodríguez-Prat, Iris Crespo, Joaquim Julià-Torras, Albert Balaguer, Kerstin Kremeike, Raymond Voltz, Cristina Monforte-Royo (2024). The Wish to Hasten Death in Patients With Life-Limiting Conditions. A Systematic Overview . Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.

Denise Pergolizzi, Kathleen R. Flaherty, Rebecca M. Saracino, James C. Root, Elizabeth Schofield, Caroline Cassidy, Vani Katheria, Sunita K. Patel, William Dale, Christian J. Nelson (2024). Cognitive effects of long‐term androgen deprivation therapy in older men with prostate cancer . Psycho-Oncology.

Denise Pergolizzi, Blanca Goni-Fuste, Cristina Monforte-Royo, Alberto Alonso-Babarro, Alazne Belar, Iris Crespo, Ernest Güell, Joaquim Julià-Torras, Deborah Moreno-Alonso, Maria Nabal Vicuña, et al. (2023). Development of a Guide to Multidimensional Needs Assessment in the Palliative Care Initial Encounter (MAP) . Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.

Denise Pergolizzi, Iris Crespo (2023). The past and future of uncertainty in advanced illness: a systematic scoping review of underlying cognitive processes . Anxiety, Stress, & Coping.

Denise Pergolizzi, Manuel Ramón Castillo Padrós, Nuria Pastor, Júlia Altarriba Paracolls, Marcelino Mosquera Peña, Àngels Salvador Vergès (2023). A Smart System for Remote Monitoring of Patients in Palliative Care (HumanITcare Platform): Mixed Methods Study . JMIR Formative Research.

Denise Pergolizzi, Cristina Monforte-Royo, Albert Balaguer, Josep Porta-Sales, Andrea Rodriguez-Prat, Iris Crespo(2021). Older Age: A Protective Factor Against Perceived Dignity-Related Distress in Patients With Advanced Cancer? . Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 61. (5). p. 928--939. Elsevier {BV}

Blanca Goni-Fuste and Iris Crespo and Cristina Monforte-Royo and Josep Porta-Sales and Albert Balaguer and Denise Pergolizzi(2021). What defines the comprehensive assessment of needs in palliative care? An integrative systematic review . Palliative Medicine. 35. (4). p. 651--669. {SAGE} Publications

Castillo-Padròs, M. & Pergolizzi, D. (2021). Editorial de los coordinadores de las XIV Jornadas Internacionales SECPAL Medicina Paliativa. SECPAL. 28-13, pp.1-2 .

Denise Pergolizzi and Frederic Marimon and Cristina Monforte-Royo and Iris Crespo(2021). Thinking clearly about dignity: relationships between cognitive processes underlying perceived dignity as determinants of psychological adjustment . Health Psychology Report. Termedia Sp. z.o.o.

Denise Pergolizzi, Iris Crespo(2020). Recognition of cognitive complaints for patients with advanced cancer . Supportive Care in Cancer. 28. (11). p. 5055--5057. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

Alexandra M. Gaynor and Denise Pergolizzi and Yesne Alici and Elizabeth Ryan and Katrazyna McNeal and Tim A. Ahles and James C. Root(2020). Impact of transcranial direct current stimulation on sustained attention in breast cancer survivors: Evidence for feasibility, tolerability, and initial efficacy . Brain Stimulation. 13. (4). p. 1108--1116. Elsevier {BV}

Denise Pergolizzi, Iris Crespo, Albert Balaguer, Cristina Monforte-Royo, Alberto Alonso-Babarro, Maria Arantzamendi, Alazne Belar, Carlos Centeno, Blanca Goni-Fuste, Joaquim Julià-Torras, et al.(2020). Proactive and systematic multidimensional needs assessment in patients with advanced cancer approaching palliative care: a study protocol . BMJ Open. 10. (2). p. e034413. {BMJ}

Denise Pergolizzi, James C. Root, Hong Pan, David Silbersweig, Emily Stern, Steven D. Passik, Tim A. Ahles(2019). Episodic memory for visual scenes suggests compensatory brain activity in breast cancer patients: a prospective longitudinal fMRI study . Brain Imaging and Behavior. 13. (6). p. 1674--1688. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

Denise Pergolizzi, James C. Root, Hong Pan, David Silbersweig, Emily Stern, Steven D. Passik, Tim A. Ahles(2019). Episodic memory for visual scenes suggests compensatory brain activity in breast cancer patients: a prospective longitudinal fMRI study . Brain Imaging and Behavior. Springer Nature

Denise Pergolizzi, Thomas M Atkinson, Angela M Stover, Daniel F Storfer, Rebecca M Saracino, Thomas A D'Agostino, Konstantina Matsoukas, Yuelin Li, Ethan Basch(2017). Patient-Reported Physical Function Measures in Cancer Clinical Trials . Epidemiologic Reviews. 39. (1). p. 59--70. Oxford University Press ({OUP})

Denise Pergolizzi, Elizabeth F. Chua(2017). Increased contextual cue utilization with tDCS over the prefrontal cortex during a recognition task . Brain Research. 1655. p. 1--9. Elsevier {BV}

Denise Pergolizzi, Elizabeth F. Chua(2016). Transcranial direct current stimulation over the parietal cortex alters bias in item and source memory tasks . Brain and Cognition. 108. p. 56--65. Elsevier {BV}

Denise Pergolizzi, Andrew Edelstein, Yesne Alici(2016). Cancer-related cognitive impairment in older adults . Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care. p. 1. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Denise Pergolizzi, Elizabeth F. Chua(2015). Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of the parietal cortex leads to increased false recognition . Neuropsychologia. 66. p. 88--98. Elsevier {BV}

Denise Pergolizzi, John F. Smiley, Gorazd Rosoklija, Branislav Mancevski, Khadija Figarsky, Cynthia Bleiwas, Aleksej Duma, J. John Mann, Daniel C. Javitt, Andrew J. Dwork(2011). Hemispheric comparisons of neuron density in the planum temporale of schizophrenia and nonpsychiatric brains . Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging. 192. (1). p. 1--11. Elsevier {BV}

PREPRINT

Denise Pergolizzi, Manuel Ramón Castillo Padrós, Nuria Pastor, Júlia Altarriba Paracolls, Marcelino Mosquera Peña, Àngels Salvador Vergès (2023). A Smart System for Remote Monitoring of Patients in Palliative Care (HumanITcare Platform): Mixed Methods Study (Preprint) .