Donna Pinsker

Mrs. Donna Pinsker is a researcher affiliated with the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland. Her work focuses on geriatric neuropsychology, particularly delirium, cognitive decline, and financial capacity assessment in older adults. She has contributed to the development of screening tools like the Simple Query for Easy Evaluation of Consciousness (SQeeC) and the Social Vulnerability Scale, collaborating extensively with geriatric medicine and neuropsychology teams.

Research Trends: Her recent publications emphasize neuroimaging techniques ([18F]-FEOBV PET studies) and the intersection of cognitive aging with social and financial vulnerability. Key themes include delirium detection, dementia assessment, and clinical innovation in geriatric care.

Collaborations: She frequently collaborates with researchers such as Eamonn Eeles, Shaun Pandy, and Nancy A. Pachana, spanning institutions in Australia and the Netherlands. Her work appears in journals like NeuroImage: Clinical, Canadian Journal on Aging, and Australasian Journal on Ageing.