Sandra Invernizzi

Sandra Invernizzi is a Junior Lecturer in the Department of Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology at the University of Mons (Belgium). She completed her Ph.D. at the same institution and continues her research in the Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology Lab at UMONS. Her academic career includes previous positions as a Research Assistant at the University of Mons and internships at Université catholique de Louvain and Faculté de Psychologie et de Sciences de l'Education - UMONS.

Dr. Invernizzi's research focuses on semantic cognition in aging populations, particularly examining how late-life depression and Alzheimer's disease affect semantic memory processing. Her work investigates the subprocesses of semantic cognition including activation, inhibition, and selection, often using priming protocols to differentiate between depression and early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Key areas of investigation include:

• Semantical subprocesses in pathological contexts
• Activation and inhibition mechanisms measured with priming protocols
• Differential diagnosis between late-life depression and Alzheimer's disease
• Interoception and physiological reactivity in brain injury
• Development of cognitive assessment tools for specific patient populations

Analysis of Dr. Invernizzi's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and geriatric mental health. Her work consistently examines how semantic processing is affected in aging, particularly in pathological contexts like depression and Alzheimer's disease. A significant portion of her research involves systematic reviews and meta-analyses to establish evidence-based approaches for differential diagnosis. Additionally, she has contributed to developing novel assessment tools, including respiratory interoception tasks and non-verbal cognitive batteries for specific patient populations.

Dr. Invernizzi has received recognition for her work through numerous citations (78 citations across her 35 publications with over 3,000 reads). Her research has significant implications for clinical practice, particularly in improving diagnostic accuracy between depression and early-stage Alzheimer's disease in older adults.

Dr. Invernizzi's collaborative approach is evident in her extensive network of co-authors, primarily from the University of Mons but also including researchers from the University of Liège and Université catholique de Louvain. Her work often bridges cognitive psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and geriatric psychiatry, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to understanding cognitive aging and neurodegenerative conditions.

Her laboratory work within the Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology Lab at UMONS focuses on experimental investigations of semantic cognition using priming paradigms, development of assessment tools, and systematic reviews of literature to establish evidence-based diagnostic approaches.