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Elena Carbone is an Assistant Professor at the University of Padova, specializing in cognitive aging and dementia interventions. Her research focuses on age-related cognitive decline, individual differences in cognitive mechanisms, and the efficacy of cognitive stimulation programs for older adults and dementia patients. Key research interests include working memory, spatial cognition, and the role of training features in intervention efficacy. She has also explored the psychological impacts of the pandemic on older adults, sleep-related metacognition, and the neuroprotective effects of pharmacological compounds.
Her work emphasizes translational research, combining clinical trials (e.g., Primacare_P3 study) with theoretical contributions to cognitive reserve theory via the 2CR survey. She investigates environmental design (e.g., dementia-friendly care home navigability) and innovative interventions such as music therapy, outdoor horticultural programs, and transcranial direct current stimulation. Notable contributions include systematic reviews on dementia drug efficacy and metacognitive memory training interventions.
Publications span 2007–2025, reflecting sustained engagement in gerontology, neuropsychology, and translational research. While no awards are explicitly listed, her work demonstrates impactful contributions to improving cognitive health in aging populations. Her research integrates multidisciplinary approaches, addressing both biological mechanisms (e.g., neurodegeneration models) and socio-behavioral factors (e.g., personality influences on spatial learning).
