Jelena Djordjevic

Jelena Djordjevic, PhD, is a clinical neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery and Department of Psychology at McGill University. Affiliated with The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital), she provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and treatment recommendations for patients with Parkinson’s disease, brain tumours, cerebrovascular disorders, and other neurological conditions. She supervises doctoral and postdoctoral candidates pursuing clinical neuropsychology careers and holds certification from the Order of Psychologists of Quebec (OPQ).

Her research centers on the interplay between cognition, olfaction, and quality of life in neurological populations. Key investigations include heterogeneity of cognitive profiles in Parkinson’s disease, prediction of post-surgical cognitive outcomes, evolution of cognitive impairment, and bidirectional relationships between olfactory function and cognition. She also examines odor perception in aging—focusing on nutritional links, emotional valence processing, cognitive modulation of olfactory perception, and neuroanatomical substrates of human olfaction. This work integrates clinical assessment with experimental paradigms to address real-world patient challenges.

Analysis of her publications (2008–2017) reveals consistent focus on sensory-cognitive interactions, particularly olfaction’s role in neurodegenerative diseases and aging. Her methodology combines psychophysiological measures, behavioral testing, and neuroimaging to explore how sensory deficits impact daily functioning. Recurring themes include cross-modal influences (e.g., visual-olfactory interactions), cultural/linguistic modulation of perception, and quality-of-life implications of sensory-cognitive decline—highlighting translational applications for patient care.

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Djordjevic actively mentors doctoral and postdoctoral trainees in clinical neuropsychology, emphasizing patient-centered assessment and intervention strategies. While specific grant details are absent, her research scope suggests involvement in studies on Parkinson’s disease progression, olfactory biomarkers, and cognitive rehabilitation. She contributes to the Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group at The Neuro, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

As a core member of The Neuro’s Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group, she collaborates on projects bridging basic olfactory mechanisms with clinical applications. Her work informs rehabilitation approaches for neurological patients, particularly through understanding how sensory changes affect cognition and autonomy. Current efforts likely extend to longitudinal tracking of cognitive-olfactory relationships in neurodegenerative cohorts.