Mario Parra Rodriguez

Dr. Mario Parra Rodriguez is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, leading the School of Psychological Sciences & Health. With a career spanning clinical practice and academia, he holds a Medical Doctorate (1993) and specialization in Clinical Neurophysiology (1997) from Cuba, followed by a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Edinburgh (2009). His research focuses on mechanisms of cognitive aging and dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, utilizing neuroimaging (fMRI/EEG) and developing early detection tools. He has pioneered technology-based interventions for cognitive decline and investigates biopsychosocial factors in abnormal behaviors.

Key awards include an Honorary Fellowship from Edinburgh University (2020) and leadership roles in the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium. He has secured grants like the ViewMind Project (2024-2025) and collaborates internationally on neuroimaging and AI applications. Active in knowledge exchange, he organizes conferences like the Virtual Reality in Dementia Symposium (2022) and contributes to public health initiatives through the Mental Health Futures Collaborative.

His recent work emphasizes diversity-sensitive brain biomarkers and electrophysiological signatures of memory deficits, with 2025 publications addressing Alzheimer’s diagnosis and functional connectivity frameworks. Research integrates clinical, technological, and social dimensions to address aging-related challenges comprehensively.