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Philip A. Allen, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Adult Development and Aging Psychology at the University of Akron's College of Arts and Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Lifespan Developmental/Experimental Psychology from Ohio State University (1987) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University's Center for Aging and Human Development. His research focuses on cognition, cognitive aging, and Chiari malformation Type I, employing neuroimaging (MRI, EEG), behavioral studies, and clinical assessments. Key projects include studying the relationship between cerebrospinal fluid dynamics and symptom severity in Chiari patients, longitudinal surgical outcomes, and the role of pain and depression in disability. He is a Co-Principal Investigator on a Conquer Chiari Foundation grant exploring 3D morphometric measures and fMRI correlates of symptom improvement post-surgery. Allen collaborates extensively, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Neuroradiology, Radiology, and World Neurosurgery. His work bridges clinical neuroscience, aging research, and translational medicine.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Lifespan Developmental/Experimental Psychology, Ohio State University (1987)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center (Center for Aging and Human Development)
- Research Themes:
- Cognitive aging and neurodegenerative mechanisms
- Chiari malformation pathophysiology and clinical outcomes
- Neuroimaging innovations (MRI, DENSE, fMRI)
- Pain and psychological comorbidities in neurological disorders
Recent work emphasizes longitudinal studies of Chiari patients, including surgical efficacy assessments and biomarker development. He leads interdisciplinary teams investigating cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, brainstem/cerebellum interactions, and patient-reported outcomes. Ongoing projects explore links between structural MRI abnormalities and headaches, alongside physical therapy interventions. Allen’s grants total over $1.2M, with active collaborations in biomedical engineering and neurosurgery.
- Advising & Grants:
- Co-PI: High-Resolution DTI Study of Chiari Malformation (Conquer Chiari Foundation)
- Principal Investigator: Chiari1000 Registry longitudinal cohort study
- Labs/Teams:
- Neuroimaging Core at University of Akron
- Chiari Research Consortium (multi-institutional collaboration)
