Sandra Bond Chapman

Sandra Bond Chapman is the Dee Wyly Distinguished University Chair Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Dallas, affiliated with the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. As Chief Director of the Center for BrainHealth, she leads initiatives to enhance cognitive capacity across the lifespan through innovative research and translational programs like the Brain Performance Institute and The BrainHealth Project.

• Research Interests: Cognitive neuroscience, brain health optimization, neural plasticity, memory systems, and aging
• Leadership: Founded the Brain Performance Institute (2017) and Sammons BrainHealth Imaging Center (2019)

Key Research Trends: Her recent publications focus on cognitive training efficacy during aging (2020-2021), neuroimaging biomarkers in memory disorders, telehealth applications for brain health assessment during the pandemic, and economic reimagination through brain capital strategies. These works emphasize translational approaches combining neuroscience with technology and policy.

Grants & Collaborations: With over 50 funded grants, Dr. Chapman spearheads large-scale projects such as The BrainHealth Project - an international collaboration with 32 experts to redefine peak brain performance. She has developed novel brain fitness protocols and advanced neuroimaging techniques like 7-Tesla 31P MRS for objective cognition measurement.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Center for BrainHealth and its Sammons BrainHealth Imaging Center, which specializes in measuring intervention-induced brain system improvements. The Brain Performance Institute serves as a translation platform for disseminating discoveries to the public.