Zoe Tieges

Dr. Zoe Tieges is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on neuropsychological aspects of delirium and dementia, particularly in acute hospital settings. She explores innovative diagnostic tools, such as smartphone-based assessments and computerized tests, to evaluate cognitive deficits. Her work bridges geriatric medicine, neuroscience, and technology, aiming to improve clinical outcomes for patients with delirium and neurodegenerative disorders.

Key research interests include cognitive assessment methodologies, delirium recovery processes, and differentiating dementia subtypes using electrophysiological techniques. She has collaborated extensively with colleagues like Prof. Alasdair MacLullich on studies involving neuropsychological testing and functional biomarkers. Her research spans from foundational neuroscience studies on caffeine’s cognitive effects (2004–2008) to modern applications in delirium monitoring (2017–2023).

Publications highlight her contributions to systematic reviews on delirium recovery domains (2023), validation of cognitive tests for delirium (2020), and EEG-based differentiation of Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia (2009–2010). While no specific grants or awards are noted, her work reflects sustained engagement with critical healthcare challenges in aging populations.

Her lab and team collaborations are integral to her research, though specific lab names are not provided. She maintains an active publication record since 2004, emphasizing clinical and translational research in neuropsychology.