Brianna Branson
Biomedical engineering
Hometown: Tempe, Arizona, United States
Graduation date: Spring 2026
Additional details: Transfer student
FURI | Summer 2024
Understanding Stress Induced During Cognitive Testing by Analyzing Salivary α -Amylase In 65 And Older Population
Nearly 6.5 million individuals, 65 and over are diagnosed with some form of neurodegenerative disease, and risk increases significantly as age increases. Damage that occurs from neurodegeneration can slowly affect cognition, presenting a critical need for early and routine testing. However, many older adults find cognitive testing stressful, resulting in test avoidance. Measuring test-related stress (measured via self-report and salivary α-amylase) across several tests will help identify which assessments could be administered regularly during routine medical visits, ensuring early detection of cognitive decline.
Mentor: Sydney Schaefer
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