NAME: Dr John Den Boer
POSITION TITLE: Founder, Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
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| Carroll College (Waukesha, WI) | B.S./B.A. | 05/2000 | Psychology (Clinical)/Sociology (General) |
| University of Colorado at Colorado Springs | M.A. | 05/2002 | Clinical Psychology Springs |
| University of Montana | Ph.D. | 05/2007 | Clinical Psychology |
| The Boston Consortium | Ph.D. | 08/2007 | Clinical Neuropsychology; Spinal Cord Injury |
| Harvard Medical School, Boston | Internship | 08/2007 | Clinical Neuropsychology |
| Boston University School of Medicine
Barrow Neurological Institute |
Internship
Post-doctoral Fellowship |
08/2007
08/2009 |
Clinical Neuropsychology
Clinical Neuropsychology |
Dr John den Boer’s Personal Statement
Dr John den Boer has the unique education, training, experience, and motivation to perform the research involved in the proposed project. Specifically, He is a Geriatric Neuropsychologist specializing in dementia. Dr John den Boer received his internship training at VA Boston Healthcare System (Boston University School of Medicine/Harvard University) and received his postdoctoral training at Barrow Neurological Institute. He has published extensively in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology and has been an expert speaker at many local, national, and international conferences.
Dr John Den Boer’s Career
Dr John den Boer is the Founder and CEO of SMART Brain Aging Inc. The core mission of his company is to help prevent and intervene in mild cognitive impairment and dementia prevention and intervention. The main methodology utilized in this endeavor is the Strategic Memory Alzheimer’s Rehabilitation Training (SMART) technology and SMART Brain University (Brain U), which is at the core of the proposed research. Along with Dr John den Boer’s core work at SMART, my core practice centers on Geriatric Neuropsychology.
Four research products that highly Dr John den Boer’s recent activities related to the research being proposed are:
- DenBoer, John W. & Khlasa, Dharma Singh (in press). Strategic Memory Alzhemer’s Rehabilitation Training (SMART): Cognitive Intervention for Amnestic-type Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Grant: Alzheimer’s Research Prevention Foundation (ARPF).
- DenBoer, John W. & Khlasa, Dharma Singh (in press). Strategic Memory Alzheimer’s Rehabilitation Training (SMART) Memory Program: Temporary Improvement for MCI/VCI Via Systematic Novel Cognitive Exercise. Grant: Alzheimer’s Research Prevention Foundation (ARPF).
- DenBoer, John W. (in press). Systematic Review of Cognitive Intervention for Mild Cognitive Impairment.
- Non-Provisional Patent Application Attorney Docket Number SM204.100757US2 submitted (2015). Titled: System and Method for Strategic Memory Assessment and Rehabilitation. Inventors: DenBoer, John W. & Ferraro, Christopher, Peter.
- Applied for and received a $250,000 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) Grant awarded to SMART Brain Aging Inc. by the Arizona Commerce Authority. Applicants: DenBoer, John W. & Peck, Sidnee.
Positions and Honors
Positions and Employment
2009- Clinical Neuropsychologist, Arizona Neurological Institute, Sun City, AZ
2009-2010 Clinical Neuropsychologist, Private Practice, Peoria, AZ
2010-2012 Trauma Neuropsychologist, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
2012-2013 Director of Neuropsychology, Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation, Pomona, CA
2013-2015 Clinical Neuropsychologist, The Nicholls Group, Scottsdale, AZ
2014-2016 Inpatient Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, 4C Medical Group, Scottsdale, AZ
2014-present Clinical Neuropsychologist; Sports Psychologist, Mental Edge Neuropsychologist, Scottsdale, AZ
2014-2015 Clinical Neuropsychologist; Sports Psychologist, Banner Concussion Center, Scottsdale, AZ
2015-2016 Clinical Director, Red Mountain Sedona, Sedona, AZ
2012-present Founder, Chief Medical Officer (CMO); Clinical Neuropsychologist, SMART Brain Aging Inc, Phoenix, AZ
Dr John den Boer’s Other Experience and Professional Memberships
2009- Licensed Psychologist, Arizona License # 4026
2013- Full Member, Association for Applied Sport Psychology
2012 – Full Member, International Brain Injury Association
2008 – Full Member, Arizona Neuropsychological Association
2008 – Full Member, Arizona Psychological Association
2004 – Full Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
2003 – Full Member, International Neuropsychological Society (INS)
2003 – Member of four Divisions, of the American Psychological Association (APA)
Television
2016 Media Expert, SMART: Cognitive Prevention for Dementia. PBS Phoenix.
2016 Media Expert, Early Stage Dementia and Prevention. CBS Phoenix.
2016 Media Expert, SMART Memory Program. Channel 15.
2011 Media Expert, Gabrielle Giffords/Traumatic Brain Injury. Phoenix, AZ, Channel 12 (KPNX)
2011 Media Expert, Fireplace Hazards and Traumatic Brain Injury. Phoenix, AZ, Channel 15 (ABC)
2010 Media Expert, Elizabeth Smart: Psychological Ramifications of Abuse. Phoenix, AZ, Channel 12 (KPNX)
Radio
2011 Media Expert, Gabrielle Giffords and NFL Concussions. The Fred Taylor Show, Phoenix, AZ (KXXT AM)
2015-2016 Over 40 written articles and blogs on Dr. DenBoer and SMART Memory Program
2010 Media Expert. Hard Knocks: Concussion at the Forefront of Media and Science. The Arizona Republic
Honors
2016 Phoenix Business Journal “40 Under 40” Awarded to the top health care providers in Phoenix, AZ
2016 Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona Significant Professional Contributions Award– Awarded to the top health care providers in Phoenix, AZ
2012 Phoenix Business Journal “Health Care Heroes”– Awarded to the top health care providers in Phoenix, AZ
2011 Arizona Psychological Association Distinguished Contributions in Science Award Winner– Awarded to a Licensed Psychologist in Arizona who makes a top empirical contribution to the psychological literature
2011 American Psychological Association Blue Ribbon Award Winner– Award for top APA – Division 40 submission and invited talk
2008-2009 American Psychological Association International Travel Award– compensation to attend two international conferences in Summer,2009
2008 National Academy of Neuropsychology Inaugural 2008 Outstanding Dissertation Award– travel compensation and award plaque presented at the 2008 NAN convention
2008 APA – Division 40 Student Travel Award – $2500 to attend and present research at APA 2008
2005 – 2006 University of Montana Bertha Morton Scholarship2004 – 2005- Awarded to UM’s top 5% of graduate students
2005 University of Montana Student Dissertation Award– financial compensation for research conducted leading to dissertation award
2000 Carroll College Tom D. Stine Sociology Award– Awarded to the college’s top sociology major
2000 Carroll College Buschkopf Award– Awarded to the college’s top student-athlete
Dr John den Boer’s Contributions to Science
My contributions to science are in the area of the development and prevention of digital cognitive intervention treatment therapies for cognitive and functional decline related to dementia.
Therapies for Cognitive and Functional Decline Related to Dementia
Each year approximately 600,000 people in the U.S. alone are diagnosed with dementia, with approximately 6 million cases of dementia in the U.S. reported each year. Dementia is a tragic, progressive condition with many causes that all lead to cortical atrophy (loss of brain cells). This shrinking of the brain takes from individuals what they value most: independence, dignity, and quality of life. Not only does it gradually reduce one’s understanding of the world and ability to function, but it also leads to a significant financial burden in age-related care costs for the individual and his/her family.
Dr John den Boer’s contribution to the science of therapies for cognitive and functional decline related to dementia is documented in the following four papers:
- DenBoer, John W. & Khlasa, Dharma Singh (in press). Strategic Memory Alzhemer’s Rehabilitation Training (SMART): Cognitive Intervention for Amnestic-type Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Grant: Alzheimer’s Research Prevention Foundation (ARPF).
- DenBoer, John W. & Khlasa, Dharma Singh (in press). Strategic Memory Alzheimers Rehabilitation Training (SMART) Memory Program: Temporary Improvement for MCI/VCI Via Systematic Novel Cognitive Exercise. Grant: Alzheimer’s Research Prevention Foundation (ARPF).
- DenBoer, John W. (in press). Systematic Review of Cognitive Intervention for Mild Cognitive Impairment.
- DenBoer, J.W. (in press). Current Status of Cognitive Intervention in Dementia. Invited Paper for Applied Neuropsychology: Adult.
- DenBoer, J.W., & Hall, S. (manuscript under review). Memory for Complex Pictures: Development and validation of a digital test of memory malingering. Invited paper for Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.
- Brewer, J., & DenBoer, J.W. (manuscript under review). Neuropsychological assessment of a patient with adult-onset Moya-Moya disease with prodromal psychosis.
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Ongoing
– America’s Mighty Warriors: Utilization of the SMART Memory Program for Veterans (ongoing)
– Primary Investigator: Dr. John DenBoer. Dr. DenBoer was responsible for the formation of the research design, data interpretation, and design, writing and feedback, and research results.
– +BrainU: Investigating the Effect of Brain U on the SMART Memory Program (Fall, 2016)
– Primary Investigator: Dr. John DenBoer. Dr. DenBoer was responsible for the formation of the research design, data interpretation, and design, writing and feedback, and research results.
Completed
– Longitudinal Study Investigating SMART: Utilization of the SMART Memory Program for Veterans (2014-present)
– Primary Investigator: Dr. John DenBoer. Dr. DenBoer was responsible for the formation of research design, data interpretation and design, writing and feedback, and research results.