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Mentor: Allan Reiss (Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Radiology)

“Clinical Application of Exercise-Based Virtual Reality on Cognitive and Brain Function for Neurodiverse Students with ADHD”

With growth in virtual reality (VR) and digital health products targeting college students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) amid rising reports of physical inactivity and mental fatigue, there is a need for research on optimal practices to promote cognitive and physical activity in medicine. College students with ADHD face heightened cognitive demands during a transitional phase of increased autonomy. Selena will examine the effects of active VR interventions on brain function in adolescents with ADHD using advanced portable neuroimaging methods. This study will inform practical approaches for enhancing cognitive skills and supporting neural substrates in adolescents with ADHD.