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Dr. Genoveva Montoya
Neuropsychologist.
Primary focus on the study, assessment, and intervention of cognitive impairment associated with neurodegenerative diseases, as well as research in this field through different clinical trials.
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Professional career
BA in Psychology from the University of Deusto (2009).
Master’s Degree in Mental Health and Psychological Therapies, University of Deusto (2014).
Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology, University of Deusto (2015).
Predoctoral researcher in the Neuropsychology of Severe Medical Disorders team, under the supervision of Dr. Natalia Ojeda del Pozo and Dr. Naroa Ibarretxe Bilbao, through a predoctoral contract at the University of Deusto.
PhD in Psychology from the University of Deusto (2021).
Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (currently).
RESEARCH AREAS
- Predoctoral research at the University of Deusto on the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation and its long-term maintenance in age-related cognitive impairment.
- Researcher in the Bizkailab 2015 project: Severe Mental Illness and Aging.
- Research member of the Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA) (2020–present).
- Collaborating researcher on the INNOLFACT project, funded by the Department of Health of the Government of Navarra (2020–present).
- Monitor for clinical and observational trials: ALZQoL (Roche), SCAP-AD.
- Evaluator in different clinical trials.
AREAS OF INTEREST
- Study of neuropsychological diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases and other disorders.
- Neuropsychological assessment and intervention for cognitive impairment associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Pre-surgical neuropsychological assessment of patients who are candidates for neurosurgery.
- Assessment and intervention for emotional and behavioral changes associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
- Cognitive rehabilitation for cognitive impairment.
- Family counseling on the management of patients with neurological diseases.
Activity
In teaching
- Adjunct Professor at the University of Navarra (2020–present). Psychology degree program and General Health Psychology Master’s Program (2020–present).
- Visiting Professor at the University of Deusto. General Health Psychology Master’s Program (2024).
- Supervisor of Master’s theses at the University of Navarra. General Health Psychology Master’s Program (2023–present).
- Supervisor of Master’s theses at the International University of La Rioja. Master’s Program in Education and Neuropsychology (2023–2024).
In research
- Author of multiple scientific publications in national and international venues.
- She has delivered more than 20 communications at national and international scientific conferences.