Mariola Zapater Fajari

Mariola Zapater Fajari

Postdoctoral Researcher
Visiting address: Blickagången 16, 14152 Huddinge
Postal address: H1 Neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle, H1 Klinisk geriatrik Nordberg, 171 77 Stockholm
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About me

  • Postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of inter-individual differences in cognitive decline and dementia, as well as the pathological cascade of
    Alzheimer's disease and early detection methods.
    My research experience has been primarily focused on investigating the impact of stress on cognitive functioning and the individual differences that may influence this relationship. Through this work, I have become particularly interested in the field of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. As a psychologist, I am particularly keen on exploring the potential for early detection of AD and understanding how it relates to cognitive and mood changes. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing efforts in
    this field and look forward to continuing my work in this area.
    Postdoctoral fellow
    - April.2023 - Present Karolinska Institutet, Center for Alzheimer research,
    Stockholm, Sweden
    - Supervisor: Dr. Agneta Nordberg
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)October. 2018 - April. 2023 University of
    Valencia, Laboratory of Social Cognitive Neuroscience
    - Thesis title: Importance of psychological factors in adrenocortical
    functioning and subjective memory complaints
    - Supervisors: Prof. Alicia Salvador Fernández-Montejo (University of
    Valencia), Prof. Vanesa Hidalgo Calvo (University of Zaragoza).
    2016-2018 Msc in General Psychology. *University of Valencia (Spain)
    2012-2016 Bsc in Psychology. *University of Valencia (Spain)

Research

  • CURRENT PROJECTS
    - Imaging tau pathology in vivo in patients with Alzheimer's disease and its
    relationship with cognitive function.
    PAST RESEARCH PROJECTS
    TITLE: *Activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, adaptation to
    stress and cognitive vulnerability: relevance of age and sex
    - Institution: Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness
    - Nº Project: *PSI2016-78763-P
    - Beginning date: 30-12-2016 Ending date: 30-12-2020
    TITLE: Stress, emotional regulation and cognitive function in people with
    subjective memory complaints
    -Institution: Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation
    -Nº Project: PID2020-119406GB-I00
    -Beginning date: 01-09-2021 Ending date: 31-08-2024
    -Principal Investigator: Alicia Salvador Fernández-Montejo

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