The Cognitive FX Blog | Dr. Mark Allen PhD

Dr. Mark Allen PhD

Mark D. Allen earned a PhD in Cognitive Science at Johns Hopkins University with post-doctoral training in Cognitive Neuroscience and Functional Neuroimaging at the University of Washington. He has 15 years of research and clinical experience in fMRI, with 22 publications in tier-1 peer-reviewed scientific journals, 3 book chapters, and dozens of presentations at scientific and professional conferences in neuroscience, neuroimaging, and neuropsychology. Having collected and analyzed fMRI data from over 1,000 experimental subjects and over 300 clinically-referred patients, Dr. Allen is a pioneer and expert in the development of fMRI for use in clinical settings.

Brain Safety & Care | Concussions | Post Concussion Treatment | Traumatic Brain Injury

fMRI vs. SPECT Scan for the Brain: Know Your Options

By: Dr. Mark Allen PhD February 3rd, 2020

If you’re struggling to recover after a brain injury, dealing with healthcare providers is often a frustrating process. Unless you have a clear, severe injury, they might be dismissive of your symptoms or just may not have enough treatment options to help you. Oftentimes, they’ll order an MRI or a CT scan.

How Do You Know If You Have a Concussion?

By: Dr. Mark Allen PhD November 18th, 2019

If you’ve been reading about concussion diagnosis and symptoms and feel confused, that’s pretty normal. Most advice about concussions feels vague. It’s hard to know what applies to you. And if you’re like most patients, you may be second-guessing yourself and unsure of whether to see a doctor after your injury.

Post-Concussion Syndrome & Extreme Fatigue: Why You’re Exhausted and How to Make It Better

By: Dr. Mark Allen PhD October 30th, 2019

It’s not uncommon for people in today’s society to be tired. The demands on our time seem to be never ending. However, there’s a difference between being tired from being on the go all of the time and the feeling of extreme fatigue.

Exercise After a Concussion: When Is It OK and What If It Makes You Feel Worse?

By: Dr. Mark Allen PhD October 30th, 2019

If you’ve recently suffered a concussion, you might be confused about when and how to return to exercise. Maybe you were told to avoid all physical activity until you feel better. But what if that time never comes?

Recovering from Post-Concussion Syndrome: What to Expect and How to Get the Most out of Treatment

By: Dr. Mark Allen PhD September 11th, 2019

Are you still experiencing post-concussion syndrome symptoms even after resting like your doctor recommended? If you’re frustrated, tired, and in pain because your concussion symptoms won’t go away, you’re not alone.

Can an MRI Detect Post-Concussion Syndrome?

By: Dr. Mark Allen PhD July 8th, 2019

A regular MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) looks at brain structure and integrity. While it is helpful for diagnosing structural brain damage, it can’t often be used to detect post-concussion syndrome (PCS). However, a specialized form of MRI called functional neurocognitive imaging (fNCI) can detect PCS.

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