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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 Injury Awareness | Education & Resources | Post Concussion Treatment | Traumatic Brain Injury

Neurofeedback for Post-Concussion Syndrome: Separating Myth from Fact

By: Dr. Mark Allen PhD December 8th, 2020 Updated December 20, 2020

Neurofeedback is a confusing topic for patients to decipher on their own. Many clinics use big words and brief explanations, and they claim that neurofeedback can cure any number of conditions, from ADHD to post-concussion syndrome.

Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Help with Brain Injury Recovery?

By: Dr. Mark Allen PhD October 7th, 2020 Updated October 18, 2020

Oxygen is good for the brain. A lack of oxygen is bad for the brain. So is getting more than normal levels of oxygen better for the brain?

What the Duke Study on fMRI Brain Scans Means for Post-Concussion Syndrome Detection

By: Dr. Mark Allen PhD July 21st, 2020 Updated July 28, 2020

The Hariri lab at Duke University recently published a review that questions the reliability of task-based fMRI as used to examine individual patients.

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

By: Dr. Mark Allen PhD February 3rd, 2020 Updated August 23, 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 Updated October 8, 2020

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 Updated September 3, 2020

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.

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