Jared Cooney Horvath—Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship
Home institution:
Host institution:
Berenson-Allen Centre for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation
University of Melbourne
“It has been my goal since entering the
neurosciences to conduct robust, translational
research with a strong focus on applicability
to learning and modern education.”
Jared Cooney Horvath
Prior to arriving in Australia Jared worked as a brain researcher and academic coordinator at
Harvard University’s Berenson-Allen Centre for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation.
He spent five years conducting psychological research examining memory, attention and
learning, and over two years learning and utilising multiple imaging technologies and
stimulation technologies.
Jared undertook his Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship at the Melbourne School of
Psychological Sciences, the University of Melbourne. His objective was to complete his PhD by
research in Cognitive Psychology with a focus on the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (a procedure which passes small electrical currents
directly to the scalp to stimulate the nerve cells in the brain).
Jared’s larger goal of this research is to develop a non-invasive stimulatory paradigm that will
mimic the effects of the pharmaceuticals currently prescribed to treat attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder.
“It has been my goal since entering the neurosciences to conduct robust, translational
research with a strong focus on applicability to learning and modern education. As ADD/ADHD
is one of the most prevalent learning disorders in classrooms around the world, it is of great
interest to attempt to alleviate symptomology and enhance individual learning.”
Jared has been awarded various honors for his research including—Outstanding Presenter
Award, Melbourne PhD Student Conference (2013 and 2014); Student Travel Award,
International Conference on Cognitive Neuroscience (2014); and Best Poster Award, Science of
Learning Conference, Melbourne (2015).
Mr Jared Cooney Horvath—Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship
He has presented his research at international conferences, peer reviewed scientific journals,
and his work has been highlighted in a number of popular press outlets (including The New
Yorker, The Economist, and New Scientist). He recently appeared on the ABC TV Catalyst
program, ‘Series 16 Ep 12 Diagnosing Mental Illness, Ghostbusters, Brain Stimulation’—to
discuss Non-Invasive Electrical Brain Stimulation.
Jared says his Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship provided him with the opportunity to build
a strong network both within the University of Melbourne and within international institutions
including Harvard University and University College London.
Jared continues to work with Alvaro Pascual-Leone who is one of the pioneers of noninvasive
brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School. Upon completing his Endeavour scholarship,
Jared intends to stay in Australia to complete some educational research and teach.
Some of Jared’s publications and discussions are:
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Horvath, J. C., Carter, O., & Forte, J. D. (2014). Transcranial direct current
stimulation: five important issues we aren't discussing (but probably should be).
Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, 8(2), 1-8.
Horvath, J.C. (2015). Brain stimulation and memory: How strong is the evidence?
Australasian Science (Cover Story). March, 2015.
Singapore. 1st International Brain Stimulation Conference. Transcranial Direct
Current Stimulation Demonstrates Little-to-No Reliable or Significant Effect on Any
Cognitive/Behavioral or Neurophysiologic Outcome Measure: A Comprehensive
Meta-Analysis. March 3, 2015
Melbourne, Australia. University of Melbourne. TMS in Cognitive Neuroscience.
May 18, 2012; May 24, 2013; April 4, 2014.
The Economist. This is how to DIY hack your brain using a bundle of electronics.
March 9, 2015.
ABC Morning Breakfast. Does Brain Stimulation have an Effect? 8 Oct. 2014
To view a full publication list visit Jared's profile page on the University of Melbourne’s
website.
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