Mariola Zapater Fajari
Postdoctoral researcher
Postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of interindividual differences in cognitive decline and dementia, as well as the pathological cascade of Alzheimer's disease and early detection methods
About me
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.
Research description
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
Education
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)