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Annie Desmarais

University of Montreal, Canada

Presentation Title:

From data to decisions: AI and the future of personalized neuropsychology

Abstract

Neuropsychology has long relied on standardized assessments and expert clinical judgment to diagnose and treat cognitive disorders. However, these traditional methods face inherent limitations, including variability in clinician expertise, test-retest reliability concerns, and the challenge of capturing real-time cognitive fluctuations. As the field advances, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force, offering new ways to personalize neuropsychological assessments and interventions. This presentation explores how AI-driven insights are revolutionizing neuropsychology, moving beyond static assessments to dynamic, adaptive, and patient-centered care. One of AI’s most promising applications is its role as a smart supervisor in mental health practice. By analyzing vast amounts of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological data, AI can detect subtle patterns that might escape human observation. An AI-driven system that provides real-time decision support, enhancing clinicians’ ability to make accurate and timely diagnoses is going to be presented. Moreover, this AI-powered model can continuously learn and refine its recommendations, allowing for personalized assessments that evolve based on an individual’s cognitive trajectory. 

This adaptability is particularly valuable for tracking neurocognitive changes over time, making AI a powerful tool in early detection and intervention for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, ADHD, and traumatic brain injuries. This approach not only improves patient outcomes but also optimizes clinician workflow, reducing decision fatigue and administrative burden. However, integrating AI into neuropsychology comes with ethical and clinical considerations. Transparency, explainability, and clinician oversight are critical to ensuring responsible AI use. As AI continues to evolve, it has the potential to make neuropsychological care more accessible and efficient. AI-driven neuropsychology platforms could bridge gaps in healthcare accessibility, bringing high-quality cognitive assessments and interventions to remote and underserved populations. Furthermore, the integration of AI in clinical research could accelerate discoveries in neurocognitive disorders, leading to breakthroughs in personalized medicine. 

Biography

Annie Desmarais is a licensed neuropsychologist and postdoctoral researcher specializing in the integration of AI in mental health and neuropsychological assessment. She holds a Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology from Université Laval in Canada, conducted in collaboration with the Université de Liège in Belgium, and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the Université de Montréal under the supervision of leading experts in neuropsychology. She is a postdoctoral researcher at the Université de Montréal in collaboration with the IVADO Center of Excellence in AI in Canada, where she develops AI-based solutions for precision and personalized psychiatry. Through her ongoing research initiatives and collaborative endeavors with both academic institutions and industry partners, Dr. Desmarais continues to advance the understanding of how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment outcomes, and overall patient care in neuropsychological practice.