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neuropsychological assessment, machine learning, game analytics, videogames, accessibility and user-
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Biography

I earned my Engineering degree in Computer Science in 2011 at the University of Vigo, and a MsC degree in Telematics Engineering in 2012. Since 2014 I am enrolled in a PhD Programme in Information and Communications Technology, also at the University of Vigo. The main research interests of my research group -Group of Telematics Systems Engineering GIST- are e-learning and e-health. On both fields, the group has a significant background and regularly participates in European and Spanish research projects.

Since 2009, I have been involved in R&D tasks related to the design and development of socio-health ICT applications. Specifically, I have around six years of experience in developing computer applications for the detection, treatment and care of different socio-health conditions.

Presently I am pursuing my PhD degree in the application of serious games and data analysis to neuropsychological assessment. In particular, I am developing a video game to assess episodic memory. The main objective of this research is to study the possibility that serious games can be used as a valid and reliable evaluation tool, in the same way as current neuropsychological tests, and eventually contribute to the early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Activities

Employment (1)

University of Vigo: Vigo, Spain/Galicia, ES

2009 to present | R&D Engineer (Dept. of Telematics Engineering)
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Education and qualifications (3)

University of Vigo: Vigo, Spain/Vigo, ES

2014 to present | PhD, student (Dept. of Telematics Engineering)
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Sonia Valladares-Rodriguez

University of Vigo: Vigo, Spain/Galicia, ES

2011 to 2012 | Master in Telematics Engineering (Dept. of Telematics Engineering)
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Sonia Valladares-Rodriguez

University of Vigo: Vigo, Spain/Galicia, ES

2005 to 2011 | Telecommunications Engineering (Dept. of Telematics Engineering)
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Works (11)

Predicting progression in subjective cognitive decline (SCD) using a machine learning (ML) approach: The role of the complaint’s severity

Alzheimer's & Dementia
2020-12 | Journal article
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cv-prod-id-2506762

Contributors: Felpete, Alba; Valladares-Rodríguez, Sonia; Mallo, Sabela C.; Lojo-Seoane, Cristina; Facal, David; Belleville, Sylvie; Juncos-Rabadán, Onésimo; Pereiro, Arturo X.
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Neuropsychiatric symptoms as predictors of conversion from MCI to dementia: a machine learning approach

International Psychogeriatrics
2019-08-28 | Journal article
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cv-prod-id-2506799

Contributors: Mallo, Sabela C.; Valladares-Rodriguez, Sonia; Facal, David; Lojo-Seoane, Cristina; Fernández-Iglesias, Manuel J.; Pereiro, Arturo X.
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Touchscreen games to detect cognitive impairment in senior adults. A user-interaction pilot study

International Journal of Medical Informatics
2019-07 | Journal article
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cv-prod-id-2506897

Contributors: Valladares-Rodriguez, Sonia; Fernández-Iglesias, Manuel J.; Anido-Rifón, Luis; Facal, David; Rivas-Costa, Carlos; Pérez-Rodríguez, Roberto
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Machine learning approaches to studying the role of cognitive reserve in conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
2019-04-15 | Journal article
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cv-prod-id-2507006

Contributors: Facal, David; Valladares-Rodriguez, Sonia; Lojo-Seoane, Cristina; Pereiro, Arturo X.; Anido-Rifon, Luis; Juncos-Rabadán, Onésimo
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Learning to Detect Cognitive Impairment through Digital Games and Machine Learning Techniques

Methods of Information in Medicine
2018-09 | Journal article
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cv-prod-id-2507275

Contributors: Pérez-Rodriguez, Roberto; Fernandez-Iglesias, J. Manuel; Anido-Rifón, Luis; Facal, David; Rivas-Costa, Carlos; Valladares-Rodriguez, Sonia
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Design process and preliminary psychometric study of a video game to detect cognitive impairment in senior adults

PeerJ
2017-06-30 | Journal article
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The acceptability of TV-based game platforms as an instrument to support the cognitive evaluation of senior adults at home

PeerJ
2017-01 | Journal article
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Trends on the Application of Serious Games to Neuropsychological Evaluation: A Scoping Review

Journal of Biomedical Informatics
2016-11 | Journal article
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An Accessible Platform for People With Disabilities

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction
2014-11 | Journal article
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The impact of open educational resources in teacher activities. A perception survey

2014-10-22 | Conference paper
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cv-prod-id-2507389

Contributors: Rodriguez, Sonia Valladares; Perez, Roberto Rodriguez; Iglesias, Manuel J. Fernandez; Rifon, Luis Anido; Nistal, Martin Llamas; Pesqueira, Antonia Blanco; Gestalz, Montse Vazquez
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Teachers' Perception on the Use of ODS Portal to Support Advanced Technologies in Order to Provide Open Access to Learning

2014-07-07 | Conference paper
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cv-prod-id-2507454

Contributors: Rodriguez, Sonia Valladares; Pesqueira, Antonia Blanco; Gestal, Montse Vazquez; Perez, Roberto Rodriguez; Fernandez Iglesias, Manuel J.; Rifon, Luis Anido
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