Two brains are better than one. And at Lumosity, when it comes to creating the best cognitive training program possible, our 190+ collaborators’ brains are even better.
Hours of research and development go into creating the exercises on Lumosity, and still more into making groundbreaking scientific discoveries that impact areas beyond cognitive training. The process is always ongoing. Here’s a behind-the-microscope peek at the scientific underpinnings of some Lumosity-related research.
By the Numbers
- 190+ researchers
- From 6 continents
- 1000s of human subjects
(not counting the 16 million on Lumosity.com) - Collaborations with the top 5 neuroscience programs in the US
- 6+ years of research
How Do We Choose Collaborators?
The majority of collaborators reach out to us first. This usually happens in one of two ways: scientists discover Lumosity through posters that we present at science conferences, or they simply learn about us online. Lumos Labs researchers carefully screen collaboration requests.
Research collaborations are just another incentive for us to grow even more. As we—and our members—spread the word about Lumosity, we attract more research opportunities.
Who Are Our Collaborators?
At the moment, Lumos has 190+ active research collaborators. They hail from institutions such as Harvard, UCSF, Stanford, Columbia, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, University College London, and more.
What Can Our Collaborators Do?
Almost anything they want. Collaborators are given a number of Lumosity subscriptions for research; how those subscriptions are used varies greatly. Lumosity’s cognitive training platform has been employed in studies that range from cancer recovery in children to emotional regulation. Here are just a few recent collaborator projects:
Finn and McDonald, U. of New South Wales
Topic: visual attention and cognitive training
Jaeggi et al., University of Michigan
Topic: Improving fluid intelligence with working memory training
Published in PNAS
Kesler, et al., Stanford University
Topic: Cognitive rehabilitation for children with cancer-related brain injuries
Published in Brain Injury
Kesler et al., Stanford University
Topic: Enhancement of math performance in individuals with Turner’s Syndrome
Published in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Hardy, et al., Lumos Labs
Top: Improvements in working memory, attention, and executive function with Lumosity training
Published in Mensa
Gyurak, et al., University of California, Berkeley
Topic: Emotional regulation and Lumosity training
Presented at ESCoNS 2011
While many of these researchers have their work published or presented outside of our site, you can easily access The Science Behind Lumosity for an overview of the full spectrum of evidence supporting Lumosity training.
Our collaborations are just one part of the consolidated research effort at Lumosity. With our data, we constantly strive to make the best possible cognitive training program that addresses anything from serious medical conditions to success in one’s career. Try training with some of our cutting-edge exercises today!
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