Our Experts

The neuroscience researchers and cognitive training experts behind Supertos

Every brain training game, article, and coaching recommendation at Supertos is grounded in peer-reviewed neuroscience. Our research team brings 40+ years of combined experience in cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuropsychology, and computational neuroscience from institutions including Stanford, MIT, UCLA, and Carnegie Mellon.

40+
Years Combined Research
3
PhD Researchers
120+
Articles Published
49
Evidence-Based Games

Research Team

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Dr. Sarah Chen
Lead Cognitive Neuroscience Researcher
PhD Cognitive Neuroscience - Stanford BS Neuroscience - MIT 15+ Years

Dr. Chen leads the research team at Supertos, translating peer-reviewed neuroscience into evidence-based brain training programs. Her doctoral research at Stanford focused on the neural mechanisms of working memory training in adults aged 25-65. She has published extensively on adult neuroplasticity, contributed to secondary analysis of the landmark ACTIVE study (2,832 participants, 29% dementia risk reduction), and co-authored a meta-analysis of 87 brain training studies. At Supertos, she oversees the scientific foundation of all 49 brain training games and designed the adaptive difficulty algorithms used in BrainGym AI.

Expertise: Adult Neuroplasticity, Working Memory Training, Processing Speed, Cognitive Assessment, Memory Improvement, Brain Training Research

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Dr. Marcus Rivera
Clinical Neuropsychologist
PsyD Clinical Neuropsychology - UCLA Board Certified 12+ Years

Dr. Rivera brings clinical expertise to the Supertos research team, ensuring brain training protocols are appropriate for diverse adult populations. His background in clinical neuropsychology at UCLA focused on cognitive assessment and dementia prevention strategies. He developed the brain age assessment methodology used in the BrainGym AI platform and oversees the clinical safety review of all training protocols. His research on cognitive decline prevention in adults 50+ has informed the platform's approach to age-appropriate difficulty calibration.

Expertise: Clinical Neuropsychology, Cognitive Assessment, Brain Aging, Dementia Prevention, Brain Age Measurement, Cognitive Rehabilitation

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Dr. Emily Watson
Behavioral Data Scientist
PhD Computational Neuroscience - Carnegie Mellon MS Computer Science 10+ Years

Dr. Watson leads the AI and data science division at Supertos, developing the machine learning algorithms that power BrainGym AI's personalized coaching system. Her research at Carnegie Mellon combined computational neuroscience with machine learning to model individual differences in cognitive training response. At Supertos, she built the adaptive training engine that adjusts difficulty in real-time based on user performance, and the AI coaching system that creates personalized daily training plans targeting each user's weakest cognitive domains.

Expertise: Computational Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Adaptive Training Algorithms, AI Coaching, Personalization, Behavioral Data Analysis

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Our Research Approach

At Supertos, every feature starts with the science. Our research process follows a rigorous methodology:

Key Research the Platform is Built On

29%
Dementia Risk Reduction (ACTIVE Study)
d=0.65
Working Memory Effect Size (87 Studies)
2,832
ACTIVE Study Participants
10 yr
Longest Follow-up Period

Published Research & Resources

The Science of Brain Training (PDF)

Comprehensive research overview

State of Brain Training 2026 (PDF)

19-page industry research report

Research Compendium 2026 (PDF)

Key findings collection

Science & Research Hub

All brain training research articles

Last Updated: March 2026