Laura Germine

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Laura Germine is a pioneering force in cognitive neuroscience and digital mental health, best known for revolutionizing how we study the mind through large-scale, internet-based platforms. Her research centers on the intersection of cognitive aging, psychiatric genetics, and innovative assessment methodologies, with a particular emphasis on making cognitive testing more accessible and ecologically valid. Germine’s major contributions include demonstrating the viability and reliability of remote cognitive testing, especially through her influential work on bring-your-own-device (BYOD) paradigms. Her most-cited paper, “To BYOD or not: Are device latencies important for bring-your-own-device (BYOD) smartphone cognitive testing?” (2022, 24 citations), critically examines the trade-offs between accessibility and measurement precision in smartphone-based studies, providing essential guidelines for researchers. This work highlights her commitment to methodological rigor while expanding the reach of cognitive science. As the director of the Brain and Cognitive Health Lab and co-founder of the TestMyBrain.org platform, Germine has enabled unprecedented data collection from hundreds of thousands of participants worldwide, fundamentally advancing our understanding of cognitive function across the lifespan and in psychiatric conditions.