Leanne Young — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Division Manager at Applied Research Associates (ARA).
Is a nationally recognized expert in blast injuries.
Led the first clinical trials in the United States of blast-induced brain injuries with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Developed a computer model for planning the medical response to a blast attack on a ship for the Office of Naval Research.
Led the Brain Performance Institute at The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth.
Holds a doctorate in cognitive neuroscience.

Biography

Dr. Leanne Young is a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Division Manager at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA).

She began her career at ARA as an engineer and statistician, conducting blast injury research for the Department of Defense. Over 20 years, Dr. Young became a nationally recognized expert in blast injuries, both combat-related and those from terrorist attacks.