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The iBoca is an iPad application built as the next generation of the MoCA or Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a rapid screening instrument for mild cognitive dysfunction. It assesses different cognitive domains: Attention and concentration, Executive functions, Memory, Language, Visuoconstructional skills, Conceptual thinking, Calculations and Orientation. Digitization via iPad allows for self-grading, accurate measurements, easily complied results, and it allows for more detailed analysis of the test results. The iPad also facilitates easy transport, and since results can be directly mailed to the doctor or test-taker upon the test’s completion, the iBoca is much more convenient and accessible than conventional methods.

Tests

Trails B

Assesses frontal lobe function, MCI, and is an early warning sign for Alzheimer’s.

Visual Association

Is an indicator for Alzheimer’s Dementia as well as Non-AD Dementia.

Serial Sevens

Assesses concentration, memory and cognitive processing speed.

Forward Spatial Span

Assesses visuospatial ability and working memory capacity.

Backward Spatial Span

Assesses visuospatial ability and working memory capacity.

Forward Digit Span

Assesses attention, short-term memory.

Backward Digit Span

Assesses attention, short-term memory and working memory.

3D Figure Copy

Assesses visuospatial and planning abilities.

Orientation

Assesses disorientation, memory loss and behavioral problems.

Simple Memory

Assesses short term memory.

Team

Kalyan Veeramachaneni

Principal Investigator, DAI Lab, MIT

Chun Lim

Principle Investigator, BIDMC

Seth Amarasinghe

Project Lead, DAI Lab, MIT

MICHAELA HENRY

Program Coordinator, DAI Lab, MIT

Field Team

Data & Machine Learning Team

JU HYUN LEE

Research Assistant, BIDMC

SANA CHOWDHRY

Research Associate, DAI Lab, MIT

AMRIT BAVEJA

Intern, DAI Lab, MIT

ALEXANDRA ZYTEK

PhD Student, DAI Lab, MIT

Development & Design Team

ATHURV VOHRA

Intern, DAI Lab, MIT

Dongyu Liu

Postdoc, DAI Lab, MIT

IULIA IONESCU

UI/UX Designer, DAI Lab, MIT

ARASH AKHGARI

Animator & Graphic Designer,
DAI Lab, MIT

Special Acknowledgements

Bryan Farris, Software Developer, 2019-present
Hung Luu, Software Developer, 2019-present
Nancy Nguyen, Software Developer, 2019-2020
Izzy Aslarus, Co-creator, 2014-2016
Ellison Lim, Co-creator, 2015-2017

Sponsors