Scientific & Clinical Publications & Presentations

Publications & Presentations

Journal & Book Chapter Publications

  1. Ramezani, A., Alvani, S. R., Alameddine, L. R., Mohajer, L. (2020). Neuropsychology and neuroanatomy of code switching: test development and application. Psychological Studies. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12646-019-00548-5
  1. Ramezani, A., Alvani, S.R., Lashai, M., Rad, H., Houshiarnejad, A., Razani, J., Cagigas, X. (2019). Case study of an Iranian-American neuropsychological assessment in the surgical setting: role of language and tests. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult. DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2019.1706517
  1. Ramezani, A., Johnson, M., Gilbert, C., Prasad, R. (2019). Biofeedback Applications for the Management of Medical, Psychiatric, and Neurocognitive Conditions in the Primary Care Setting. In DeMesa, C., McCarron, R., Copenhaver, D., & Fishman, S. Lippincott Primary Care Pain Management.
  1. Ramezani, A. Reed, M., Aria, L., Tybuski, M. (2019). Somatization. In DeMesa, C., McCarron, R., Copenhaver, D., & Fishman, S. Lippincott Primary Care Pain Management (e-book has corrected authorship).
  1. Henderson, S. & Ramezani, A. (2019). Motivational Interviewing. In DeMesa, C., McCarron, R., Copenhaver, D., & Fishman, S. Lippincott Primary Care Pain Management.
  1. Prasad, R., Ramezani, A., McCarron, R., Malcore, S., (2019). Psychiatric Treatment. In Khelemsky, Y., Gritsenko, K., and Malhotra, A. Academic Pain Medicine: A Practical Guide to Rotations, Fellowship, and Beyond. Springer Science.
  1. Prasad, R., Azizoddin, D., Ramezani, A. (2019). Pain psychology evaluation. Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th Edition. Ballantyne, J.C., Fishman, S.M., and Rathmell, J.P., Eds. Wolters Kluwer Health.
  1. Ramezani, A., Valasquez, G. A., Rasuli, S., Knowles, L. (2018). Neuroanatomical and Neurocognitive Functions of the Structure of the Mind: Clinical and Teaching Implications. Current Opinions in Neurological Science, 2(6), 567-584.
  1. Ramezani, A., Roberto, L.K., Andrade Jr., A.L, DeMesa, C., Carver, R., Raheel, A. Khan, R.A., Aria, L., Rockers, D., Barry, L., Rasmussen, C., Malekafzali, S., Aurora, M.A., Cohen, C., Rogers, C.G., Lloyd, S. (2018). Taking on a Community Solutions Process (Co-Solve) to the Pain and Opioid Epidemic: A Multi-disciplinary and Multi-institute Pain Panel and Community Response in Sacramento, California. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 16, 2, 66-73.
  1. Wander, L., Prasad, R., Ramezani, A., Malcore, S., & Kern, R. (2018). Core Competencies for the Emerging Specialty of Pain Psychology. American Psychologist. doi: 10.1037/amp0000330.
  1. McCarron, R. M., Ramezani, A., Koebner, I., & Sheth, S. J. (2017). Integrated chronic pain and psychiatric management. In Feinstein, R., Connelly, J.V., Feinstein, M.S., (2017). Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care. Oxford University Press.
  1. Sitzer, T., Jackson, S., Ramezani, A., Johnson, M., Ramezani, A., Romero, L., and Furukawa, E. (2017). Expanding psychophysiological applications part 3: Integrating stress inoculation training and heart rate variability in psychological and neurological trauma. The Action Potential, 33 (2), 12-16.
  1. Delgado, C., Singh, N., Ramezani, A., & Reed, M. (2017). Pain medicine in the psychiatric patient population. In McCarron, R. M., Xiong, G. L., Keenan, C. R., Nasrahlla, H. A. (2017). Study Guide: Preventive medicine in psychiatry. American Psychiatric Association Publishing.
  1. Johnson, M., Ramezani A., Sitzer, T., and Ramezani, A. (2017). Expanding psychophysiological applications part 2: Neurofeedback and optimal cognitive performance. The Action Potential, 33 (1), 12-18.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2016). Teaching pain psychology and neuropsychology: What do medical trainees want to learn? Journal of Psychology and Clinical Psychiatry, 6(8), 1-4.
  1. Ramezani, A., Rockers, D. M., Wanlass, R. L., McCarron, R. M. (2016). Teaching behavioral medicine professionals and trainees an elaborated version of the Y-Model: Implications for the integration of cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and motivational interviewing. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 26(4), 407-424.
  1. Stayner, S. R., Ramezani, A., Prasad, R., & Mahajan, G. (2016). Chronic Pain Management for Patients with Psychiatric Illness. Current Psychiatry, 15 (2), 27-33.
  1. Ramezani, A. Johnson, M. Edmondson, N. Ramezani, A., Sitzer, T. & Romero, L. (2016). Expanding psychophysiological applications part 1: Biobehavioral interventions for optimal performance and function. The Action Potential, 32(3), 8-15.
  2.  Duff, K. & Ramezani, A. (2015). Regression-based normative formulae for the RBANS for older adults. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 30(5), 1-5.
  1. Ramezani, A., McCarron, R. M., Lashai, B., & Lenaerts, M. E. P. (2015). Head pain and psychiatric illness: Applying the biopsychosocial model to care. Current Psychiatry, 14(9), 12-26.
  2.  Thames, A. D., Foley, J. M., Wright, M. J., Panos, S. E., Ettenhofer, M., Ramezani, A., Streiff, V., El-Saden, S., Goodwin, S., Bookheimer, S. Y., & Hinkin, C. H. (2012). Basal ganglia structures differentially contribute to verbal fluency: evidence from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected adults. Neuropsychologia, 50 (3), 390-395.
  3. Thames, A. Becker, B. W., Marcotte, T., Hines, L., Foley, J., Ramezani, A., Singer, E., Castellon, S. A., Heaton, R., & Hinkin, C. H. (2010). Depression, cognition, and self-appraisal of functional abilities in HIV: Examination of subjective appraisal versus objective performance. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 25, 224-243.
  1. Abbas, K., Mikler, A. R., Ramezani, A. & Menezes, S. (2005). Computational epidemiology: Bayesian disease surveillance. Proceedings of the International Conference on Bioinformatics and its Applications. Series in Mathematical Biology and Medicine, 8, 95-106.  

Non-Peer Reviewed

  1. Rao, S. M., Friedman-Wheeler, D. G., Soto, J. A., Gard, D. E., McMakin, L. M., Ramezani, A, Cotton, G., & Perez-Neira (2012). An integrated Cognitive-Behavioral group therapy for chronic pain management: Participant manual. Manuscript.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2008).  The effects of sequential versus referential montage neurofeedback amplitude training on QEEG measures of phase and coherence. ProQuest Dissertation, 70 (2), 124 (UMI 3352127).
  1. Ramezani, A., Simms, L., & Bodenhamer-Davis, E. (2004). Ethical and professional standards of conduct for biofeedback practitioners. Biofeedback Society of Texas, Manuscript, Galveston, TX.

Book Acknowledgement & Contribution

  1. Germer, C. & Neff, K (2020). Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Guide. Center for Mindful Self-Compassion Publisher. San Diego, CA
  2. Wanlass, R. (2017). Bouncing Back: Skills for Adaptation to Injury, Aging, Illness, and Pain. Oxford Press. New York, NY.

Invited Journal Editor

  1. Expert editor on 5/2020 for Applied Neuropsychology: Adult

Research Conference, Presentation, Seminars, and Workshops

  1. Montero, M.S., Oliveira, C., Rasmussen, C., Timm, J.R., Zamora, E., Ramezani, A. (2020). Integrating the teleneuropsychology literature to develop examinee and examiner checklists: Proposal for best practices and evidence-based tools. Brain Tech Project Virtual Conference. Online Poster. https://braintechproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/MS-Brain-Summit-Poster-Checklist-Project-Final-6.15.20.pdf
  1. Rasmussen, C., Oliveira, C., Montero, M.S., Timm, J.R., Zamora, E., Ramezani, A. (2020). Limitations and Solutions for Neuropsychological Assessments via Telehealth. Brain Tech Project Virtual Conference. Online Poster. https://braintechproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Poster-5.pdf
  1. Oliveira, C., Rasmussen, C., Montero, M.S., Timm, J.R., Zamora, E., Ramezani, A. (2020). A Review of Teleneuropsychology Videoconferencing Amid COVID-19. Brain Tech Project Virtual Conference. Online Poster. https://braintechproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Poster-7.pdf
  1. Ramezani, A. (2020). Trauma Informed Practice and Mindfulness in the Clinical and Forensic Setting: Case Review. UC Davis PM&R Psych Didactic, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2020). Neurobiology of Trauma and Criminal Justice System. McGeorge Law School; In Mariam El-Menshawi, JD seminar on Victims in Criminal Procedure Seminar. Sacramento, CA.
  1. Han, J. and Ramezani, A. (2020). Anxiety Disorders. Primary Care Psychiatry Conference, Newport, CA.
  1. Germer, C., and Spears, S. Graft, C., and Ramezani, A. (2019).  Participant Support Person and Small Group Facilitation. Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive Training. Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2019). CBT Role Play in Triads. Moderator: Jae Han. Primary Care Psychiatry Conference, LA/Beverly Hills, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2019). Train New Trainers. Moderator: Matt Reed. Primary Care Psychiatry Conference, LA/Beverly Hills, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2019). MI Role Play in Triads Moderator: Jeremy DeMartini. Primary Care Psychiatry Conference, LA/Beverly Hills, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2019). Regional Barriers. Moderator: Angie Yu. Primary Care Psychiatry Conference, LA/Beverly Hills, CA.
  1. Aria, L., Ramezani, A., Tyburski, M. (2019). Pain Free Beyond Pain Management. California Psychological Association, Long Beach, CA. 
  1. Ramezani, A. (2019). Victimization, Trauma, and Re-traumatization. Victims’ Right Symposium. McGeorge Law School, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2019). Suicide assessment, mindful clinicians, and compassionate care for PT, OT, SLP. UC Davis PM&R, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2019). Middle Eastern cultural barriers. Senses Cultural (non-profit organization). Sacramento, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2018). Self-compassion, cognition, and physical therapy. Folsom Physical Therapy Training Center, Folsom, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2018). Self-compassion training for healthcare practitioners. North Valley Kaiser Permanente, Rancho Cordova, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2018). Suicide intervention and compassion in-service. UC Davis PM&R, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Tigranyan, S., Hicks, A., Oliveira, C., Balaban, J., Ramezani, A. (2018). Neuroanatomical correlates of the Wechsler Intelligent Scales. SVPA Student Research Conference, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Andrede Jr., A., Souza, E., Aller, J., Ramezani, A. (2018). The treatment of type 2 diabetes from a multidisciplinary approach. SVPA Behavioral Medicine & Neuropsychology Section, Sutter Center for Psychiatry, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Hersovoort, S. & Ramezani, A. (2018). Mood disorders: Case-based learning. Primary Care Psychiatry Conference, Las Vegas, CA.
  1. Aria, L. & Ramezani, A. (2018). Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and mindful self-compassion. Kaiser Permanente, Roseville, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A., DeMesa, C., Carver, R., and Khan, R. (2017). Solutions to the pain epidemic: Multi-institute open panel, SVPA Behavioral Medicine & Neuropsychology Section, Sutter Center for Psychiatry, Sacramento, CA. 
  1. Ramezani, A. (2017). Third generation behavioral interventions in medicine. Western Association for Biofeedback and Neuroscience Annual Conference, Costa Mesa, CA. 
  1. Ramezani, A. (2017). Real-time physiological activity of self-compassion. Joy of Medicine Conference, SSVMS, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2017). Mindfulness and compassion training for pain practitioners. North Valley Kaiser Permanente Comprehensive Pain Medicine Department, Citrus Heights, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. and Kerneck, N., Atienza, S. (2017). The body remembered, the Body Speaks Panel Presentation. Sacramento Psychoanalytic Society, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2017).  Behavioral medicine approach. UCD Spine Conference for Primary Care. UC Davis, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. and Odor, A. (2016). Presurgical Psychological Preparation: Integrating Mindfulness, CBT, and Biofeedback to Optimize Surgical Outcome, Western Association for Biofeedback and Neuroscience, San Francisco, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2016). Pain Psychology Assessment and Interventions (2015). Folsom Physical Therapy and Training Center. Sacramento, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A., Rockers, D., and Aria, L. (2016). Treating chronic pain through behavioral medicine. Sacramento Valley Psychological Association, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2016). Demonstration of Psychophysiological Recording. First Annual Conference of the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association, Sacramento, CA. 
  1. Ramezani, A. (2016). Careers in psychology and neuroscience. Regional Occupational Program. Oakmont High School. Sacramento Valley Psychological Association, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2016). Biofeedback for optimal function and clinical conditions. Sacramento Valley Psychological Association, Sacramento, CA.
  1. Hersevoort, S. & Ramezani, A. (2016). Mood disorders and psychiatric assessment. Essentials of Primary Care Psychiatry, Sacramento and Long Beach, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2015). Picture CBT: Illustrated mood and pain interventions in primary care. Mental and Behavioral Health Primary Care. Contemporary Forums, Las Vegas, NV.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2015). Mindfulness and CBT to improve obesity and eating habits. Mental and Behavioral Health Primary Care. Contemporary Forums, Las Vegas, NV.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2015). Pain Psychology for Physical Therapists (2015). Folsom Physical Therapy and Training Center. Sacramento, CA.
  1. Jacobson, K., Ramezani, A., Wanlass, R., Shutz, L. (2015). Acquired Brain Injury Treatment Outcome: The Self-Therapy for Adaptive Recovery (STAR) Program. National Academy of Neuropsychology, Austin, TX.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2014). Neuropsychological assessment. California Psychiatric Association, Yosemite, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A. (2013 & 2014). Neuropsychological and psychophysiological aspects of surgical candidates: the role of assessment and intervention in spinal stimulation and bariatric surgeries. Biofeedback Society of California, Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA.
  2. Ramezani, A. (2012). Cultural neuropsychology: Bilingual English-Persian (Farsi) language assessment in the surgical context. National Academy of Neuropsychology, Nashville, TN.
  1. Ramezani, A., Yamout, K., & Farias, T. S. (2011). Neurocognitive status and self-appraisal versus informant rating of everyday cognition in demented, MCI, and healthy older adults. Cognitive Neuroscience Meeting, Irvine, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A., Hines. L.J., Thames, A.D., Foley, J.M., Ettenhoffer, M., Castellon, S., Kim, M.,Becker, B., Hinkin, C.H.  (2010). Longitudinal study of neurocognition in aging HIV+ adults. International Neuropsychological Association, Poster Presentation, Acapulco, MX.
  1. Hines, L. J., Foley, J.M., Thames, A.D., Ramezani, A., Miller, S. Marcotte, T.D., Hinkin, C.H.  (2010). Reaction time variability and driving in HIV+ individuals. International Neuropsychological Association, Poster Presentation, Acapulco, MX.
  1. Thames, A.D., Foley, J.M., Hines, L.J., Ramezani, A., Kim, M., Castellon, S., Hinkin, C.H. (2010). Executive function deficits among HIV+ hypertensive adults. International Neuropsychological Association, Poster Presentation, Acapulco, MX.
  1. Ramezani, A., Gandara, D., Ramezani, A., & Toledo, J.R. (2007).  Examining health locus of control and psychological adjustment between Iranian-Americans and Anglo-Americans. National Multicultural Conference, Poster Presentation, Seattle, WA.
  1. Ramezani, A., Gandara, D., Ramezani, A., & Toledo, J.R. (2007). Iranian-American acculturation: The effect of marginalization, separation, assimilation, and integration on psychological health. National Multicultural Conference, Poster Presentation, Seattle, WA.
  1. Ramezani, A., Hall, J. R., & Franks, S. (2006). Recognition memory in a neurocognitively impaired geriatric population. Gerontological Society of America, Poster Presentation, Dallas, TX.
  1. Ramezani, A., Harris, R. L., Cornwell, S. L., & Hall, J. R. (2006). Evaluation of the hooper visual organization test in a neurocognitively impaired group. Gerontological Society of America, Poster Presentation, Dallas, TX. 
  1. Harris, R.L., Cornwell, S.L., Hall, J.R., & Ramezani, A. (2006). MMSE utilization in initial clinical diagnosis of dementia. Society of Behavioral Medicine, Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA.
  1. Cornwell, S.L., Harris, R.L., Hall, J.R., & Ramezani, A. (2006). Diagnosing dementia: The clinical utility of neuropsychological evaluation with MRI for diagnostic reliability. Society of Behavioral Medicine, Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA.
  1. Ramezani, A., Scherbarth, A., & McGill, J. (2005). A meta-analysis of EEG biofeedback and ADHD/ADD. International Society for Neuronal Regulations, Research Presentation, Denver, CO.
  1. Ramezani, A. & Vosvick, M. (2005). Understanding the biopsychosocial effects of epilepsy. Osteopathic Collaborative Clinical Trials UNT HSC, Research Presentation, Fort Worth, TX.
  1. Ramezani, A. & Knowles, L. (2005). Revisiting psychoanalysis through neuroscience discovery. Southwestern Psychological Association, Research Presentation, Memphis, TN.
  1. Ramezani, A., Townsend, A., & Bodenhamer-Davis, E. (2005). The Effects of Amplitude Training on Measures of Coherence in QEEG. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Research Presentation, Austin, TX.
  1. Abbas, K., Mikler, A. R., Ramezani, A. & Menezes, S. (2005). Computational epidemiology: Bayesian disease surveillance. International Conference of Bioinformatics and Applications, Research Presentation, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  1. Ramezani, A., Simms, L., & Bodenhamer-Davis, E. (2004). Ethical and professional standards of conduct for biofeedback practitioners. Biofeedback Society of Texas, Workshop and Manuscript Presentation, Galveston, TX.