Dr. Michael Joseph Boivin |
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Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Psychiatry and Neurology/Ophthalmology International Neurologic and Psychiatric Epidemiology Program Appointed: 2006 Michigan State University International Studies & Programs African Studies Center Core FacultyAppointed: 2006 Michigan State University International Studies & Programs Women & International Development Program Consulting FacultyAppointed: 2006 University of Michigan Medical School Psychiatry Psychiatry-Neuropsychology Section Adjunct Research InvestigatorAppointed: 1993 |  |
Mailing AddressInternational Neurologic & Psychiatric Epidemiology Program (INPEP) 324 West Fee Hall Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1315United States | Contact InformationPhone: (517) 884-0281 Fax: (517) 884-0275 Mobile: (765) 506-2163 michael.boivin@ht.msu.edu http://neurology.msu.edu/academics/michael_boivin.shtml |
Qualifications
M.P.H., University of Michigan, Public Health Policy and Administration, 1993.
Ph.D., Western Michigan University, Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 1980.
M.A., Western Michigan University, Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 1978.
B.A., Spring Arbor University, Psychology, 1976.
Expertise and Research Interests
A Fulbright senior research scholar to Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) in 1990-1991 and to Uganda and Kenya (2003-2004), as well as a West African Research Association (WARA) Fellow to Senegal in 1997, Dr. Boivin is presently serving a three-year terms with the peer review committed for the Fulbright Senior Scholar program for East Africa. He is also currently an Adjunct Research Investigator with the Neuropsychology Program at the University of Michigan, and in addition to his doctoral work in the experimental analysis of behavior; he has an MPH from the University of Michigan in Public Health Policy and Administration. At Michigan, Dr. Michael Boivin has published studies pertaining to neurodegenerative disease, brain imaging, and neuropsychology. More recently, however, his focus has been on health factors influencing the neuropsychological and cognitive ability development of children in a variety of international settings, especially severe malaria and HIV in sub-Sahara Africa.
In the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University, he is presently the PI on a three-year study entitled "Breast cancer disease and treatment: modeling the relationships among spiritual and emotional well-being, quality of life, neuropsychological function, and immunological resilience." The study is funded by a Templeton Advanced Research Program Area 1 grant administered through the Metanexus Institute.
Other On-going Research:
PI on a five-year study entitled "Pathogenesis of cognitive/neurologic deficits in central nervous system malaria (Uganda)". RO1NS055349-01A2 (John) 5/01/2008-4/30/2013. This study investigates the association of immunologic factors with neurocognitive sequelae in Ugandan children with severe malaria.
PI on a three-year study entitled "Cognitive and psychosocial benefits of caregiver training in Ugandan HIV children." R34MH082663-01A1 (Boivin) 4/01/2008-3/30/2011
The study evaluates the neurocognitive and psychosocial benefits of a one-year training program for the caregivers of HIV children and orphans.
PI on a two-year study entitled "Determinants of neurodevelopmental delay in Ugandan HIV children." R21MH083166-01A1 (Wong) 5/01/2008-4/30/2010
This study will evaluate the impact of malarial illness on the neurocognitive and motor development of both HIV and non-HIV Ugandan children.
Co-PI on a University of Michigan Global Health Institute study entitled "Neuropsychological, Cognitive, and Academic Benefits of a Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Training Intervention for HIV-infected Ugandan School Children."
This is a pilot study on implementing a eight-week computerized cognitive rehabilitation training with Ugandan HIV school children. We are evaluating the impact of such training on neuropsychological performance.
CO-PI on a University of Michigan Global Health Research and Training Award (Giordani). The study is entitled "Neuropsychological Impact of a Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Training Intervention with Ugandan Cerebral Malaria Survivors."
This is a pilot study on implementing a eight-week computerized cognitive rehabilitation training with Ugandan school children who have survived cerebral malaria.
PI on a Michigan State University VPRGS Office grant. Study is entitled "Cognitive and psychosocial effects of true cerebral malaria in Malawian children."
This is a preliminary study of the neurocognitive and psychosocial effects of true cerebral malaria in Malawian children. True cerebral malaria is defined by children with malarial specific retinopathy during acute illness.
Consultant on a NIH/Fogarty IRSDA Award (5K01TW007403 -Brahmbhat) Morbidity/Mortality and Disability in Children (MADIC) study.
The study will provide comprehensive information on child physical development, morbidity, and mortality, as well as unique data on neurodevelopmental disabilities, in Rakai Uganda.
In the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University, he is presently the PI on a three-year study entitled "Breast cancer disease and treatment: modeling the relationships among spiritual and emotional well-being, quality of life, neuropsychological function, and immunological resilience." The study is funded by a Templeton Advanced Research Program Area 1 grant administered through the Metanexus Institute.
Other On-going Research:
PI on a five-year study entitled "Pathogenesis of cognitive/neurologic deficits in central nervous system malaria (Uganda)". RO1NS055349-01A2 (John) 5/01/2008-4/30/2013. This study investigates the association of immunologic factors with neurocognitive sequelae in Ugandan children with severe malaria.
PI on a three-year study entitled "Cognitive and psychosocial benefits of caregiver training in Ugandan HIV children." R34MH082663-01A1 (Boivin) 4/01/2008-3/30/2011
The study evaluates the neurocognitive and psychosocial benefits of a one-year training program for the caregivers of HIV children and orphans.
PI on a two-year study entitled "Determinants of neurodevelopmental delay in Ugandan HIV children." R21MH083166-01A1 (Wong) 5/01/2008-4/30/2010
This study will evaluate the impact of malarial illness on the neurocognitive and motor development of both HIV and non-HIV Ugandan children.
Co-PI on a University of Michigan Global Health Institute study entitled "Neuropsychological, Cognitive, and Academic Benefits of a Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Training Intervention for HIV-infected Ugandan School Children."
This is a pilot study on implementing a eight-week computerized cognitive rehabilitation training with Ugandan HIV school children. We are evaluating the impact of such training on neuropsychological performance.
CO-PI on a University of Michigan Global Health Research and Training Award (Giordani). The study is entitled "Neuropsychological Impact of a Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Training Intervention with Ugandan Cerebral Malaria Survivors."
This is a pilot study on implementing a eight-week computerized cognitive rehabilitation training with Ugandan school children who have survived cerebral malaria.
PI on a Michigan State University VPRGS Office grant. Study is entitled "Cognitive and psychosocial effects of true cerebral malaria in Malawian children."
This is a preliminary study of the neurocognitive and psychosocial effects of true cerebral malaria in Malawian children. True cerebral malaria is defined by children with malarial specific retinopathy during acute illness.
Consultant on a NIH/Fogarty IRSDA Award (5K01TW007403 -Brahmbhat) Morbidity/Mortality and Disability in Children (MADIC) study.
The study will provide comprehensive information on child physical development, morbidity, and mortality, as well as unique data on neurodevelopmental disabilities, in Rakai Uganda.
Other Expertise
Assessment of spiritual well-being, emotional well-being, and quality of life.
Experimental analysis of behavior in the animal laboratory.
Experimental analysis of behavior in the animal laboratory.
Future Research
Neuropsychology of severe malaria in African children.
Neuropsychology of HIV in African children.
Neuropsychological validation of computerized cognitive rehabilitation interventions for brain-injured children in the resource-poor African setting.
Spiritual, emotional, and cognitive effects of breast cancer and its treatment.
Neuropsychology of HIV in African children.
Neuropsychological validation of computerized cognitive rehabilitation interventions for brain-injured children in the resource-poor African setting.
Spiritual, emotional, and cognitive effects of breast cancer and its treatment.
Industrial Relevance
Assessing the impact of public health interventions on neuropsychological outcomes in children adds an entirely new domain to the cost/benefit analysis of such interventions, that is often overlooked.
Our evaluation of the relationship between neuropsychological sequelae and immuno-reactive pathogenic processes in cerebral malaria in African children may ultimately lead to new types of combination therapies during the acute phase of this disease.
Our work in sustainable interventions to enhance quality of caregiving for children affected by HIV disease may help buffer the effects of the disease and improve their overall quality of life.
We are also pioneering the use of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program in resource-poor settings in Africa for children suffering from cognitive impairment in the aftermath of infectious disease affecting the CNS (e.g., malaria, meninigitus, HIV.
Our evaluation of the spiritual, emotional, neuropsychological, and immunological effects of breast cancer treatment can provide support for holistic interventions in the treatment of this disease.
Our evaluation of the relationship between neuropsychological sequelae and immuno-reactive pathogenic processes in cerebral malaria in African children may ultimately lead to new types of combination therapies during the acute phase of this disease.
Our work in sustainable interventions to enhance quality of caregiving for children affected by HIV disease may help buffer the effects of the disease and improve their overall quality of life.
We are also pioneering the use of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program in resource-poor settings in Africa for children suffering from cognitive impairment in the aftermath of infectious disease affecting the CNS (e.g., malaria, meninigitus, HIV.
Our evaluation of the spiritual, emotional, neuropsychological, and immunological effects of breast cancer treatment can provide support for holistic interventions in the treatment of this disease.
Keywords
COS Keywords:
Breast Cancer, Immunology, Infectious Diseases Or Agents, Psychology, Public Health.Additional Terms:
Africa, Breast Cancer, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Rehabilitation Training, Experimental Analysis of Behavior, HIV, Helminth Infection, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Intestinal Parasites, Malaria, Neuropsychology, Public Health, Quality of Caregiving, Quality of Home Environment, Quality of Life, Social Support, Spirituality.Languages
(Reading, Writing, Speaking)
French: (Basic, None, Functional)
Memberships
Association for Psychological Science
Honors and Awards
2005, Health Prize winner in 1st annual Science and Religion Contest,
Science & Theology News
2005, Nominated by Indiana Wesleyan University for the "Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology" and for the "Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology.",
International Conference on College Teaching and Learning
2004-2006,
Who's Who in America,
Marquis Publications
2004-2006,
Hind's Fellow for Indiana Wesleyan University,
Indiana Wesleyan University
2003-2004,
Fulbright African Regional Research Award,
Council for the International Exchange of Scholars and U.S. Dept. of State,
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda,
Dept. of Child Health and Paediatrics
1998-2001,
Fellow, John Templeton Oxford Seminar on Science and Christianity,
John Templeton Foundation and the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities,
Oxford University, Wycliffe Hall,
Science, History, and Theology
1997, WARA Research Fellowship,
West African Research Association,
West African Research Center (WARC) in Dakar, Senegal, and Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar,
Neuropsychology of cerebral malaria
1995, Young Leader of the Year Award,
Alumni Association, Spring Arbor University
1994, Winning entry of the John Templeton Foundation 1993 Call for Papers in Humility Theology Program,
Templeton Foundation
1993, Co-recipient of Annual Faculty Merit Award for outstanding faculty professional achievement,
Spring Arbor University
1993, Growth in Research Effectiveness and Teaching (G.R.E.A.T.) Grant for research,
Spring Arbor University,
Maternal and Child Health Institute, University of Health Sciences, Vientiane, Lao Peoples' Democratic Republic
1990-1991,
Fulbright Senior Research Award to Zaire, Africa,
Council for the International Exchange of Scholars and the United States Information Agency (USIA)
1988, Growth in Research Effectiveness and Teaching (G.R.E.A.T.) Grant for research,
Spring Arbor University,
St. Andrews University, Scotland,
Pediatric Neuropsychology
1986, Baldwin Award for Teaching Excellence ($1000), Social Science Division, Spring Arbor College.,
Spring Arbor University
2007,
Alumnus of the Year,
Alumni Office,
Spring Arbor University
Previous Positions
1996-2006, Professor,
Indiana Wesleyan University,
Psychology,
Behavioral Science
1978-1996, Professor,
Spring Arbor University,
Psychology,
Social Science
Funding Received
- PI: Chandy John, Univ. of Minn.: Acute vs. delayed iron therapy: effect on iron status, anemia and cognition., $1,218,000, 2010 to 2013.
- PI: Michael Boivin: Cognitive and psychosocial benefits of caregiver training in Ugandan HIV children., $599,648, 2008 to 2011.
- PI: Joe Wong, UCSF: Determinants of neurodevelopmental delay in Ugandan HIV children., $407,106, 2008 to 2010.
- PI: Chandy John, Univ. of Minn.: Pathogenesis of cognitive/neurologic deficits in central nervous system malaria (Uganda)., $2,660,830, 2008 to 2013.
- University of Michigan Medical School Global Reach Research Program: Neuropsychological benefits of cognitive training with Ugandan HIV children, $15,000, 2007 to 2008.
- University of Michigan Global Health Research & Training Program research award: Neuropsychological benefits of cognitive training with Ugandan cerebral malaria children, $15,000, 2007 to 2008.
- Michigan State University IRGP New Faculty Award: Cognitive and psychosocial effects of true cerebral malaria in Malawian children., $39,000, 2007 to 2008.
- University of Michigan Medical School Global Reach Award: The Neuropsychological Impact of a Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Training Intervention with Ugandan Cerebral Malaria Survivors., $15,000, 2007 to 2008.
- Templeton Advanced Research Program (TARP): Breast cancer disease and treatment: Modeling the relationships among spiritual and emotional well-being, quality of life, neuropsychological function, and immunological resilience., $999,979, 2006 to 2009.
- Multilateral Initiatives on Malaria (MIMCOM): Multilateral Initiatives on Malaria (MIMCOM) Internet Access Award., $20,000, 2005 to 2006.
- Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) Makerere University Medical School/Mulago Hospital Program for the Development of Medical Research: Neurological and Neuropsychological Sequelae of Cerebral Malaria, $4,000, 2004 to 2005.
- PI: Chandy John, Univ. of Minn.: Neurological and Neuropsychological Sequelae of Cerebral Malaria, $307,000, 2003 to 2007.
- Gordon College (Wenham, MA) Center for Christian Studies. CCCU program of Initiative Grants to Network Christian Scholars: Responding as whole persons in the face of life-threatening disease: An evaluation of interrelationships between quality of life measures, spiritual beliefs, neuropsychological functioning, and immunological response for cancer patients., $15,000, 2000 to 2003.
Publications
- Boivin, M.J., Bangirana, P., Stephens, R.C. (2010) The relationship between visual-spatial and auditory-verbal working memory span in Senegalese and Ugandan children., PLoS ONE, In Press
- Michael J. Boivin, Bruno Giordani (2009) Neuropsychological assessment of African children: Evidence for a universal basis to cognitive ability., Cultural neuroscience: Cultural influences on Brain Function., Progress in Brain Re Edition, New York, Elsevier Publications, 113-135 pages (bookchapter)
- Bangirana P, Giordani B, John CC, Page C, Opoka RO, Boivin MJ (Aug 2009) Immediate neuropsychological and behavioral benefits of computerized cognitive rehabilitation in Ugandan pediatric cerebral malaria survivors., Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, 30 (4), 310-8
- Opoka RO, Bangirana P, Boivin MJ, John CC, Byarugaba J (Jun 2009) Seizure activity and neurological sequelae in Ugandan children who have survived an episode of cerebral malaria., African health sciences, 9 (2), 75-81
- Bangirana, P., Musisi, S., Allebeck, P., Giordani, B., John, C. C., Opoka, R. O., Byarugaba, J., Ehnvall, A., Boivin, M.J. (2009) A preliminary investigation of the construct validity of the KABC-II in Ugandan children with prior cerebral insult., African Health Sciences, 9 (3), 186-192
- Bangirana, P., Nakasujja, N., Giordani, B., Opoka, R.O., John, C.C., Boivin, M.J. (2009) Reliability of the Luganda version of the Child Behaviour Checklist in measuring behavioural problems after cerebral malaria., Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 3, 38-47
- John CC, Bangirana P, Byarugaba J, Opoka RO, Idro R, Jurek AM, Wu B, Boivin MJ (Jul 2008) Cerebral malaria in children is associated with long-term cognitive impairment., Pediatrics, 122 (1), e92-9
- John CC, Park GS, Sam-Agudu N, Opoka RO, Boivin MJ (Mar 2008) Elevated serum levels of IL-1ra in children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria are associated with increased severity of disease., Cytokine, 41 (3), 204-8
- John CC, Panoskaltsis-Mortari A, Opoka RO, Park GS, Orchard PJ, Jurek AM, Idro R, Byarugaba J, Boivin MJ (Feb 2008) Cerebrospinal fluid cytokine levels and cognitive impairment in cerebral malaria., The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 78 (2), 198-205
- Boivin MJ, Bangirana P, Byarugaba J, Opoka RO, Idro R, Jurek AM, John CC (Feb 2007) Cognitive impairment after cerebral malaria in children: a prospective study., Pediatrics, 119 (2), e360-6
- Boivin MJ (2009) Modeling the Biomedical Role of Spirituality through Breast Cancer Research In Watts F (eds), Spiritual Healing: Social, Scientific, and Philosophical Perspectives, Cambridge, UK, Cambridge University Press, In Press (bookchapter)
- Bangirana P, Idro R, John CC, Boivin MJ (Sep 2006) Rehabilitation for cognitive impairments after cerebral malaria in African children: strategies and limitations., Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH, 11 (9), 1341-9
- John CC, Opika-Opoka R, Byarugaba J, Idro R, Boivin MJ (Sep 2006) Low levels of RANTES are associated with mortality in children with cerebral malaria., The Journal of infectious diseases, 194 (6), 837-45
- Boivin MJ (2006) Community development, health, and neuropsychology of African Children In Sarr A, Makward E, Fofana T, Frederick C (eds), The Histories, Languages, and Cultures of West Africa, Lewisten NY, Edwin Mellen Press (bookchapter)
- Bagenda D, Nassali A, Kalyesubula I, Sherman B, Drotar D, Boivin MJ, Olness K (Mar 2006) Health, neurologic, and cognitive status of HIV-infected, long-surviving, and antiretroviral-naive Ugandan children., Pediatrics, 117 (3), 729-40
- Robertson K, Kopnisky K, Mielke J, Appiah K, Hall C, Price R, Kumwenda J, Kanyama C, Amod F, Marra C, Taylor T, Lalloo U, Jelsma J, Holding P, Boivin M, Birbeck G, Nakasujja N, Sanne I, Parsons TD, Parente A, Tucker K, Assessment of NeuroAIDS in Africa Conference Participants (2005) Assessment of neuroAIDS in Africa., Journal of Neurovirology, 11 Suppl 1, 7-16
- Conant LL, Fastenau PS, Giordani B, Boivin MJ, Chounramany C, Xaisida S, Choulamountry L, Pholsena P (Dec 2003) Environmental influences on primary memory development: a cross-cultural
study of memory span in Lao and American children., Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology : Official Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society., 25 (8), 1102-16
- Boivin MJ (Oct 2002) Effects of early cerebral malaria on cognitive ability in Senegalese
children., Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : Jdbp, 23 (5), 353-64
- Conant LL, Fastenau PS, Giordani BJ, Boivin MJ, Opel B, Dia Nseyila D (Jun 1999) Modality specificity of memory span tasks among Zairian children: A
developmental perspective., Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology : Official Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society., 21 (3), 375-84
- Boivin MJ (Dec 1997) An ecological paradigm for a health behavior analysis of "konzo", a
paralytic disease of Zaire from toxic cassava., Social Science & Medicine (1982), 45 (12), 1853-62
- Boivin MJ, Giordani B, Ndanga K, Maky MM, Manzeki KM, Ngunu N (Jan 1996) Economic advantage and the cognitive ability of rural children in Zaire., The Journal of Psychology, 130 (1), 95-107
- Giordani B, Berent S, Boivin MJ, Penney JB, Lehtinen S, Markel DS, Hollingsworth Z, Butterbaugh G, Hichwa RD, Gusella JF, Et Al. (Jan 1995) Longitudinal neuropsychological and genetic linkage analysis of persons at
risk for Huntington's disease., Archives of Neurology, 52 (1), 59-64
- Boivin MJ, Green SD, Davies AG, Giordani B, Mokili JK, Cutting WA (Jan 1995) A preliminary evaluation of the cognitive and motor effects of pediatric
HIV infection in Zairian children., Health Psychology : Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association., 14 (1), 13-21
- Lauer RE, Giordani B, Boivin MJ, Halle N, Glasgow B, Alessi NE, Berent S (Jun 1994) Effects of depression on memory performance and metamemory in children., Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 33 (5), 679-85
- Boivin MJ, Giordani B, Ndanga K, Maky MM, Manzeki KM, Ngunu N, Muamba K (May 1993) Effects of treatment for intestinal parasites and malaria on the cognitive
abilities of schoolchildren in Zaire, Africa., Health Psychology : Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association., 12 (3), 220-6
- Boivin MJ, Giordani B (Apr 1993) Improvements in cognitive performance for schoolchildren in Zaire, Africa,
following an iron supplement and treatment for intestinal
parasites., Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 18 (2), 249-64
- Boivin MJ, Giordani B, Berent S, Amato DA, Lehtinen S, Koeppe RA, Buchtel HA, Foster NL, Kuhl DE (Jun 1992) Verbal fluency and positron emission tomographic mapping of regional
cerebral glucose metabolism., Cortex; a Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior, 28 (2), 231-9
- Boivin MJ (Oct 1991) The effect of culture on a visual-spatial memory task., The Journal of General Psychology, 118 (4), 327-34
- Giordani B, Boivin MJ, Hall AL, Foster NL, Lehtinen SJ, Bluemlein LA, Berent S (Dec 1990) The utility and generality of Mini-Mental State Examination scores in
Alzheimer's disease., Neurology, 40 (12), 1894-6
- Berent S, Giordani B, Gilman S, Junck L, Lehtinen S, Markel DS, Boivin M, Kluin KJ, Parks R, Koeppe RA (Sep 1990) Neuropsychological changes in olivopontocerebellar atrophy., Archives of Neurology, 47 (9), 997-1001
- Giordani B, Boivin MJ, Berent S, Betley AT, Koeppe RA, Rothley JM, Modell JG, Hichwa RD, Kuhl DE (Apr 1990) Anxiety and cerebral cortical metabolism in normal persons., Psychiatry Research, 35 (1), 49-60
- Boivin MJ (Feb 1987) Forgotten warriors: an evaluation of the emotional well-being of presently
incarcerated Vietnam veterans., Genetic, Social, and General Psychology Monographs, 113 (1), 109-25
- Boivin MJ, Sewell RG, Scott K (Oct 1986) Attitudes toward behavior modification. A comparison of prison, criminal
justice, and other undergraduate populations., Behavior Modification, 10 (4), 435-56
- Killinger LE, Boivin MJ (Oct 1982) Comparison of locus of control among students within a prison setting with
students at a private liberal arts college., Psychological Reports, 51 (2), 455-60
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