Research
Dr. Seibert's research interests focus on the effects of CNS injury, recovery, neural repair, and neuroplasticity. She conducts her program of research under the auspices of the Idaho Neurological Institute at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (SARMC). Her research is conducted in collaboration with a team composed of neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, pulmonologists, trauma physicians, physiatrists, and other health care professionals. Examples of research projects include a 20-year longitudinal study of over 200 people who have sustained severe brain injuries, deep brain stimulation for control of Parkinson’s, stroke, innovative surgical procedures for spine repair, sleep disorders, CNS tumors, and using the findings from data driven research to design best practice models for superior recovery from neurological insult. Additionally, Dr. Seibert serves as Scientific Officer for SARMC’s telemedicine grants funded by TATRC. All of Dr. Seibert's research projects combine basic and applied research to advance knowledge about neuroplasticity and neural repair with the goal of consistently improving outcomes for those who sustain neural insult.
Teaching
Dr. Seibert’s teaching interests include: General Psychology (Psychological Science), Directed Research (Cognitive Neuroscience focus), Cognitive Neuroscience, Behavioral Medicine, Capstone Perspectives on Psychological Issues, Cognitive Psychology, Independent Study, Internship, and Senior Thesis.
Sample of Recent Publications
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Parker PD*, Patterson CM*, Otto
CC*, Basom J, Whitener, N., Zimmerman CG. Telemedicine research:
Opportunities and challenges. Mobile telemedicine: A computing and
networking perspective. Edited by Dr.
Yang Xiao and Dr. Hui Chen, to be published by Auerbach Publications, CRC Press
2007.
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Patterson CM*, Parker PD*, Otto
CC*, Basom J, Whitener N, Zimmerman CG. Telemedicine facilitates CHF home
health care for those with systolic dysfunction. In press 2007: International
Journal of Telemedicine and Applications.
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Parker, PD*, Payne, K, Grimsley
FP, O’Donnell J.E. The Emerging Role of Telemedicine in Diagnosing and
Treating Sleep Disorders. Journal of Telemedicine & Telecare (2006); 12 379-381.
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Dufty BM*,
Whitener N, Grimsley FP, O'Donnell, JE. Sleep Disorders: Age Makes a
Difference. Sleep Review
(July-August 2005).
Seibert PS, Stridh-Igo PM*, Whitmore TA*,
Zimmerman CG. Cranio-cervical stabilization of traumatic atlanto-occipital
dislocation with minimal resultant neurological deficit. Acta Neurochir
(Wien). 2005;000:1-8.
Seibert PS, Stridh-Igo PM*, Whitmore TA*,
Zimmerman CG. Perspectives of awareness and cognitive processing during the
event of stroke and subsequent recovery: competence versus performance. J
Cog Rehabil. 2003; Winter:18-24.
Seibert PS, Stridh-Igo PM*, Zimmerman CG. Challenging the
stigma of stroke. Stroke Clin Updates. November,
2003.
Seibert PS, Reedy DP, Hash J*, Webb A*, Stridh-Igo
PM*, Basom J, Zimmerman CG. Brain injury: quality of life's greatest challenge.
Brain Inj. 2000;16:837-848.
Seibert PS, Stridh-Igo PM*, Zimmerman CG. A checklist to
facilitate cultural awareness and sensitivity. J Med Ethics. 2002;28:0-4.
Seibert PS, Fee L*, Basom J, Zimmerman CG. Music and the
brain: the impact of music on an oboist’s fight for recovery. Brain Inj. 2000;14:295-302.
Sample of Recent Presentations
Seibert PS, Otto CC*, Patterson CM*, Whitener N, Zimmerman,
CG. The universal role of pain: Addressing pain across CNS disorders and
injury. 4th World Congress – World Institute of Pain; September 25-28 2007;
Budapest, Hungary.
Seibert PS, Patterson CM*, Whitmore TA*, Whitener N,
Zimmerman, CG. Telemedicine: Demonstrations of significance for neurosurgery.
Congress of Neurological Surgeons; September 15-20 2007; San Diego, CA.
Seibert PS, Whitener N, Patterson CM*, Parker PD*, Zimmerman
CG. Recognizing sleep disorders in people with nervous system
damage/disorders. American Association of Neuroscience Nurses 39th Annual
Meeting; April 29 – May 2, 2007; Orlando, FL.
Seibert PS, Otto CC*, Davis A*, Parker PD*, Patterson CM*,
Grimsley FP, O'Donnell JE, Whitener N, Zimmerman, CG. Pharmacological
treatments of psychological disorders and their effects on sleep. Western
Psychological Association; May 3-7, 2007; Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Seibert PS, Patterson CM*, Whitmore TA*, Parker PD*,
Whitener N, Zimmerman CG. Opportunities for psychological science in
telemedicine. Western Psychological Association; May 3-7, 2007; Vancouver, BC,
Canada.
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Parker PD*, Patterson CP*, Ward
MJ, Basom J. Telemedicine facilitates CHF home health care. American
Telemedicine Association 2007: 12th Annual International Meeting and Trade
Show; May 13-15, 2007; Nashville TN.
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Parker PD*, Patterson CM*,
Whitener N, Zimmerman, CG. Central nervous system disorders and damage:
implications for stress, anxiety and depression. 10th Jubilee
Multidisciplinary International Conference of Neuroscience and Biological
Psychiatry; May 16-20, 2007; St. Petersburg, Russia.
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Parker PD*, O’Donnell JE, Whitener
N, Grimsley FP, Zimmerman CG. Medications and Sleep Disorders: A Very
Slippery Slope. Congress of the European Neurological Societies; September 2-5,
2006; Glasgow, Scotland.
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Payne K, Parker PD*, Grimsley FP, O'Donnell, JE,
Whitener, N, Zimmerman CG. Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Disorders: The
Viability and Opportunities for Telemedicine. Congress of the European
Neurological Societies; September 2-5, 2006; Glasgow, Scotland.
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Parker PD*, Johans, TJ, Jutzy RE, Zimmerman, CG.
Spirituality Post-TBI: Implications for Recovery and Outcomes. Congress
of Neurological Surgeons; October 7-12, 2006. Chicago, IL
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Zimmerman, CG. Surgical intervention for positive
resolution of an intramedullary anterior Hemangioblastoma. American Association of Neurological Surgeons;
April 22-27, 2006; San Francisco, CA.
Seibert PS, Payne, K. Hudspeth, R. Rising to the Challenge
of Telemedicine Research. American
Telemedicine Association. May 7-10, 2006 San Diego, CA.
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Parker PD*, O’Donnell JE, Reedy
DP, Grimsley FP, Zimmerman CG. The Complex web of intervening variables shared
by medications, psychological well-being, and sleep disorders. World
Psychiatric Association International Congress. July 12-16, 2006; Istanbul,
Turkey.
*student
Sample Of Recent Student Presentations
(Presenter is underlined)
Parker PD*, Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Whitener N,
Zimmerman CG. Hedonistic homoeostatic dysregulation and pathological gambling
within a statewide sample of Parkinson's disease. Western Psychological
Association; May 3-7, 2007; Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Bektic A*, Bock N*, Seibert PS, Parker PD*, Whitmore
TA*, Whitener N, Zimmerman CG. Characterization of non-motor symptoms of
Parkinson's disease in Idaho. Western Psychological Association; May 3-7,
2007; Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Thompson P*, Seibert PS, Parker PD*, Whitmore TA*,
Whitener N, Zimmerman CG. Patient empowerment medicine: an athlete's
exemplary recovery from catastrophic injury. Western Psychological
Association; May 3-7, 2007; Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Seibert PS, McCutcheon J*, LeBoeuf L*, Whitmore TA*,
Parker PD*, O’Donnell JE, Grimsley FP, Zimmerman CG. Stroke and sleep: A
psychological characterization. Association for Psychological Science. May
25-28, 2006; New York, NY.
Seibert PS, Parker PD*, Whitmore TA*, Whitener N,
Johans TJ, Zimmerman CG. Effects of dopamine replacement therapy; beyond its
alleviation of Parkinson's symptoms. Association for Psychological Science.
May 25-28, 2006; New York, NY.
Seibert PS, Thompson P*, Hugi D*, Whitmore TA*,
Whitener N, Reedy DP, Zimmerman CG. Traumatic brain injury: Does population
density make a difference in perceptions and outcomes? Association for
Psychological Science. May 25-28, 2006; New York, NY.
Seibert PS, Whitmore TA*, Parker PD*, O’Donnell JE,
Grimsley FP, Zimmerman CG. Psychological disorders and pharmacological
treatments associated with sleep disorders. Association for Psychological
Science. May 25-28, 2006; New York, NY.
*student
Sample of Professional Memberships
- American Telemedicine Association 2005- present
- International Brain Injury Association 1996-present
- American Brain Injury Association 1995-present
- National Stroke Association, 1996-present
- Association of Professional Sleep Societies, 2000-present
- American Brain Injury Consortium 1995-present
- Brain Injury Task Force 1998-present
- Idaho Neurological Institute Board Member 1995-present
- Boise State University Faculty Senate, president 1995-1997
- Boise State University Institutional Review Board, Chair, 1991-1993, member 1991-1996
- Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Executive Committee, Treasurer, 1993-2002.
Sample of Awards Received
- Boise State University Foundation Scholar Award for Service 2002
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons, 2nd Place Award for Research 2002
- Distinguished Service Award, Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, 2002
- Honored Faculty 2002 Boise State University Alumni Society
- Best Research Award 3rd World Congress on Brain Injury, Quebec Canada 1999
- Idaho Neurological Institute Award of Outstanding Contributions, 1996, 1999
- The Boise State University Alumni Association Distinguished Faculty Member 1993
- KIZN FM Best Teacher in the Treasure Valley 1993.
- The Associated Students of Boise State University Outstanding Faculty Award, 1991-1992, finalist 1998
- Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Contributions, 1991
- Veterans Administration Award for Distinguished Service to Vietnam Veterans, 1986
