Dr. Adam Bentvelzen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adam Bentvelzen is a Senior Research Associate and Clinical Neuropsychologist at the Vascular Contributions to Dementia Centre of Research Excellence (VCD-CRE) within the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA). He holds a PhD and a Master's degree in Clinical Neuropsychology from Macquarie University, as well as Bachelor's degrees in Psychology (Honours) from the University of Sydney and Communications from the University of Western Sydney. His research focuses on the international harmonisation of neuropsychological assessment and diagnostic criteria for vascular cognitive impairment dementia (VCID), contributing to the development of tools and methodologies that enhance the accuracy of clinical assessments in neuropsychology. Bentvelzen has developed several resources aimed at helping clinicians detect dementia early, such as the ADNeT Neuropsychological Norming Tool and the Telephone Interview Cognitive Status-Modified screening tool. He has extensive clinical experience in assessing and managing ageing-related neurocognitive disorders, particularly in middle-aged and older adults. Adam also engages in academic supervision, collaborating with students to advance neuropsychological research projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Associate

2017-01-01 — Present

Vascular Contributions to Dementia Centre of Research Excellence (VCD-CRE) • Sydney, Australia

Conducts research on neuropsychological assessments and diagnostic criteria related to vascular cognitive impairment.

Clinical Neuropsychologist

— Present

MQ Health Neuropsychology, Macquarie University Hospital Clinic • Sydney, Australia

Provides clinical assessments and management for neurocognitive disorders.

Awards

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UNSW School of Clinical Medicine Travel Bursary

2025-01-01
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Australian Dementia Network Grant

2025-01-01
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Macquarie University Postgraduate Research Fund Award

2012-01-01
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University Medal

2006-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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