Dr. Swatzyna CV

Ronald J. Swatzyna, PhD, LCSW, BCN, BCB

Director of Electro-Neurophysiology Researc
Director of Neurotherapy

University of Texas at Arlington
Ph.D.
8/2004
Social Work

University of Texas at Arlington
MSSW
8/1997
Social Work

University of the State of New York
BS
1/1995
Biology & Psychology

Highline Community College
AS
6/1978
Marine Technology

A. Personal Statement

Ronald J. Swatzyna, PhD received his Masters of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work from The University of Texas Arlington. Currently, he is the Director of Electro-Neurophysiology Research and Director of Neurotherapy at Houston Neuroscience Brain Center and Chief Scientist/Founder of Clinical NeuroAnalytics, LLC. Dr. Swatzyna is a licensed clinical social worker, and board certified in neurofeedback and biofeedback by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). For the past 22 years, Dr. Swatzyna has analyzed and treated the most diagnostically challenging cases in both inpatient and outpatient settings and 15 years ago he started using electroencephalography (EEG) and quantitative EEG (qEEG) data to assist psychiatrists in medication selection and titration. Dr. Swatzyna also holds the distinction of being the first integrate Pharmaco-EEG into private practice in the United States. As a researcher, he has presented and/or published 78 peer-reviewed papers on brain dysfunction, psychotropic medication and other related topics at national and international conferences. In addition to his contributions to the literature, Dr. Swatzyna is a peer reviewer for Clinical EEG and Neuroscience and the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Dr. Swatzyna is the Chair of the Sigma Xi Institutional Review Board, Rice University/Texas Medical Center Chapter and is on the board of directors. Dr. Swatzyna is a retired City of Arlington, Texas Firefighter-EMT-I and a veteran of Vietnam and the first Gulf War. Finally, his personal battle with a traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder has motivated him to become a leading expert in brain dysfunction.

B. Positions and Honors

Positions:

‍2020
Director Houston Neuroscience Brain Center, Houston, Texas

2019
Chief Scientist/Founder Clinical NeuroAnalytics, Houston, Texas

2003 - 2019
Director of Neurotherapy & Director of Electro-Neuro Analysis Research, the Tarnow Center for Self-Management, Houston, Texas

2001 - 2002
Clinical Director, EXEL Outpatient Services, Arlington, Texas

2000 - 2001
Director of Social Services, Millwood Hospital, Arlington, Texas

1998 - 2000
Psychotherapist, Texas Behavioral Health, Arlington, Texas

1997 - 1998
Biofeedback Therapist, Productive Rehabilitation Institute of Dallas for Ergonomics

Hospital Affiliations:

2017 - 2018
Texas Woman’s Hospital, Pediatric Department

Elections and Appointments:

2015
Chair of Sigma Xi Institutional Review Board: Rice University/Texas Medical Center Chapter

2015
Innovation Manager for BetterFly Neurofeedback System

2014 - 2015
Guest Editor for Biofeedback journal for a Special Issue on “The Impact of the Digestive System on Health.”

2014
Review Editor for Clinical EEG and Neuroscience journal for pre publication peer review.

2014
Specialty Editor on WebmedCentral plus Neurosciences. WebmedCentral plus, caters to all scientists for pre publication peer review or post publication peer review models.

2013
Treasurer (2014): Rice University/Texas Medical Center Chapter of Sigma XI

2009 - 2014
Clinical Consultant: BrainMasters Technology, Inc.

2005
Clinical Consultant: Deymed Diagnostic, Inc.

2005 - 2006
President Biofeedback Society of Texas

2002
Co-Chair for the Biofeedback Society of Texas 29th Annual Conference

2000 - 2002
Biofeedback society of Texas Executive Board

1998
Co-Chair for the Biofeedback Society of Texas 25th Annual Conference

Honors:

2011
Inducted into the Rice University/Texas Medical Center Chapter of Sigma XI, The Scientific Research Society.

2003
The University of Texas at Arlington Annual Celebration of Excellence by Students (ACES) Graduate Research Presentation Competition: 1st Place Graduate Student Category

2003
Induction into the "Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities" for Outstand Merit and Accomplishment as a Graduate Student

2002
Academic Excellence in Social Work Award, The University of Texas at Arlington,  Excellent Academic Achievement: Doctoral Program

1997
Biofeedback Society of Texas Robert Mayo Scholarship Award

Other Experience and Professional Memberships

Certifications:

2011 - 2012
Certified Brain Injury Specialist; Trainer

2009
Board Certified in Neurotherapy, Associate Fellow

2009
Board Certified in Biofeedback, Associate Fellow

2004
Certified Anger Resolution Therapist

2001
Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor

Experience and Special Training:

2011
Brain Injury Association of America: Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Trainer Certification Program

2009
Memorial Hermann TIRR: Rehabilitation & Research, Houston, Texas Workshop: Community Integration of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury

2007
Veteran Health Initiative Traumatic Brain Injury Course

2000 - 2002
American Red Cross: Ft. Worth Tornadoes

1999
American Red Cross Mental Health Team Texarkana Tornado Disaster, Little Rock Aviation Disaster and Wedgewood Church Shootings

1995-1998
Organized the City of Arlington's Disaster Response Team and Coordinated the Annual Mass Casualty Incident Dills

Membership:

2018
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

2018
World Psychiatric Association, Psychiatric Electrophysiology Section

2017
International Society for Autism Research

2014
International Pharmaco-EEG Society

2010
EEG and Clinical Neuroscience Society

2005
International Association for Neuronal Research

1997
Biofeedback Society of Texas

1995
National Association of Social Workers

C. Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications, Presentations in Brain Research

Publications:

1. Swatzyna, RJ, Arns, M, Tarnow, JD, Turner, RP, Barr, EA, MacInerney, EK, Hoffman, AM, Boutros, NN (submitted). Isolated Epileptiform Activity in Children and Adolescents: Prevalence, Relevance, and Implication for Treatment. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (submitted 2/12/2020).

2. Barr, EA, Peper, E, & Swatzyna, RJ (2019). Slouched Posture, Sleep Deprivation, and Mood Disorders: Interconnection and Modulation by Theta Brain Waves. Neuroregulation. Vol. 6(4): 181-189.

3. Swatzyna, RJ, Boutros, N., Genovese, AC, MacInerney, EK; Roark, AJ, & Kozlowski, GP (2018). Electroencephalogram (EEG) for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidential Considerations for Routine Screening. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Published online September 17, 2018. DOI 10.1007/s00787-018-1225-x

4. Grossi, E, Buscema, M, Swatzyna, RJ (submitted 9/25/2018). Differential Diagnosis of autism through EEG processed by advanced ANN algorithms: a step forward to early automatic autism detection. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience.

5. Swatzyna, RJ, Tarnow, JD, Proler, ML, Roark, AJ, MacInerney EK, & Kozlowski, GP. (2017). Retrospective Analysis of Nonepileptic Patients with Isolated Epileptiform Discharges Treated with Anticonvulsants. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience. Vol. 48(5) 322-326. DOI; 10.1177/1550059417695896.

6. Swatzyna, R.J., Tarnow, J.D., Roark, A., & Mardick, J. (2017). The Utility of EEG in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Replication Study. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience. Vol. 48(4) 243-245. DOI 10.1177/1550059416640441.

7. MacInerney, EK, Swatzyna, RJ, Roark, AJ, Gonzalez, BC, & Kozlowski (2017). Breakfast Choices Influence Brainwave Activity: Case Study of a 12-year-old Female. NeuroRegulation.

8. Swatzyna, RJ, Tarnow, JD, Turner, RP, Roark, AJ, MacInerney, EK, and Kozlowski, GP (2017). Integration of EEG into Psychiatric Practice: A Step Toward Precision Medicine for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology. 2017 May;34(3):230-235. doi: 10.1097/WNP.0000000000000365.

9. Swatzyna, RJ, Tarnow, JD, Turner RP, Roark, AJ, MacInerney, EK, & Kozlowski, GP (2016). Isolated epileptiform discharges in psychiatry: Outcomes in an integrative practice. Neruopsychiatric Electrophysiology. 2016 2(Suppl 1): A-51. DOI 10.1186/s40810-016-0021-4.

10. MacInerney, EK, Swatzyna, RJ, Tarnow, JD, Turner, RP, Roark, AJ, & Kozlowski, GP (2016). Isolated epileptiform discharges: an electroencephalographic abnormality underlying medication failure in autism spectrum disorder. Neruopsychiatric Electrophysiology. 2016 2(Suppl 1): A-71. DOI 10.1186/s40810-016-0021-4.

11. Arns, M., Swatzyna, R.J., Gunkelman, J., & Olbrich, S. (2015). Sleep maintenance, spindling excessive beta and regulatory systems approach?  Neuropsychiatric Electrophysiology electronically published June 2015.

12. Swatzyna, R.J., Kozlowski, G.P. & Tarnow, J.D. (2015). Pharmaco-EEG: A Study of Individualized Medicine in Clinical Practice. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience.  Vol. 46(3) 192-196: DOI: 10.1177/15500594|4556|20

13. Swatzyna, RJ, Gunkelman, J, & Kozlowski, GP (2015). EEG/QEEG Prolegomenon to Precision Medicine: A Large Clinical Study of Refractory Cases. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience. 47(4) NP9 (OC-2). DOI: 10.1177/1550059415601941.

14. Swatzyna, R.J., Tarnow, J.D., Tannous, J., Schieszler, C., Pillai, V.J. & Kozlowski, G.P. (2014). EEG/QEEG Technology Identifies Neurobiomarkers Critical to Medication Selection and Treatment: A Preliminary Study. Journal of Psychology and Clinical Psychiatry 1(7): 00046. DOI: 10.15406/jpcpy.2014.00046

15. Swatzyna, R.J. (2014). EEG & qEEG Technology Identifies Neurobiomarkers Critical to Medication Selection and Treatment for Children and Adolescents with ADHD. NeuroConnections Spring 2014: 66-71.

16. Swatzyna, R.J. (2009). The elusive nature of mild traumatic brain injury. Biofeedback, 37(3): 92-95.

Oral Presentations:

1. Swatzyna, RJ & Barr, EA. Using Electrophysiology to Enhance Treatment Outcomes. Workshop accepted for presentation at the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 50th Annual Scientific Meeting, March 14, 2019, Denver, Colorado.

2. Swatzyna, RJ. Mental Health Neurobiomarkers: Discovering Neurological; Physiological Causes for Symptoms is Key for Successful Treatment. Workshop accepted for presentation at the Applied Neuroscience Society of Australasia, Cairns, Australia August 26, 2019.

3. Swatzyna, RJ. Mental Health Neurobiomarkers. Keynote Address accepted for presentation at the Applied Neuroscience Society of Australasia, Cairns, Australia August 25, 2019.

4. Swatzyna, RJ, Pharmaco-EEG & Neuromodulation Techniaques. Workshop accepted for presentation at the Applied Neuroscience Society of Australasia, Cairns, Australia August 23, 2019.

5. Swatzyna, RJ. Bring Science to Psychiatry Improves Medication Selection: The Prognostic Value of Pharmaco-EEG. Paper accepted for presentation at the ACRM Annual Conference: Progress in Rehabilitation Research, October 3, 2018, Dallas, Texas.

6. Swatzyna, RJ. Explaining Treatment Failure: Identifying Cause for Symptoms is Critical. Presented to the Mid-Atlantic Biofeedback Association’s 2018 Spring Conference, May 5, 2018, Loyola University Graduate Center, Columbia, MD.

7. Grossi, E, Buscema, M, Swatzyna, RJ. EEG data processed by advanced machine learning systems allow an accurate differential diagnosis between ASD children and other neuro-psychiatric disorders. For presentation at the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2018: May 9-12, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

8. Childers, L, Swatzyna, RJ, & MacInerney, EK.  Enhancing Treatment Success: The Benefits of EEG Analysis. Paper presented the 25th Annual International Society for Neurofeedback Research (September 2017) Mashantuket, CT.

9. Pogarell, O, Boutros, N, Sumiyoshi, T, & Swatzyna, RJ. Integrating Resting State EEG in Psychiatric Clinical Practice: Past, Present and Future. Submitted symposia for the World Psychiatric Association XVII World Congress of Psychiatry, Berlin, October 8-12, 2017, Berlin, Germany.

10. Swatzyna, RJ, Tarnow, JD, Turner, RP, Roark, AJ, MacInerney, EK, and Kozlowski, GP (2016). Isolated Epileptiform Discharges in Psychiatry: Outcomes in an integrative practice. Paper presentation at the 19th Biennial International Pharmaco-EEG Meeting, The Netherlands.

11. Swatzyna, R.J. & Roark, A.J. (2016). The Prevalence of Epileptiform Discharges in a Psychiatric Practice: A Study of Non-Epileptic Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Autism. Paper presented at the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research Conference, September 2016, Orlando, Florida.

12. Swatzyna, R.J. & Gunkelman, J. (2016). The Utility of EEG/qEEG in Children and Ay of EEG/qEEG in Children and Adolescents with ADHD: Replication Study. Paper presented at the Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 47th Annual Scientific Meeting March 12, 2016, Seattle, WA.

13. Swatzyna, R.J. & Gunkelman, J. (2015). Predicting Medication Failure Using Big Data. Paper presented at the Society for the Advancement of Brain Analysis 14th Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

14. Swatzyna, R.J., Gunkelman, J. & Kozlowski, G.P. (2014). EEG/QEEG Prolegomenon to Precision Medicine: A Large Clinical Study of Refractory Cases. Paper presented at the Joint Meeting of – ECNS – ISBET, Nova Scotia, Canada.

15. Swatzyna, R.J. & Gunkelman, J. (2014). A Large Clinical Study on Medication Failure in Refractory Cases: EEG/qEEG Findings Provide Evidence and Direction. Paper presented at the Biofeedback Federation of Europe Conference, Venice, Italy.

16. Swatzyna, R.J. (2013). Physiological Issues Inhibiting Successful Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Treatment: Implications for Practice. Paper to be presented at the Biofeedback Society of Texas Conference, Austin Texas.

17. Swatzyna, R.J. & Pillai, V. (2013). Medication Failure: EEG/qEEG Outcome Clusters Provide Evidence. Workshop presented at the International Society of Neurofeedback Research, Dallas, Texas (September 2013).

18. Swatzyna, R.J. (2013). The Elusive Nature of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Progression, Diagnosis & Treatment. Paper presented at the Professional Development Conference, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

19. Swatzyna, R.J. (2012) EEG/QEEG Research Provides Evidence-Based Data for Psychiatry. Paper presented at the Biofeedback Society of Texas annual conference, San Antonio, Texas.

20. Swatzyna, R.J. & Gunkelman, J. (2012). Electrocerebral Abnormalities in EEG/QEEG: Subclinical Findings Redefined Treatment Implications and Considerations. Paper presented at the International Society of Neuronal Research, Orlando, Florida.

21. Swatzyna, R.J. (2012). New Recommendations for Children with Brain Injury. Paper presented at the Brain Injury Association of Texas 28th Annual Conference, Austin Texas (June 2012).

22. Swatzyna, R.J. (2012). EEG/QEEG Abnormalities in Autistic Children: Neuromodulation and Medication Implications. Biofeedback Certification International Alliance Webinar (May, 2012).

23. Swatzyna, R.J. (2012). When is an EEG Warranted for Children with ADHD. Paper presented at the Attention Deficit Disorder Southern Region 24th Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.

24. Swatzyna, R.J. (2012). The Link between ADHD and Adolescent Sport Concussions. Paper presented at the Attention Deficit Disorder Southern Region 24th Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.

25. Swatzyna, R.J. & Stokan D. (2012). A Basic Understanding of EEG Abnormalities in Autistic Children. Paper presentation at the 7th Annual Special Education Parent Conference and Resource Fair, Katy, Texas.

26. Swatzyna, R.J. (2011). Treating Traumatic Brain Injury: Ethical Considerations and Neurological Challenges. Paper presented as an ethics workshop presentation at the Biofeedback Society of Texas annual conference, Dallas Texas.

27. Swatzyna, R.J. (2011). The High Prevalence of EEG Cerebral Dysrhythmic Abnormalities in Psychiatric Populations: The Psychopharmacological Treatment Implications. Paper presented at the Biofeedback Society of Texas annual conference, Dallas, Texas.

28. Swatzyna, R.J. & Gunkelman, J. (2011). Temporal mild sharp and slow activity (TMSSA): The importance of a team approach for diagnosis and treatment. Paper presented at the International Society of Neuronal Research annual conference, Carefree, Arizona.

29. Gunkelman, J. & Swatzyna, R.S. (2011). Clinical significance of paroxysmal EEG discharges: Location links pathology. Paper presented at the International Society of Neuronal Research annual conference, Carefree, Arizona.

30. Swatzyna, R.J. (2011). Developing an evidence-based model for concussed military personnel with PTSD: The application of psychophysiological assessment and EEG/QEEG/ERP. Association for Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback TeleSeminar April 21, 2011.

31. Swatzyna, R.J. (2011). Developing an evidence-based model for concussed military personnel with PTSD. Paper presented at the Association for Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback annual meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

32. Swatzyna, R.J. (2011). Sports concussions without symptoms: New research reveals dangerous consequences if not discovered. Paper presented at the Brain Injury Association of Texas, Austin, Texas.

33. Swatzyna, R.J. (2010). The ethical considerations and neurological challenges of treating the military with comorbid mild traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder. Paper presented at the International Society for Neuronal Research annual conference, Denver, Colorado.

34. Swatzyna, R.J. (2010). Coexisting posttraumatic stress disorder with brain injury: Neurological challenges affecting treatment. Paper presented at the Brain Injury Association of Texas annual meeting, Austin, Texas.

35. Swatzyna, R.J. (2010). Delineating the link between the military's high suicide rate and coexisting posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Paper accepted for presentation at the Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback annual meeting, San Diego, California.

36. Swatzyna, R.J. (2010). The neurological challenges to the treatment and prognosis of coexisting traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder. Paper presented at "Ground Rounds" for the Resilience & Restoration Center, Fort Hood, Texas.

37. Swatzyna, R.J. (2010). Diagnosis and treatment of ischemic-induced migraines. Paper presented at the Biofeedback Society of Texas annual conference, Houston, Texas.

38. Swatzyna, R.J. (2010). Diagnosis and treatment of ischemic-induced migraines. Paper presented at the Biofeedback Society of Texas annual conference, Houston, Texas.

39. Swatzyna, R.J. (2009). Military PTSD comorbid with traumatic brain injury: The neurological challenges to treatment and prognosis. Keynote address as paper presented at the annual meeting of the Biofeedback Society of Texas, Salado, TX.

40. Gonzalez, B.C. & Swatzyna, R.J. (2009). "Does nutrition affect brainwaves?" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Biofeedback Society of Texas, Salado, TX.

41. Swatzyna, R.J. & Walker, J. (2008). The diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury: QEEG and neurotherapy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Biofeedback Society of Texas, San Antonio, Texas.

42. Swatzyna, R.J. (2008). The basic application of Pharmaco-EEG in a clinical setting. Paper presented at the International Society for Neuronal Research annual conference, San Antonio, Texas.

Poster Presentations:
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1. Barr, EA, Hoffman, AM, & Swatzyna, RS (2020). Slouched Posture, Sleep Deprivation, and Mood Disorders: Interconnection and Modulation by Theta Brain Waves. Poster to be presented at Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 51st Annual Conference, La Jolla, California (April 3, 2020).

2. Hoffman, AM, Barr, EA, & Swatzyna, RS (2020). Evidentiary Considerations for EEG Analysis: A Step Closer Towards Personalized Medicine. Poster to be presented at Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 51st Annual Conference, La Jolla, California (April 3, 2020).

3. Grossi, E, Buscema, M, and Swatzyna, RJ, (). Accurate Differential Diagnosis Between ASD Children and children with Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders Through EEG Processed by Advanced Machine Learning Systems. Poster Presentation at INSAR May 2018, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

4. MacInerney, EK, Swatzyna, RJ, Tarnow, JD, Turner, RP, Roark, AJ, & Kozlowski, GP (2016). Isolated Epileptiform Discharges: An electroencephalographic abnormality underlying medication failure in autism spectrum disorder. Poster presented presentation at the 19th Biennial International Pharmaco-EEG Meeting, The Netherlands, (October 26, 2016).

5. Swatzyna, R.J., Tarnow, J.D., Tannous, J., Pillai, V.J. Schieszler, C., & Kozlowski, G.P. (2015). Pharmaco-EEG: A Study of Individualized Medicine in Clinical Practice. E-Poster accepted for presented at the 3rd International Conference on Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine & Molecular Diagnostics, Valencia, Spain.

6. Swatzyna, RJ & Kozlowski, GP. (2015). Pharmaco-EEG: A Study of Individualized Medicine in Clinical Practice. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 40:130. Poster presented at the 46th Annual Meeting for the Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Conference, Austin, Texas.

7. Swatzyna, R.J., Kozlowski, G.P., Tannous, J., Schieszler, C., Pillai, V.J. & Tarnow, J.D. (2014). Pharmaco-EEG: A Study of Individualized Medicine in Clinical Practice. Poster presentation at Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & International Research Conference, Glendale, Arizona.

8. Swatzyna, R.J., Kozlowski, G.P., Tannous, J., Schieszler, C., & Pillai, V.J., (2014). Pharmaco-EEG: A Study of Individualized Medicine in Clinical Practice. Poster presented at the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.

Additional Publicationsand Presentations:

1. Swatzyna, R.J., Pillia, V.J. (2013). The Effects of Armed Conflict and Natural Disaster on Women’s Reproductive Health in Developing Countries. The Global Journal of Health Sciences. Vol. 5/4 p. 106/113. DOI 10.5539/GJHS.V5N4P106

2. Swatzyna, R.J. (2013) Biofeedback & Human Health: Reregulation of the Autonomic Nervous System. Paper presented at the Professional Development Conference, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

3. Swatzyna, R.J. (2011). Integration of EEG, DC/SCP and peripheral measures in biofeedback. Paper presented at the Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback annual meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

4. Swatzyna, R.J. (2005). World Health Organization and health education. In Mahadevan, K. editor, Communication and Education for Health Promotion and Population Regulation: A Global Perspective, (p. 3-19). New Delhi: B.R. Publishers.

5. Swatzyna, R.J. (2004). The impact of war on women's reproductive health in developing countries. Dissertation: The University of Texas at Arlington.

6. Swatzyna, R.J. (2004). The effects of natural disaster and armed conflicts on women's reproductive health in developing countries. International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters.

7. Swatzyna, R.J. (2003). Reproductive health and armed conflict in developing countries. Paper accepted for presentation at the 13th International Symposium of International Consortium for International Social Development, Bombay, India.

8. Swatzyna, R.J. (2003). War's impact on women's reproductive health in developing countries. Paper presented at the Texas National Association of Social Workers Conference, Arlington, Texas.

9. Swatzyna, R.J. (2003). A multinational analysis of the impact of armed conflict and natural disasters on women's reproductive health in developing countries. Paper presented at the International Federation of Social Workers European Seminar, Copenhagen, Denmark.

10. Swatzyna, R.J. (2002). The origins of psychopathology and the bioethical issues with treatment. Paper presented at the Biofeedback Society of Texas annual meeting, Austin, Texas.

11. Swatzyna, R.J. (2002). The development and perpetuation of psychopathology: A model to develop group understanding. A paper presented at the 9th European Groupwork Symposium, London, England.

12. Swatzyna, R.J. (2002). Women's reproductive health and disasters in developing countries. Paper presented at the Facts of Life annual meeting. Houston, Texas.

13. Swatzyna, R.J. (2000). Disaster mental health approach to posttraumatic stress. Tulane Studies in Social Welfare, Vol. XXI & XXII, 147-181.

14. Swatzyna, R.J. (1998, July). A tactical therapeutic protocol, for the treatment of PTSD, accentuating both neurologic and psychologic desensitization. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Baltimore, MD.

15. Swatzyna, R.J. (1997). The treatment of PTSD utilizing biofeedback relaxation response training with eye movement desensitizing and reprocessing therapy: Master's Thesis, The University of Texas at Arlington.

D. Research Support

Ongoing Research:

08/2017
Advanced Machine Learning Diagnosis
Grossi
(PI)We are using my data archive ofchildren with autism to show the ability of a novel kind of Machine LearningSystem named MS-ROM/I-FAST developed by The Semeion Research Institute in Rometo extract interesting features in computerized EEG that allow an almostperfectly distinction of ASD children from typically developing ones.

8/2016
Data Mining
Swatzyna(PI)
We are investigating isolatedepileptiform discharges (IEDs) in the left temporal and left temporal parietallobe to see if we can create an instrument/questionnaire to screen for IEDs.