PennCNB Site Info
About the CNB
Developed by Dr. Ruben C. Gur and colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, the Penn Computerized Neurocognitive Battery (CNB) has replaced traditional pencil-and-paper evaluations. It is utilized globally across clinical trials, psychological evaluations, and neuroimaging research groups.
Overview
Core cognitive domains, computer-game formatting, and multi-language support.
Global Reach
International research centers, universities, and clinical trials utilizing the platform.
Team & Contributors
Meet the directors, engineers, developers, and historical contributors.
Publications
Browse foundational research papers, methodology validations, and neuroimaging studies.
Overview & Background
The Penn Computerized Neurocognitive Battery (CNB) consists of a series of cognitive tasks, measuring accuracy and speed of performance in major cognitive domains, including executive functions (i.e., abstraction, sustained attention, working memory), episodic memory (i.e., verbal, facial, and spatial memory), complex cognitive processing (i.e., language reasoning, nonverbal reasoning, spatial processing), social cognition (i.e., emotion identification, emotion intensity differentiation, age differentiation) and processing speed (i.e., sensorimotor and motor).
Notably, the CNB tests have been applied in neuroimaging studies and can be used either in a scanner as part of a functional neuroimaging study or outside a scanner for measuring individual differences in performance.
The CNB has been translated to over 25 languages and is adapted for children and adults. The tests are formatted like computer games and puzzles, and are administered as part of a comprehensive neuropsychiatric assessment.
We are thankful to our patients, their families and all volunteers who have participated in CNB research over the years and still continue to advance our understanding of brain and behavior.
Global Impact & Collaborators
The CNB platform is trusted by leading research centers, universities, and clinical trials internationally.
CNB Translations & Linguistic Support
Our computerized assessment batteries are translated into a wide range of global languages. Many have been rigorously validated in peer-reviewed research cohorts to ensure cross-cultural accuracy, psychometric equivalence, and reliability. For studies requiring additional linguistic support, translation of testing materials can be coordinated upon request.
Available Languages
The platform currently supports the following standard and localized language packs across our assessment inventory:
- English
- Afrikaans
- Arabic (Egyptian)
- Bulgarian
- Chinese (Cantonese)
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Danish
- Dutch
- French (Canada)
- French (France)
- German (Austria)
- German (Germany)
- Hebrew
- Hindi
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Portuguese (Portugal)
- Russian
- Spanish (Mexico)
- Spanish (Spain)
- Tswana
- Turkish
- Xhosa
Need Another Language?
Additional languages or localized adaptations may be requested through our ticketing and support channel for specialized research protocols.
CNB Team
- Ruben Gur, PhD, Director (gur at upenn dot edu)
- J. Cobb Scott, PhD, Neuropsychologist (scott1 at upenn dot edu)
- David Roalf, PhD, Behavioral Neuroscience
- Tyler M. Moore, PhD, Psychometrician
- Kosha Ruparel, Engineering Lead (kruparel at upenn dot edu)
- Andrew Zitelli, System/Web Administrator
- Lucky Njokweni, Lead Developer
- Satrajit Santra, Developer
Other CNB Contributors
J. Daniel Ragland, Ph.D.
Paul Hughett, Ph.D.
Matthew Kurtz, Ph.D
Larry Macy, Ph.D
Jan A. Richard, M.S.
Allison Port, B.S.
Chad Jackson, M.S.E
Jonathan Waxman, B.S
Adam Savitt, B.S.
Rob Baron, M.S.
Bryce Nichols, M.S.
Nicholas McAvoy, B.S.
Michael Pato, M.S.
Fred S. Barrett, B.A.
Faith Gunning-Dixon
Michael Hagendoorn, Ph.D.
Nicholas J. Phend, M.S.
Felipe da Silva, B.S.
Publications
Browse research publications from the Penn Computerized Neurocognitive Battery.
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