Cogstate

Cogstate is a cognitive science company focused on optimizing the measurement of cognition to guide better decision-making. Its stated mission is to optimize cognitive assessments to support the development of new therapeutics and to provide earlier brain health insights in clinical care. The company positions itself as a leader in the measurement of cognition, combining what it describes as breakthrough science with advanced technologies.

Founded in 1999, Cogstate commercializes rapid, reliable, sensitive and simple computerized cognitive tests. These assessments are used across clinical trials, academic research, healthcare and brain injury contexts. Over roughly 25 years, the company has built a heritage of supporting researchers and patients, with particular attention to dementia-related diseases as well as rare and pediatric disorders.

Cogstate supports biopharmaceutical research through a combination of digital cognitive assessment tools and specialized services. Its clinical and scientific offering is delivered largely through a global network of experts in psychology, neuropsychology, psychiatry and neurology. According to the company, this Clinical and Scientific Network (formerly known as LEADs or Local Expert Advisors) comprises more than 200 professionals speaking more than 40 languages, who remotely support international trial projects.

Network members take on defined roles that help ensure data quality in trials. Expert trainers train and certify clinical trial raters in the administration of study scales. Central reviewers evaluate and coach site raters on the accuracy of administration and scoring. Central raters conduct cognitive and clinical outcome assessments directly with trial participants via telehealth. Cultural and linguistic consultants provide guidance on the selection and translation of rating scales so that instruments remain valid across cultural and linguistic settings.

Cogstate describes itself as a virtual-first organization with hybrid working space available. Most employees work remotely day to day, while the company maintains collaboration spaces in cities where it has concentrations of staff, currently New Haven, Melbourne and London, and provides access to co-working spaces around the world. It emphasizes flexible hours, paid leave, health and wellness programs, parental leave, learning and development including Coursera sponsorship, a mentor program and an employee assistance program.

The company states that it is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which all employees are accepted and valued, and to a workplace reflective of the customers and companies it partners with. Its documented values are Care Deeply, Embrace Change, Focus on the Customer and Act with Courage, which the company says guide day-to-day decisions and actions. Cogstate was founded as a digital disruptor and continues to frame its work around questioning the status quo through science and data.

Cogstate is a publicly traded company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker CGS. Information about its headquarters varies across third-party directories, with the company historically associated with Melbourne, Australia and with a presence in New Haven, Connecticut.