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Roee GutmanView profile

Professor

• Bayesian Data Analysis
• Missing Data
• Record Linkage
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Roee Gutman is a tenured Professor of Biostatistics at Brown University's School of Public Health. His research focuses on Bayesian data analysis , causal inference , record linkage , and missing data techniques , with applications to health policy, geriatrics, and medical decision-making. Ph.D. in Statistics, Harvard University (2011) Advisor: Professor Donald Rubin , member of Professor Jun Liu's Lab BS (1999) and MS (2004) in Statistics/Optimization from Tel Aviv University His methodological work advances Bayesian causal inference and privacy-preserving data linkage , enabling valid comparisons of non-randomized interventions through multiple imputation and propensity score modeling . Applications include: Linking HIV+ prisoner records with clinical data Comparing opioid vs. NSAID effectiveness Estimating effects of erythropoietin-stimulating agents Nursing home bed-hold policy analysis Recent publications emphasize AI-driven healthcare monitoring (2024), DASH diet adherence interventions (2023), and Bayesian singular value decomposition (2023). Awards include: 2023 Best Paper Award, Statistics in Biopharmaceutical Research 2022 Methodology Award, ISPOR 2022 ASA/NSF/BLS Senior Research Fellow He collaborates with researchers across health services , geriatrics , and epidemiology , with funding from PCORI, NSF, and NIA. Teaching includes courses on Bayesian Methods and Statistical Inference .

• Interoception
• Psychobiology of Stress
• Mental Disorders with Physical Symptoms
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André Schulz is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, University of Luxembourg. He leads the 'Brain-Body Interaction' research group and directs the Clinical Psychophysiology Laboratory (CLIPSLAB). He is also a member of the Faculty Council of FHSE and the Ethics Review Panel at the University of Luxembourg. Specializes in interoception, the psychobiology of stress, and mental disorders with physical symptoms Focuses on mental health in chronic conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal, respiratory, or cardiovascular disorders) Uses psychophysiological and neuroscientific research methods His research spans endocrinology, neurosciences, and psychiatry, with projects addressing the interplay between bodily sensations and mental health, such as: Investigating interoception in medically unexplained symptoms (INMEDEX) Analyzing stress effects on interoceptive learning (INSTRESS) Comparing Long-COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome pathophysiology (SUMCO) Exploring interoception across organ systems (INBODY) He teaches courses in psychophysiology (BSc), health psychology (MSc), and doctoral programs, and supervises 9 active PhD students alongside 12 completed ones.

• Psychiatry
• Neurosciences
• Clinical Psychology
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Francesco Benedetti is a Second-level Professor of Psychiatry at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He leads the Clinical Research Group in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital. His academic roles include heading the Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology Research Unit and serving as director of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences. He holds qualifications in Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, and is a National Scientific Qualifier for full professorship in Psychiatry (06/D5). Education includes a Medical Degree from University of Modena (1991), specializations in Clinical Psychology (1995, University of Milan) and Psychiatry (2005, Vita-Salute San Raffaele). His research focuses on psychiatric neurosciences, neuroimaging, mood disorders, chronobiology, and neuroinflammation, with contributions to international networks like ENIGMA and MOODSTRATIFICATION. Research interests emphasize brain structure-function relationships, treatment-resistant depression, and biomarkers for mood disorders. He has published ~583 articles, including work on AI-driven brain anomaly detection, longitudinal suicide risk prediction, and neuroimmune mechanisms in depression. Awards: ISBD Best Poster (2008), ECNP Best Poster (2001), Antonio D'Errico Prize (2000) Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Frontiers in Physiology, Editor for Neurology Psychiatry & Brain Research Grants/Networks: EU-funded MOODSTRATIFICATION (2018–present), ENIGMA Neuroimaging Genetics (2017–present) Teaching: Leads Psychiatry modules (1170-11/12) for Medicine students He is a Fellow of major psychiatric societies (WFSBP, CINP, SLTBR) and chairs European Psychopathology Summer Schools. His work bridges clinical psychiatry with advanced neurobiological research, addressing translational challenges in mental health.

Jeanne DekerleView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Exercise Physiology
• Neuromuscular Fatigue
• Exercise Tolerance
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Dr. Jeanne Dekerle is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton, within the School of Education, Sport and Health. She leads the Fatigue and Exercise research lab, focusing on mechanisms of exercise tolerance, neuromuscular fatigue, and brain-muscle interactions. Her work spans clinical populations (e.g., multiple sclerosis, post-COVID, ME/CFS) and healthy individuals. She holds roles such as former Postgraduate Research Coordinator (2017–2021) and MSc Course Leader for Applied Sport Physiology and Exercise Physiology (2012–2019). Education: PhD in Sports and Exercise Science (Physiology), Université de Lille 2 (2003) Master’s in Physiology and Biomechanics, Université de Lille 2 (2000) Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, University of Brighton (2010) Research Interests: Her work explores perceptions of fatigue and effort during exercise, neuromuscular fatigue mechanisms, and exercise-based rehabilitation strategies. She emphasizes translational research to improve clinical and athletic outcomes. Teaching Contributions: She pioneered problem-based learning (PBL) and Action Learning Sets (ALS) in MSc programs, integrating real-world scenarios from collaborations with the English Institute of Sport (EIS). Courses include Applied Sport Physiology, Applied Exercise Physiology, and Strength and Conditioning. Supervision: Supervised five completed PhD students and currently mentors five more. She emphasizes peer support and bespoke research projects in her lab. Labs/Teams: Leads the Fatigue and Exercise lab at the University of Brighton, focusing on psychophysiological responses in exercise and clinical populations.

• Social Motivation
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Interoception
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Daniel Campbell-Meiklejohn is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Sussex, where he directs the Social Motivation Lab . He collaborates with the Brighton and Sussex Medical School , Sussex Neuroscience , and Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness . Previously affiliated with institutions including Oxford, UCL, Cambridge, NYU, and Aarhus, he has received major funding from the University of British Columbia , Medical Research Council , Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada , Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science , and Lundbeck Foundation . PhD in Experimental Psychology (Oxford) MSc in Neuroscience (Oxford) BSc in Psychology (University of British Columbia) Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (University of Sussex) His research focuses on social motivations and their neural foundations , investigating: emotional responses to social environments (avoidance, empathy, compassion), mechanisms of emotion regulation , and social influence on decision-making . Additional work explores the pharmacology of interoception and its clinical applications for anxiety disorders . Recent publications examine serotonin's role in interoception , neural substrates of social reward processing , and decision-making in schizophrenia . Selected scientific awards include the Lloyds of London Science of Risk Prize (Behavioural category) and an MRC/Max Perutz prize commendation for science communication. Public engagement highlights: BBC One and BBC Radio 4 appearances. Teaching: MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience course convenor, developer of the Social and Emotional Brain and Social Neuroscience modules. Supervision includes PhD students Carmen McClean-Daoust and Dr Georgios Tertikas , with notable graduates: Dr James Livermore , Dr Jo Cutler , Dr Jolyon Miles-Wilson , Dr Lina Skora , and Dr Arndis Simonsen .

David de JongView profile

Associate Professor

• Sexual Well-being
• Motivation and Attitudes
• Religiosity
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Dr. David de Jong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western Carolina University, affiliated with the College of Education and Allied Professions. He holds a BS from the University of Toronto and a PhD in social-personality psychology from the University of Rochester, where he also earned an MA. His research explores how motivation, attitudes, religiosity, and other factors influence sexual well-being. He teaches courses in Human Sexuality and Research Methods/Statistics. Dr. de Jong’s work has been published in over 20 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics such as masturbation motives, sexual pleasure in women, cultural differences in emotional responses, and the role of religiosity in self-perceived addictions. His studies often use preregistered methodologies and incorporate machine learning for predictive modeling. Dr. de Jong is also actively involved in advising students and maintains an open-access Google Scholar profile for his publications. Education: PhD in Social-Personality Psychology, University of Rochester MA, University of Rochester BS, University of Toronto Research interests emphasize the intersection of psychological factors and sexual health, with a focus on motivational drivers, cultural influences, and clinical applications. His recent work highlights innovative approaches to understanding sexual behavior through validated scales and cross-cultural comparisons. Despite his prolific output, no specific grants or awards are cited in the provided information.

Dominique MakowskiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Reality Perception
• Emotion Regulation
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Dominique Makowski is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Sussex, where he leads the Reality Bending Lab (ReBeL) and teaches advanced courses in Bayesian statistics and psychophysiology. He has previously held research positions at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, including as a Presidential Research Fellow. Education: PhD in Psychology, Université de Paris (2014–2018) MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology, Université de Paris (2012–2014) BSc in Psychology, Université de Paris (2009–2012) His research focuses on the neuropsychology of reality perception, including deception, fake news, visual illusions, and altered states of consciousness. He also investigates the role of the body and emotions in cognition, particularly interoception and emotion regulation, and is deeply committed to methodological innovation. He develops open-source software tools such as easystats , NeuroKit , Pyllusion , and Neuropsydia to enhance accessibility and reproducibility in psychological science. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in methodological development, neurophysiological signal processing, and the cognitive neuroscience of belief and perception. These works integrate Bayesian statistics, open science practices, and computational modeling to advance both theory and application in psychology. Scientific Awards: School of Psychology Award Winner 2024: Outstanding Student Supervision SIPS Commendation (2024): for NeuroKit University of Sussex Research Culture Awards Winner 2024: for engagement in Open Science SIPS Mission Award (2023): for easystats SIPS Commendation (2021): for BayestestR Best Article Award (Psychonomic Society, 2020): for main PhD paper Dr. Makowski has supervised numerous research assistants and students, particularly during his postdoctoral and faculty roles, and has secured research funding (e.g., $200k during his Presidential Fellowship). He has delivered workshops on psychophysiological methods, Bayesian statistics, and programming at institutions including the University of Basel, University of Zurich, and NTU Singapore. He leads the Reality Bending Lab (ReBeL) , which integrates neuroscience, psychology, and computational methods to study how humans perceive and interpret reality. The lab emphasizes open science, reproducibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Donna EwingView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Children's Mental Health
• Childhood Anxiety Disorders
• Mood Disorders
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Donna Ewing is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology within the School of Applied Social Sciences at the University of Brighton. Her work is centered on children's mental health, with a strong focus on anxiety and mood disorders, sleep disturbances, and interoception. She is actively involved in research and teaching, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical interventions in mental health. Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Sussex (2011–2014): Research on the role of sleep problems in cognitive and behavioral processes of childhood anxiety. Her research interests include understanding how poor sleep exacerbates childhood anxiety, the vicarious acquisition of fear, interoceptive sensitivity in mental health, and inclusion of children with special educational needs. She integrates her research into her teaching, emphasizing developmental, cognitive, and mental health psychology through interactive and engaging methods. Donna's recent publications highlight a consistent trajectory in experimental and clinical child psychology, particularly exploring the intersection of sleep, emotional processing, and fear learning. Her work often involves transdiagnostic approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration with experts in neuroscience and mental health services. Scientific Contributions: Investigating cardiac interoception in mental health patients. Examining how sleepiness affects fear development through observational learning. Developing and testing brief parental interventions to reduce child anxiety. Exploring interoceptive differences linked to poor sleep in anxiety and depression. Donna supervises student research projects related to childhood mental health and welcomes proposals in anxiety, mood disorders, and developmental psychopathology. She is part of research groups focused on Care, Health, and Emotional Wellbeing, contributing to both theoretical and applied advancements. While no formal awards are listed, her active publication record and engagement in clinical and experimental research demonstrate significant scholarly impact.

Olivier CorneilleView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Processes
• Attitude Formation
• Interoception
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Prof. Olivier Corneille is a full professor at the Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), holding a position in the Department of Psychology (IPSY). He specializes in cognitive processes related to attitude formation, implicit measures, and interoception. His work critically examines the automaticity of attitudes and the validity of implicit measurement techniques. Education: PhD from UCLouvain (1997), postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley, and a permanent research position at the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FNRS). Academic roles include chairing IPSY (2012–2015) and serving on UCLouvain's Research Council (2018–2024). He is an Associate Editor for Social Cognition and Social Psychological and Personality Science . Research focuses on cognitive mechanisms underlying social judgments, including repetition effects on truth perception, demand characteristics in experiments, and associative learning models. Recent publications emphasize theoretical critiques of implicit measures and ecological validity in psychological research. Awards: Fellow of the Society for Experimental Social Psychology. Teaching includes courses on research methods, attitudes, and behavioral change. Contributions extend to editorial work and interdisciplinary collaborations, reflecting his commitment to advancing social and cognitive psychology methodologies.

• Interoception
• Mental Health
• Digital Biomarkers
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David Plans Casal is a Lecturer in Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, affiliated with the Department of Psychology. His work focuses on interoception, mental health, and digital biomarkers, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. He has contributed to research on fibromyalgia, adolescent mental health interventions, and autism diagnostics. Research Areas: Interoception, Mental Health, Digital Biomarkers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Adolescent Psychology, Neuroscience His funded projects include investigations into sex differences in interoception (MRC, 2024-2026), school-based mental health interventions (MRC, 2022-2025), and digital tools for mental health (EPSRC, 2022-2024). Recent publications analyze interoceptive sensitivity in fibromyalgia patients, preventative socio-emotional training programs for adolescents, and digital biomarkers for autism.

Tiago de Oliveira PaivaView profile

Researcher

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Mental Health
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Tiago de Oliveira Paiva is a Researcher at Lusófona University 's School of Psychology and Life Sciences , affiliated with the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education and the HEI-Lab - Digital Laboratories of Environments and Human Interactions . Key Research Themes: Neuroscience, Psychology, Mental Health, Decision-Making, Psychometrics, and Neuroeconomics. His work integrates event-related potential (ERP) biometrics, psychopathy , externalizing behaviors , and uncertainty processing in decision-making. Current projects include neurophysiological studies on empathy and psychopathology etiology through statistical learning. Recent publications highlight trends in ERP-based diagnostics , aggression correlates , and predictive processing models . He collaborates internationally on topics like mental health and social cognition . As a core member of HEI-Lab, Paiva contributes to interdisciplinary research bridging digital environments and human interactions.

Sigrid ElsenbruchView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Interoception
• Gut-Brain Axis
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Prof. Dr. Sigrid Elsenbruch is a faculty member at Ruhr University Bochum, serving as Deputy Spokesperson of the Research Department of Neuroscience and affiliated with the Department of Medical Psychology & Medical Sociology under the Faculty of Medicine. Her research explores the neural mechanisms of interoception, focusing on how the brain processes visceral and somatic pain signals and how stress, expectations, and learning influence these processes. Her work bridges basic neuroscience and clinical applications, investigating the gut-brain axis in chronic pain and affective disorders. Using functional MRI, behavioral experiments, and patient studies, she examines inflammation's role in pain perception and develops translational models in collaboration with RUB departments and international institutions. Key themes in her publications include neuroinflammation, fear conditioning, placebo/nocebo effects, and sex differences in pain processing. Her research spans 2015–2023, with studies on visceral pain's neural representation, stress-induced hyperalgesia, and cerebellar involvement in pain differentiation.

Adriane IcenhourView profile

Professor

• Affective Neuroscience
• Neurogastroenterology
• Gut-Brain Axis
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Prof. Dr. Adriane Icenhour is a faculty member in the Department of Affective Neuroscience at the Faculty of Medicine, Ruhr University Bochum . Her translational research bridges psychology, neurogastroenterology, and neuroscience with clinical applications. Gut-Brain Axis Visceral Pain Mechanisms Interoceptive Conditioning Chronic Stress Neuroimaging Recent publications focus on visceral/somatic pain differentiation, placebo paradigms, and gut-brain communication in IBS and ulcerative colitis using multimodal imaging. She contributes to the SFB 1280 "Extinction Learning" collaborative research center.

Miriam NokiaView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory Formation
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Miriam Nokia is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, specializing in the neural basis of learning and memory. Her research integrates electrophysiological measurements with behavioral analysis to explore hippocampal function, cardiorespiratory rhythm interactions, and the impact of physical fitness on cognitive performance. Research Focus : Hippocampal plasticity, memory consolidation, interoception, and neural dynamics during learning Projects : Brain-wide memory consolidation, sensory gating, cardiorespiratory learning synchrony Teaching : Cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology courses Recent publications highlight her work on hippocampal theta oscillations, cardiorespiratory modulation of learning, and physiological correlates of engagement in digital environments. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams using MEG/EEG, machine learning, and animal models to study memory reorganization during rest and sleep. Her lab investigates how intrinsic physiological rhythms (heart rate, breathing) interact with neural processes to regulate learning efficiency and memory stability across the lifespan.

Suvi KarjalainenView profile

Researcher

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psychophysiology
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Suvi Karjalainen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Jyväskylä , affiliated with the Faculty of Education and Psychology and Department of Psychology . Her research focuses on body-brain interaction , with particular emphasis on mental health , neurodiversity , and neurodevelopmental conditions . Specializes in psychophysiological measurement techniques Active in interdisciplinary research bridging psychology and neurosciences Principal investigator in the DIGIMIND project Member of the Changing Brain research group Her work combines neuroimaging (MEG) with autonomic nervous system measurements to explore cognitive and emotional processes across the lifespan. Current research includes military fatigue studies (FatigEEG project) and educational ecosystem development (KoKemus project). Publications highlight her focus on autonomic-brain coactivation patterns in neurodiverse populations and physiological correlates of learning experiences.