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Caroline A. JonesView profile

Professor

• Modern and Contemporary Art
• Technological Modes of Art Production
• Art Distribution and Reception
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Caroline A. Jones is a Professor of Art History at MIT's Department of Architecture, specializing in modern and contemporary art with technological dimensions. Her research spans technological production modes, cognitive neuroscience intersections, and global art systems. Academic Affiliation: History, Theory, and Criticism of Architecture and Art Program at MIT Research Focus: Technology's role in art, cognitive perception, systems theory, bio-art, and climate discourse Jones' publications and symposium organization demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach. Key themes include: Postwar artistic technology integration Umwelt theory and interspecies cognition Anthropocene critique through art Cybernetic systems in artistic practice Gut microbiome's role in consciousness understanding Temporal expansion through artistic bio-fiction Her work connects art history with contemporary scientific dialogues through projects like the Seeing/Sounding/Sensing symposium. Awards include prestigious fellowships from National Endowment for the Humanities, Guggenheim Foundation, and Radcliffe Institute. Current research examines cultural evolution, planetary boundaries, and artistic interventions in environmental systems. Jones actively explores how art can challenge human cognitive limitations and foster interspecies symbiosis frameworks.

Melanie WilkeView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neurology
• Neural Mechanisms of Perception
• Visual Consciousness
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Professor Melanie Wilke is a leading figure in cognitive neurology at the University Medical Center Göttingen, where she serves as Director of the Department of Cognitive Neurology and Head of the MR Research Unit. She is also a Co-Investigator in the 'Decision and Awareness' group at the German Primate Center. Her work bridges human and non-human primate neuroscience to investigate the neural basis of perception, awareness, and movement planning. Her research focuses on understanding how distributed neural activity supports spatial awareness and decision-making. Key areas include thalamocortical interactions, neural mechanisms of spatial neglect, and translational models of cognitive disorders. She employs multimodal methods such as fMRI, electrophysiology, brain stimulation (tACS, tDCS, TMS), and inactivation techniques in both human and monkey models. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on visual consciousness, neural connectivity, and sensorimotor integration. Her work frequently explores the role of the pulvinar and parietal cortex in attention and awareness, using innovative paradigms including no-report tasks and microstimulation. There is a clear translational trajectory from basic mechanisms to clinical applications in stroke and Parkinson’s disease. Fellows Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research, National Institutes of Health, USA (2008) Prof. Wilke leads a dynamic research group and mentors students within several graduate programs, including Systems Neuroscience and the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS). Her team conducts cutting-edge research using advanced imaging and stimulation techniques. She has secured long-term support through the Herman and Lilly Schilling Foundation Professorship (2011–2022) and continues to lead major projects in cognitive neurology and brain network dynamics. Her laboratory, embedded in the Heart & Brain Center Göttingen, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and focuses on developing novel therapeutic interventions for cognitive deficits following brain injury. The MR Research Unit under her leadership is central to advancing non-invasive brain imaging and stimulation in both research and clinical contexts.

• Neurophysiology
• Social Cognition
• Motor System Physiology
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Prof. Maria Alessandra Umiltà is an Associate Professor of General Physiology at the University of Parma’s Department of Food and Drug Sciences. She holds adjunct positions at Columbia University’s Department of Art History and Archaeology (since 2010) and has held visiting roles at University College London. Her research focuses on the cortical motor system’s role in cognitive functions, social cognition, and embodied perception. She has contributed to projects like NeuroProbes and NEUROBOTICS, advancing technology for neural recording. Education: BSc in Biological Sciences (University of Bologna, 1996) PhD in Neuroscience (University of Parma, 2000) Research Interests: Prof. Umiltà investigates how motor systems underlie higher cognitive functions, including action understanding, emotional perception, and aesthetic evaluation. Her work bridges neuroscience with art, film, and social interaction, employing EEG, fMRI, and behavioral studies. Recent studies explore trauma’s impact on social cognition and embodiment in cinematic experiences. Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize embodied cognition’s role in aesthetic judgment, emotional processing, and motor inhibition in language. Key themes include cross-modal correspondences, trauma’s neurobiological effects, and sensorimotor mechanisms in film perception. Grants & Projects: EU-funded NeuroProbes and NEUROBOTICS projects (neural interface tech) PRIN projects on motor cognition and mirror systems Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups studying art neuroscience, trauma effects, and embodied interaction. Leads studies on sensorimotor foundations of perception at the University of Parma.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Neuroscience
• Multisensory Perception
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Ambra Ferrari is a Research Fellow at the Interdepartmental Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) within the University of Trento. Her work focuses on cognitive development, multisensory perception, and neuroimaging techniques. She teaches courses such as Cognitive neuroscience of infant development and contributes to the Cognitive Neuroscience program in the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences. Her research integrates methodologies from neuroscience and psychology to study infant cognition, social development, and sensory integration. She develops computational tools like the WTools MATLAB toolbox for analyzing infant neural data. Ferrari's work bridges developmental psychology, psycholinguistics, and sensory neuroscience, emphasizing how prior expectations guide perception during communication. In teaching, she employs journal clubs and seminars to foster critical analysis of empirical studies and contemporary theories in cognitive development. Her courses aim to equip students with skills to evaluate experimental research and understand neurobiological foundations of cognition. Her laboratory (CIMEC) focuses on adaptive behavior, cross-modal plasticity, and embodied communication. Current projects explore statistical learning mechanisms, attention modulation in multisensory perception, and the role of gesture-prosody interactions in language comprehension.

• Visual Perception
• Color Vision
• Sensorimotor Integration
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Karl R. Gegenfurtner is a Professor of General Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Justus Liebig University Giessen. His research focuses on information processing in the visual system, particularly the interplay between low-level sensory processes, high-level visual cognition, and sensorimotor integration. He investigates how complex scenes are perceived, represented in the brain, and used to drive motor systems, with a specialization in color perception, material property recognition, and eye movement dynamics. Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, New York University (1990) Diploma in Psychology, University of Regensburg (1986) Habilitation in Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Tübingen (1998) His work bridges visual neuroscience with computational modeling, examining color categorization in neural networks, cortical mechanisms of color vision, and dynamic recalibration of visual perception during eye movements. Recent projects include Color 3.0: An object-oriented approach to color (ERC Advanced Grant) and Dynamics in Vision and Touch (Marie Curie Actions). Publications highlight advancements in understanding saccadic suppression, predictive eye movements, and chromatic adaptation timelines. Scientific awards include the Wilhelm Wundt Medal (2016), Rank Prize Funds Lecture (2014), and ERC Advanced Grant (2020–2025). He has served on editorial boards of Journal of Vision , Vision Research , and Perception , and led initiatives like the Neuroscientific Workflow Assistance (NOWA) project. Collaborations span institutions in Germany, the U.S., Australia, and the U.K., with a focus on perception-action loops and neural mechanisms underlying visual stability.

• Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Amblyopia Research
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Eric Gaier, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and a pediatric neuro-ophthalmologist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Boston Children's Hospital. As both a clinician and scientist, he specializes in treating children with vision disorders rooted in the nervous system, with particular expertise in amblyopia, optic nerve disorders, strabismus, and complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Dr. Gaier received his undergraduate education at Ithaca College, followed by MD/PhD training at the University of Connecticut. He completed his residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and dual fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology at Mass Eye and Ear and pediatric ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and serves as the Ophthalmology Residency Site Director at Boston Children's Hospital. His research program focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms of amblyopia using both mouse models and advanced clinical imaging techniques. As a National Eye Institute K08 awardee, he conducts basic science research in Dr. Mark Bear's laboratory at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT, while also leading multiple clinical research projects in ophthalmology. His work has significantly contributed to the understanding of amblyopia treatment, optic nerve imaging, and pediatric neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Analysis of Dr. Gaier's recent publications reveals a strong focus on amblyopia mechanisms and treatment innovations, advanced ocular imaging techniques for neuro-ophthalmic conditions, and clinical research addressing complex pediatric vision disorders. His work spans both basic science (using animal models to understand visual development) and clinical applications (improving diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for children). National Eye Institute K08 Mentored Clinician-Scientist Career Development Awardee Active contributor to the field through numerous high-impact publications Regular presenter at national and international ophthalmology conferences Recipient of research funding from multiple sources to support his amblyopia research program Dr. Gaier actively mentors medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and research settings. He oversees the ophthalmology residency program at Boston Children's Hospital and is involved in teaching across Harvard Medical School's ophthalmology curriculum. His laboratory at MIT's Picower Institute focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms of amblyopia using mouse models, with the goal of developing novel therapeutic approaches. The department at Boston Children's Hospital provides comprehensive care for children with complex eye conditions through multiple specialized services including Pediatric Cataract, Medical Retina, Ocular Oncology, and Adult Strabismus services.

• Neuroplasticity
• Visual Systems
• Neural Circuits
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Dr Jennifer Sun is a Lecturer at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, leading the Visual Plasticity Lab. Her research investigates how visual cortex integrates sensory and modulatory inputs to regulate neuroplasticity, with applications in vision recovery from aging, injury, and neurological disorders. PhD: University of Southern California (Circuit Computation, Sensory Cortical Development) Postdoc: University of California, San Francisco (Molecular Techniques, Electrophysiology, 2-Photon Imaging) Research interests focus on neuroplasticity mechanisms in visual systems using genetic, physiological, and computational approaches. Key areas include local circuit dynamics, brain region crosstalk, neuron-glial interactions, and translating findings into therapies via collaborations with clinicians at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Teaching roles include supervising PhD students (LiDo, Optical Biology, UCL-Birkbeck MRC DTP) and Master's students (MRes Brain Science, MSc Neuroscience). She organizes UCL's Visual Neuroscience (NEUR0017) and Systems and Circuit Neuroscience (ANAT0020) modules, plus Cold Spring Harbor's international Neural Data Science summer course. Labs/teams: Visual Plasticity Lab (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology), collaborating with Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UCL bioengineers, and Moorfields Eye Hospital clinicians to explore health-disease plasticity differences.

Jing WangView profile

Professor

• Pain Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
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Jing Wang is a Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, affiliated with both the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, and Pain Medicine and the Department of Neuroscience . She specializes in pain medicine, combining clinical practice with research on brain circuits and pain regulation. Dual MD-PhD training (Columbia University, 2004 and 2003 respectively) Leadership roles: Director of Interdisciplinary Pain Program and Vice Chair, Research, in Anesthesiology Her research interests focus on cortical pain mechanisms, computational neuroscience for pain decoding, and brain-machine interfaces. Key areas include: Glutamatergic projections in pain modulation Ketamine studies for postoperative pain Machine learning for neural biomarkers of chronic pain Psychedelics in pain treatment Current clinical trials include: Chronic Pain and Postoperative Cognitive Function in the Elderly EEG Biomarkers for Acute-to-Chronic Pain Transition Predictive Biomarkers in Chronic Pancreatitis Pain Her work bridges molecular neuroscience , clinical applications , and real-time neural engineering for pain management.

• Neurosciences
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Language Processing
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Dr. Tae Twomey is a Research Fellow in Imaging Neuroscience at University College London (UCL). Their work focuses on the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and language processing, utilizing advanced brain imaging techniques to investigate how the brain processes language across different populations and writing systems. Dr. Twomey's research interests span multiple areas within cognitive neuroscience: Neuroscience of language processing Brain imaging techniques applied to linguistic studies Comparative studies of language processing across different writing systems (including Japanese and Chinese) Effects of auditory experience on brain function Neural mechanisms underlying reading and visual word recognition Dr. Twomey's publication record demonstrates expertise in examining language processing across diverse populations, including studies comparing deaf and hearing adults, investigations of bilingual processing in Japanese readers, and cross-linguistic studies of dyslexia. Their work frequently employs functional neuroimaging methods to uncover the neural basis of language and reading processes. Dr. Twomey has received recognition for their research, with publications in high-impact journals such as NeuroImage, Journal of Neuroscience, and Brain. As an educator, Dr. Twomey has served as: BSc Seminar Leader, Experimental Psychology, UCL (2020/21) Psychology Writing Lab instructor (2020/21) Module Convenor, MSc Introduction to the Brain and Imaging the Brain (2015/16 & 2017/18) Module Convenor, MSc Neuroscience of Language (2015/16)

Christian LeiboldView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neural Network Modelling
• Hippocampal Formation
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Prof. Dr. Christian Leibold is a former faculty member of the Faculty of Biology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). His research focuses on theoretical and experimental neuroscience, particularly the hippocampal formation's role in spatial navigation and temporal coding. He investigated topics such as auditory processing, phase precession in hippocampal neurons, and the interaction between brain regions like the medial entorhinal cortex and hippocampus. Research Interests: Modeling hippocampal sequences and spatial navigation Temporal processing in auditory brainstem circuits Neuronal mechanisms of grid cells and place fields Data analysis of hippocampal activity patterns Collaborations: University of California San Diego (UCSD) Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN) Munich His work combines computational modeling with experimental approaches, addressing how neural circuits process spatial and temporal information. He contributed to understanding axonal myelination dynamics and the role of medial superior olive neurons in auditory localization.

• Control Systems
• Biomechanics
• Neuroprosthetics
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Raviraj Nataraj is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, leading the Movement Control Rehabilitation (MOCORE) Laboratory. He holds a PhD from Case Western Reserve University (2010) and an MS from Stanford University (2003). His research focuses on integrating control systems with assistive technologies to enhance motor function recovery for individuals with neurotrauma, including spinal cord injury, stroke, and amputation. Key areas include wearable sensors, virtual reality environments, and neuroprosthetics. Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (2010) MS in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University (2003) Research interests emphasize sensory feedback mechanisms, cognitive factors in motor rehabilitation, and the development of personalized computerized interfaces. His lab creates instrumented wearables and VR tools to improve functional movement. Recent work includes optimizing feedback modalities for upper-limb rehabilitation and studying neural responses to altered visual feedback. Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2023) and Stevens’ Harvey Davis Distinguished Teaching Award. He has secured grants from NSF, Department of Veterans Affairs, and New Jersey Health Foundation for projects like ‘Personalizing sensory-driven interfaces for motor rehabilitation’. Professional roles include NIH Review Panelist and Associate Editor for Frontiers of Medical Engineering. He chairs Stevens’ Institutional Review Board and oversees BME faculty searches. The MOCORE Lab (www.mocorelab.com) collaborates on clinical solutions like the ‘Cognition Glove’ and muscle-training braces.

Jonathan BrittView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Addiction
• Drug Addiction
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Jonathan Britt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. He leads the Britt Lab, focusing on neural circuitry underlying motivated behaviors, particularly in the context of addiction and neuropsychiatric disorders. His work combines optogenetics, electrophysiology, and behavioral tasks to study the basal ganglia's role in reinforcement learning and compulsive behavior. Research interests include the neural mechanisms of drug addiction, Tourette’s Syndrome, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, with a focus on dopamine pathways and synaptic modifications. Key methodologies involve all-optical approaches and optogenetic interrogation of neural circuits. His recent studies highlight topics like alcohol palatability, serotonergic regulation of attention, and LSD’s effects on social behavior. Articles often explore the nucleus accumbens and hippocampal interactions in reward processing. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his contributions to addiction neuroscience are notable. He advises no listed students and has no mentioned grants in the provided text. The Britt Lab serves as a central hub for his research activities.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroscience
• Memory Studies
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Professor Maria Wimber is a faculty member in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on understanding how the human brain reconstructs memories, with a particular emphasis on neural oscillations (e.g., theta rhythms) and the adaptive nature of memory. She employs techniques such as EEG, MEG, fMRI, and direct hippocampal recordings from epilepsy patients to study memory dynamics, interference, and reconsolidation. Key achievements include receiving an ERC Starting Grant and a British Academy Fellowship. Her work is funded by grants from the ESRC, BBSRC, and Stiftelsen Olle Enkvist. She supervises postgraduate students like Stratos Koukouvinis and Christopher Postzich, and collaborates with researchers on projects involving neuroimaging tools like the Brain Time Toolbox. Her research highlights how memory retrieval can both stabilize and disrupt competing memories, with findings published in journals like Nature Neuroscience and Current Biology. She explores mechanisms like theta phase separation, cortical pattern suppression, and the hippocampus's role as a 'switchboard' between perception and memory. Recent studies include reconstructing visual memory trajectories and investigating how theta oscillations coordinate memory reactivation. Her lab's work bridges cognitive psychology and neuroscience, with implications for understanding memory disorders and cognitive aging.

Chantal SternView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• fMRI
• Memory Encoding
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Chantal Stern is Professor and Department Chair at Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she directs the Cognitive Neuroimaging Laboratory and Cognitive Neuroimaging Center. Her research uses fMRI to study memory formation, spatial navigation, and neurodegenerative conditions. Research examines neural mechanisms underlying visual/spatial information processing, memory encoding/retrieval dynamics, and cognitive changes in normal aging and dementia pathologies. Current projects investigate navigation systems, attentional networks, and computational models of reasoning. Publications demonstrate consistent methodological innovation in neuroimaging, particularly in mapping temporal aspects of navigation and developing predictive models integrating perceptual and abstract reasoning systems.

Jennifer SteevesView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Perceptual Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Jennifer Steeves is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health at York University, where she also serves as Associate Vice President Research. She holds the York Research Chair in Non-invasive Visual Brain Stimulation and leads the Perceptual Neuroscience Laboratory. She is an active supervisor in the Biology Graduate Program and affiliated with multiple research institutes, including the Centre for Vision Research, Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA), and the SickKids Research Institute. She also holds adjunct professorships at the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on how the brain adapts to sensory loss, particularly in individuals who have lost one eye early in life. She investigates neural plasticity using fMRI, TMS, psychophysics, and eye-tracking. Her work reveals structural and functional reorganization in the visual and auditory cortices, enhanced auditory localization, and reduced susceptibility to audiovisual illusions like the McGurk effect in monocular individuals. Her recent publications highlight the use of rTMS for treating visual hallucinations, cortical reorganization after sensory deprivation, and multisensory integration. These studies span clinical applications and fundamental neuroscience, showing trends in brain stimulation, neurochemical changes (GABA/glutamate), and cross-modal plasticity. York Research Chair in Non-invasive Visual Brain Stimulation Dr. Steeves has supervised numerous PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate students, many of whom have continued in neuroscience research. Her lab receives funding for studies on visual snow, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and brain stimulation. She collaborates across disciplines and institutions, contributing to national networks like CAPnet. She actively mentors the next generation of scientists and leads major research initiatives at York University. The Perceptual Neuroscience Laboratory, located in the Sherman Health Science Research Centre at York University, brings together psychologists, neuroscientists, and clinicians. The lab utilizes fMRI, TMS, MR spectroscopy, and psychophysics to study both healthy and clinical populations, including those with retinoblastoma, prosopagnosia, and post-stroke visual impairments.