Alexa Müllner-Huber

Dr. Alexa Müllner-Huber is a researcher in the Faculty of Psychology at an institution hosting the Department of Cognition, Emotion, and Methods in Psychology. Her work focuses on affective neuroscience, pain mechanisms, and social learning processes.

• Research Areas: Neuroscience, Psychology, Placebo Effects, Functional MRI

Her recent research explores vicarious fear learning and placebo analgesia mechanisms using neuroimaging. Publications span 2018–2022, emphasizing meta-analytic approaches and neural systems involved in pain perception.

Scientific Trends: Integrates social cognition with neuroimaging, focusing on insula/thalamus activity and autonomic responses like skin conductance.

Collaborations: Works with international teams including Placebo Imaging Consortium and researchers like Claus Lamm.