Alice Guyon

Alice Guyon is a Research Director at the Centre de Recherche en Psychologie et Neurosciences (CRPN), part of Aix Marseille Université and affiliated with CNRS. She joined CRPN in August 2023 and since January 2024 has served as Publication Director for the Integrative Health journal HEGEL (CAIRN). Her research spans neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, and integrative medicine with a focus on mind-body practices and non-ordinary states of consciousness.

Dr. Guyon's research interests focus on the effects of non-ordinary states of consciousness (Mindfulness Meditation, Meditative Relaxation, Self-Hypnosis and Self-Induced Cognitive Trance) on memory in relation to emotional valence (with potential applications to post-traumatic stress disorder and depression), teachers' voice and stress reduction, and quality of life for patients with multiple sclerosis. Her work bridges traditional neuroscience with integrative medicine approaches, particularly examining how mind-body practices like Tai Chi, Yoga, and Qi-gong affect physical and mental health. She has published extensively on chemokines, neuroinflammation, adiponectin signaling, and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying enriched environments and their effects on brain plasticity.

Her recent publications demonstrate a clear evolution from basic neuroscience research on chemokines, melanin-concentrating hormone, and neuroinflammation toward more integrative approaches examining mind-body practices and their physiological mechanisms. This trajectory reflects a growing interest in translating basic neuroscientific findings into practical applications for mental health and wellness. Her work on Tai Chi, Yoga, and other mind-body practices represents an effort to establish scientific validation for these traditional practices while exploring their underlying physiological mechanisms.

Dr. Guyon has served as Publication Director for the Integrative Health journal HEGEL since January 2024, demonstrating leadership in her field. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text, her extensive publication record across multiple disciplines suggests successful funding for her research activities. Her collaborative approach is evident in her numerous co-authored publications across neuroscience, immunology, and integrative medicine domains.

Her research appears to be conducted through the Centre de Recherche en Psychologie et Neurosciences (CRPN), where she leads projects examining the intersection of psychological states, consciousness, and physiological outcomes. Her work often involves interdisciplinary teams bringing together expertise from neuroscience, psychology, immunology, and complementary medicine fields to investigate the mind-body connection from multiple angles.