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Giorgia Cona is an Associate Professor at the Department of General Psychology, University of Padova. Her research focuses on cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and neuroimaging, with particular emphasis on prospective memory, aging-related cognitive changes, and neural mechanisms underlying temporal and spatial cognition. She investigates the effects of neurodegenerative diseases, sensory modalities, and environmental factors on cognitive processes. Her work integrates behavioral experiments with advanced neuroimaging techniques like MEG and EEG.
Her research interests include the architecture of cognitive dimensions using network analysis, the impact of indirect trauma and media exposure, and the application of virtual reality in cognitive rehabilitation. She has explored the effects of transcranial stimulation (tACS/tRNS) on neural activity and cognitive performance. Her studies often address gender differences in decision-making and the interplay between emotion and cognition.
Key research themes include: prospective memory mechanisms, neural correlates of temporal and spatial processing, cognitive changes in aging/Parkinson’s disease, and the role of cortical gradients in cognitive functions. She has also contributed to methodological advancements like the PECANS statement for cognitive/neuropsychological research quality.
Giorgia Cona collaborates on interdisciplinary projects including Brainhack initiatives promoting open neuroscience practices. Her work frequently examines pandemic-related cognitive impacts and mental health vulnerability factors, as seen in studies on 2020 lockdown effects and 2023 Turkey earthquake trauma exposure.
