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Matthew Rushworth is the Watts Chair and Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Head of the Department at the University of Oxford. He leads research at the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging and is a Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator. His work focuses on neural mechanisms underlying decision-making, particularly prefrontal and cingulate cortex activity, and how these processes relate to psychological illnesses. Key research areas include social cognition, risk assessment, and the interplay between brain regions during decision-making.
His research employs advanced neuroimaging techniques, including fMRI and neuromodulation (e.g., ultrasound), to study both healthy and clinical populations. Notable contributions include identifying subcortical circuits linked to threat responses and exploring how neural circuits adapt in conditions like bipolar disorder. Recent work highlights the role of emotional states and individual differences in foraging strategies under threat.
- Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator
- Labs/Teams: Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, Decision & Action Research Group
Publications emphasize translational neuroscience, bridging basic cognitive mechanisms and clinical applications. Current projects investigate decision-making in social contexts and the neural underpinnings of mental health disorders.
