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Miguel Alonso-Alonso, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and serves as the Director of the Laboratory of Bariatric and Nutritional Neuroscience at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). His work bridges cognitive neuroscience, nutrition, and obesity research, focusing on the neurocognitive basis of human eating behavior.
His research explores why individuals differ in vulnerability to overeating and weight gain, utilizing methods from psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and ingestive behavior. A key aspect of his work involves developing innovative technologies to quantify eating patterns and applying noninvasive brain stimulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to modulate food-related cognitive processes, with potential therapeutic applications for obesity.
Dr. Alonso-Alonso is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research and is a member of the Mind, Brain, and Behavior (MBB) faculty at Harvard University, contributing to academic leadership through committee participation. He is also involved in mentoring and academic collaboration, supporting the next generation of researchers in neuroscience and metabolic health.
- Institution: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Harvard Medical School
- Role: Director, Laboratory of Bariatric and Nutritional Neuroscience
- Committee: MBB Standing Committee, MBB Faculty Steering Committee
His scientific contributions center on understanding the intersection of brain function and metabolic health, with a strong emphasis on translational research. While specific grants and awards are not listed, his leadership of an active research laboratory suggests ongoing funding and research initiatives. His work is highly interdisciplinary, integrating neuroscience, clinical medicine, and behavioral science to address the global challenge of obesity.
