Per M. Aslaksen

Per M. Aslaksen is a Professor at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where he is an active member of the Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group. His work spans multiple research projects focused on non-invasive brain stimulation methods and cognitive neuroscience, with particular emphasis on pain mechanisms, placebo effects, and neuropsychological assessment. He teaches Cognitive Neuroscience for psychology students and leads a PhD course in Experimental Design and Statistics.

Dr. Aslaksen's research interests center on pain, neuropsychology, and brain imaging, with significant contributions to understanding placebo analgesia, pain modulation, and the application of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in clinical settings. His work bridges psychological, neurological, and physiological perspectives to investigate how cognitive and emotional processes influence pain perception and treatment outcomes. He has extensively explored how factors like fear of pain, genetic markers, and nonverbal communication affect placebo responses.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in Alzheimer's disease research using brain stimulation techniques, depression treatment through theta burst stimulation, and detailed investigations into pain mechanisms. His work frequently employs advanced methodologies including computational modeling, neuroimaging, and rigorous experimental designs to explore cognitive and neural processes. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects psychology, neuroscience, and clinical medicine to address complex questions about brain function and dysfunction.

Dr. Aslaksen actively participates in multiple research projects including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for depression treatment, developing non-invasive brain stimulation methods, and investigating neurocognitive changes following theta burst stimulation. His laboratory work focuses on brain stimulation techniques and their applications in cognitive neuroscience and clinical settings, with particular attention to executive functions and pain processing.