Tobias H. Donner

Prof. Tobias H. Donner is a Professor and Deputy Director at the Institute of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology, part of the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf. His research focuses on neurophysiological mechanisms underlying decision-making, neuromodulation, and cognitive processes. Key areas include the role of arousal systems in shaping cortical interactions, neurotransmitter dynamics (serotonin, noradrenaline), and computational models of evidence accumulation.

His work bridges clinical and experimental neuroscience, investigating topics like psychosis proneness, aging-related cognitive changes, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Recent studies explore how catecholamines modulate decision biases and sensory processing. Donner’s lab employs advanced neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG) and pharmacological interventions to dissect neural circuitries involved in perceptual and cognitive functions.

Publications highlight themes such as pupil-linked arousal biomarkers, GABAergic inhibition in auditory processing, and large-scale brain network dynamics. Despite extensive contributions, no specific academic awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts.

Advising and grant details are not detailed here, though his role as Principal Investigator suggests active research leadership. His work is conducted within the Center for Experimental Medicine, emphasizing translational research between basic neuroscience and clinical applications.