Carla Pais-Vieiraمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
Carla Pais-Vieira is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Nursing School of the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) and Coordinator Researcher of the Brain-Machine Interface Research Lab (BMIsLab) at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS). Her academic journey includes a PhD from Duke University's Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, where she studied neural mechanisms of memory, perception, attention, and emotions. Dr. Pais-Vieira's research focuses on the application of Brain-Machine Interfaces to healthcare, with particular emphasis on neurorehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients. Her work spans both basic and translational research, developing innovative approaches for detection, prevention, assessment, diagnostics, rehabilitation, and disease management. She has pioneered the development of a thermotactile stimulation device (patented) and created robotic neurorehabilitation protocols tailored for individuals with Spinal Cord Injury. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in applying advanced neurotechnology to rehabilitation challenges, particularly in spinal cord injury recovery and sensory perception. Her work integrates multiple disciplines including neuroscience, engineering, and clinical practice to develop practical healthcare solutions. Dr. Pais-Vieira has received notable recognition for her work: Corruption Prevention Prize from the Portuguese Court of Auditors Prémio de Excelência pela Secção Regional do Norte da Ordem dos Enfermeiros (December 9, 2023) Winner of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Health Jumpstarter Grand Final (2022) As an academic supervisor, Dr. Pais-Vieira mentors MSc and PhD students in psychology and neuroscience. She has secured over €300,000 in competitive research funding and since 2022 has been responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation of €1,240M in European-funded health system investments through Portugal's National Health Service. Dr. Pais-Vieira leads the Brain-Machine Interface Research Lab (BMIsLab), where her team develops cutting-edge technologies including integrated exoskeletons, virtual reality applications, and advanced neuroimaging techniques for healthcare solutions. The lab's work bridges neuroscience, engineering, and clinical practice to address real-world healthcare challenges.






