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Olga Luzonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Psychosis
• Anxiety disorders
• Cognitive processes
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Olga Luzon is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology (PP) at Royal Holloway, University of London, affiliated with the College of Health and Well-Being and the Department of Psychology. She holds external roles as an External Examiner at the University of Southampton and Senior Clinical Psychologist at White Hart Clinic. Education: Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Royal Holloway, 2009–2010) Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Royal Holloway, 2004–2007) Licenciada en Psychologia (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 1995–2000) Research Interests: Focuses on cognitive processes in psychosis and anxiety disorders, including responsibility beliefs in psychosis, postpartum psychosis's impact on mother-infant relationships, and OCD's cognitive-behavioral drivers. Her work explores morality, interoception, and imagery in mental health. Activities: Editor of Clinical Psychology Forum (Journal) (2022) Participation in APPG for Psychology (2018) Speaker at OCD Interest Group (2018) CBT supervision workshop participant (2017) Advising & Grants: Supervised 15 academic works. Her research aligns with UN SDGs related to mental health and education.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Depression Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elina Kangas is a Grant Researcher and Doctoral Student in the Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä, affiliated with the Faculty of Education and Psychology. Her research focuses on the neural basis of depression, particularly automatic information processing in individuals with depressive symptoms. She investigates brain responses such as event-related potentials (ERPs) and psychophysiological markers to understand the neural underpinnings of depression. Her work has been supported by grants from the Finnish Cultural Foundation for projects like 'Information processing in depression - the impact of vegetative and affective symptoms' (2020–2022 and 2022–2024). Key research areas include auditory and somatosensory processing differences between depressed and non-depressed individuals, with a focus on predictive coding mechanisms and interoceptive accuracy. Education: Doctoral studies in Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Psychology (Department of Psychology PSY) and School of Wellbeing teams at JYU. Grants: Finnish Cultural Foundation (2020–2024). Her publications highlight contributions to understanding auditory and somatosensory ERP alterations in depression, emphasizing potential biomarkers for clinical applications.

Weiyong Xuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory and Learning
• EEG Signal Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Weiyong Xu is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, specializing in cognitive neuroscience with a focus on memory, learning, and neural mechanisms of reading acquisition. His research employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including EEG and MEG to investigate how the brain processes speech sounds, letters, and their associations during learning. Xu's research interests center on cognitive neuroscience with emphasis on memory consolidation during rest and sleep, neural mechanisms of reading acquisition across different languages, and the interaction between bodily rhythms (cardiac cycle, respiration) and learning processes. His work bridges cognitive psychology with physiological measures to understand how internal bodily states influence cognitive functions. He has particular expertise in studying letter-speech sound integration in both alphabetic and logographic languages, examining how these processes develop in children and function in literate adults. Analysis of Xu's publication record reveals a clear progression from foundational work on reading acquisition and audiovisual integration to increasingly sophisticated investigations of memory consolidation and interoception. His recent work demonstrates a growing interest in how bodily rhythms modulate learning processes, with several 2023-2025 publications examining cardiac cycle and respiration phase effects on neural processing and learning outcomes. The publications consistently employ rigorous neuroimaging methodologies while addressing theoretically significant questions in cognitive neuroscience. Xu serves as Principal Investigator for the Research Council of Finland project 'The reorganization of memory representations during rest and sleep' (2022-2025) and contributes as a Team Member to several other significant projects including 'Brain-wide memory consolidation in sleep studied with simultaneous electrophysiology and ultra-quiet zero-echo time fMRI' and 'Optimizing learning - synchrony of the brain and body as a tool?'. These projects reflect his expertise in memory research and the intersection of physiological rhythms with cognitive processes.

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Neuroimaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tiina Parviainen is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, and Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Research (CIBR). She holds a Ph.D. from Aalto University (2007) and completed postdoctoral work at Oxford University. Her research focuses on neuroimaging (MEG, EEG) to study brain and autonomic nervous system dynamics in development and adulthood, emphasizing cortical plasticity, body-brain interactions, and individual variation in cognitive performance. **Affiliations**: Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Jyväskylä; CIBR Director. **Follow-up Groups**: CIBR, PSY, JYU.Well. **Projects**: Principal Investigator in projects like 'Brains and Bodies in Social Interaction' (2024–2027) and 'Sustainable Careers in Elite Sports' (2024–2027). Team member in Profi3 (2017–2021) and Profi4 (2018–2022) initiatives, including 'Brain Development Across the Life Span' and 'Active Ageing and Care'. **Research Interests**: Neuroimaging markers of plasticity, body-brain interactions, and developmental neuroscience. **Key Contributions**: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2019, emphasizing MEG/EEG studies on working memory, interoception, and the impact of physical activity on brain function. **Labs/Teams**: Leads CIBR, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects linking neuroscience to education, health, and aging. **Grants/Projects**: €4.6M Profi3 funding (2017–2021), €5.68M Profi6 (2021–2026), and multiple grants from Finnish and EU agencies. **Awards**: Not explicitly listed, but her sustained leadership in profiling initiatives reflects recognition. **Students/Advising**: None listed here; focus on collaborative projects and team supervision.

• Body Image
• Interoception
• Perception and Cognition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sarah Cooney is an Assistant Professor at University College Dublin's School of Psychology and Director of the UCD Body Lab. She holds a PhD from University College Dublin and has postdoctoral experience at Trinity College Dublin. Her research focuses on body image, interoception, perceptual cognition, and eating disorders, with a particular interest in how these factors interact across diverse populations. She has secured grants including the Ad Astra Start-Up and the HRB-funded BodyWise project. Dr. Cooney actively contributes to public engagement, including events on body image and mental health, and serves on committees such as the EDIP (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Psychology). She teaches courses like 'Brain & Behaviour' and coordinates advanced research methods modules. Her work bridges experimental psychology with educational technology, exemplified by her development of the Cartesian-Garden VR tool for teaching mathematics. PhD: University College Dublin Postdoctoral Fellowships: Trinity College Dublin (2017–2019) and UCD (2018–2019) Her research interests include: Body representation and sensorimotor integration Interoceptive awareness and its clinical implications Developmental spatial-numerical cognition Multisensory learning in immersive environments Dr. Cooney's articles explore topics ranging from body image disturbances in adulthood to the influence of sports/music experience on motor imagery. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and actively participates in academic conferences, including the Psychonomic Society and Spatial Cognition events.

Sonya Deschenesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Psychology
• Mental Health Epidemiology
• Biopsychosocial Mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sonya Deschenes is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor and Ad Astra Fellow in the UCD School of Psychology at University College Dublin. She holds a PhD from Concordia University and completed postdoctoral research at McGill University. Her research focuses on the intersection of mental and physical health comorbidity, particularly examining biopsychosocial mechanisms linking mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety) with chronic illnesses like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. She directs the UCD PATH Lab, exploring psychosocial approaches to health. Key grants include the Wellcome Trust-funded REENWEE project and Ad Astra Fellowships. She coordinates modules on Health Psychology, Identity/Sexuality, and Psych & Health: Population. Her work emphasizes longitudinal epidemiological methods and precision mental health integration in diabetes care. Education: PhD in Psychology, Concordia University (Canada) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health Epidemiology, McGill University Research Interests: Comorbidity between mental/physical health, psychosocial determinants of health, adverse childhood experiences, digital phenotyping, and diabetes stigma. Her grants include studies on diabetes stigma real-time impacts, psychosocial needs in high-risk cancer patients, and longitudinal data analysis methods. Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including work on diabetes stigma, childhood maltreatment's metabolic consequences, and social media's mental health impacts. Recent focus on network analysis to map symptom interactions in diabetes and depression. Grants & Awards: Wellcome Trust funding, Ad Astra Fellowships, and leadership in international collaborations like the PSAD Study Group. Awards include recognition for research on diabetes stigma and precision medicine integration. Labs & Teams: Director of UCD PATH Lab (ucdpathlab.com), collaborating on transdisciplinary projects linking mental health and chronic disease prevention.

Andrew Floodمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Neuroscience
• Exercise Physiology
• Pain Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Flood is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Canberra. His research focuses on neuromodulation techniques like transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS), meta-analyses in clinical pain management, and the interplay between physical activity and health. He has led projects such as the Acute Readiness Monitoring Scale (ARMS) validation and studies on tactical athlete resilience. Key areas include pain modulation mechanisms, exercise-induced analgesia, and the development of physical literacy assessment tools. He has been accepting PhD students since 2016 and has published extensively on topics ranging from neurostimulation effects to behavioral interventions for sedentary behavior reduction. His work combines methodologies from neuroscience, exercise physiology, and clinical psychology to address real-world health challenges. Recent research highlights include pilot studies on transcranial stimulation’s impact on blood-brain barrier permeability and systematic reviews exploring sensory testing in clinical pain. Collaborations span institutions, emphasizing translational research for applied health outcomes.

Candice Contetمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Alcohol Use Disorders
• Neurobiology of Addiction
• Neuropharmacology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Candice Contet, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Translational Medicine at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI). Her research focuses on molecular and circuit mechanisms underlying alcohol use disorders (AUDs), specifically investigating how ethanol acts on potassium channels (GIRK/BK) and corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) systems. Her lab uses mouse models of excessive alcohol drinking combined with genetic tools and viral vectors. Key collaborations include the TSRI Alcohol Research Center and Pearson Center for Alcoholism and Addiction Research. Education: PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology (University of Strasbourg, 2006), M.S. in Chemistry and Biology (University of Paris, 2001), B.S. in Life and Earth Science (University of Paris, 1998). Professional experience includes postdoctoral work at UC San Diego (2006-2007) and Scripps (2008-2011), progressing through Assistant Professor (2011-2016) to current Associate Professor rank. Research interests include: 1) Ethanol's effects on GIRK/BK channels, 2) CRF-mediated stress pathways in alcohol dependence, 3) Parasubthalamic nucleus circuitry influencing motivated behaviors. Her work identifies novel therapeutic targets like IL-17 signaling and BK channel modulators. Awards include sustained NIAAA funding (R01/R21/R33 grants) and editorial roles at Brain Sciences and International Review of Neurobiology . Active reviewer for NIH study sections (NAL, NMB) and addiction research programs.

Laura Crucianelliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Affective Touch
• Interoception
• Body Ownership
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roles and Affiliations: Dr. Laura Crucianelli is a Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), coordinating the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience module. She holds affiliations with the Brain, Body, and Self Lab at Karolinska Institutet (until Aug 2023) and the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London (UCL). Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Hertfordshire and postdoctoral work at UCL's Clinical and Affective Neuroscience group. Education: BSc in Psychology and Behavioural Sciences (University of Bologna), MSc in Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (University of Bologna), PhD in Experimental Psychology (University of Hertfordshire, with collaboration at UCL). Research Focus: Investigates affective touch, interoception, and body ownership through interdisciplinary approaches. Key areas include multisensory integration in clinical populations (e.g., anorexia nervosa, functional motor disorders), maternal-infant interactions, and oxytocin effects on perception. Her work bridges basic and clinical neuroscience, emphasizing embodied cognition and neurorehabilitation. Key Themes in Publications: Recent articles address sensory perception in blind individuals, interoceptive processing in eating disorders, and neural mechanisms of body ownership. Methodological strengths include experimental protocols, computational modeling, and clinical trials. Professional Contributions: Teaches undergraduate modules like PSY100 and PSY323. Collaborates across institutions, including the Karolinska Institutet and King's College London. Active in research grants related to sensory neuroscience and clinical interventions. Labs and Teams: Leads research at QMUL while collaborating with the Ehrsson Lab (Karolinska) and UCL's Clinical and Affective Neuroscience group. Engages in interdisciplinary projects exploring touch perception and embodied self-awareness.

• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology (Anorexia Nervosa)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ilaria Bufalari is an Associate Professor of Social Psychology at Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Psychology of Developmental and Socialization Processes. She holds teaching roles in Master courses related to Social Psychology, Economic Psychology, and Cognitive Neuroscience. Her research focuses on self-representation, self-other merging through multisensory stimulation, and clinical applications in Anorexia Nervosa. She has held roles at institutions like Fondazione Santa Lucia and the University of Ferrara, and has been a Visiting Professor at Université Paris Cité. Education: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (2008), Sapienza University of Rome Master Degree in Experimental Psychology (2004), Sapienza University of Rome Research Interests: Examines bodily self-representation, social cognition, and clinical interventions using virtual reality. Key areas include the neural mechanisms of self-other merging (enfacement illusion), body image distortions in Anorexia Nervosa, and interoceptive awareness. Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes clinical applications of virtual reality in body image disorders, the role of multisensory stimulation in social perception, and the neural bases of self-identity. Her studies often integrate behavioral experiments with electrophysiological measures (EEG, TMS). Awards: 2017 IgNobel Prize (Psychology, 2017) 2014 Young Researchers Award (Italian Ministry of Health) 2018 Premio R.O.S.A. finalist Grants & Advising: Led projects on Anorexia Nervosa funded by the Italian Ministry (€255k+), and coordinated teams in social neuroscience research. Her work includes collaborations on interoceptive illusions, political bias, and embodied cognition. Labs/Teams: Active in the Social Neuroscience Lab (Fondazione Santa Lucia) and collaborates with international institutions like the University of Geneva and Paris Cité.

Michael J. Zvolenskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Anxiety Disorders
• Substance Use Disorders
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Michael J. Zvolensky is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston, within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He is the Director of the RESTORE Laboratory and the Substance Use Treatment Clinic, leading a nationally recognized research program focused on the intersection of emotional and substance use disorders. His research centers on the comorbidity of anxiety, stress, and depressive disorders with substance use disorders , particularly tobacco and cannabis use, as well as their links to chronic physical conditions like pain and gastrointestinal issues. He investigates transdiagnostic processes such as anxiety sensitivity and emotional dysregulation, aiming to develop theoretically driven, process-based, and community-friendly interventions. His work emphasizes health disparities, with recent studies focusing on Latinx and Black populations. The trends in his recent publications highlight a strong focus on digital health interventions , barriers to smoking cessation in minority populations , and the role of interoceptive processes in pandemic-related mental health . His research consistently integrates clinical innovation with rigorous methodology and real-world applicability. Dr. Zvolensky’s scientific contributions have been recognized through numerous awards from leading professional organizations, including: American Psychological Association Anxiety and Depression Association of America College on Problems of Drug Dependence Association for Advancement of Cognitive and Behavior Therapy Association of Academic Health Centers He has been involved in over 70 NIH-funded grants as Principal Investigator, Co-PI, or co-investigator, underscoring his leadership in federally supported research. While specific advisees are not listed, his extensive publication record with junior researchers suggests a strong mentoring role. His lab, the RESTORE Laboratory , serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on emotion, behavior, and health, fostering innovation in treatment development and dissemination.

Eleanor Palserمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Dyslexia
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eleanor Palser is an Assistant Professor at Palo Alto University (PAU) in the Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Psychology. She serves as Director of the Pediatric Behavioral Health emphasis, training future clinicians to address the youth mental health crisis through integrated, systems-based approaches. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience from University College London (UCL), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Affective Neuroscience at UCSF. Dr. Palser's research focuses on emotional processing in neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism and dyslexia. She employs psychophysiological and qualitative methods to challenge deficit-based models and promote strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming frameworks. Her work explores empathy, creativity in dyslexia, interoception, and anxiety in autistic youth. Her recent publications reveal a consistent interdisciplinary approach, combining clinical psychology, neuroscience, and social justice. Themes across her articles include emotional reactivity in dyslexia, bodily sensation differentiation in autism, and structural disparities in academic publishing, particularly regarding gender and geography. Gender and geographical disparity in editorial boards of journals in psychology and neuroscience (2022) Elevated unanticipated acoustic startle reactivity in dyslexia (2024) Reduced differentiation of emotion-associated bodily sensations in autism (2021) Interoception and anxiety in autistic children (2018) Dr. Palser is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia, with a focus on first-generation students and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. She has received grant funding to study creativity and empathy in dyslexia and has contributed op-eds on DEI issues. She mentors students and teaches courses in child development, developmental psychopathology, and affective science. Her leadership in the Pediatric Behavioral Health emphasis integrates emerging youth challenges such as social media impacts, school stress, and climate anxiety. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and is committed to participatory research involving individuals with lived experience.

Norman Farbمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social and Affective Neuroscience
• Mindfulness
• Emotions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Norman Farb is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Mississauga campus (UTM), specializing in Social and Personality psychology. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. His research employs multimodal approaches including qualitative reports, behavioral tasks, physiological measurements, and functional MRI to investigate how cognitive patterns influence emotional well-being. Research Focus: Dr. Farb examines the neuroscience of human identity and emotion, particularly how self-referential biases shape emotional responses to stress. His work explores mindfulness meditation as a tool to build resilience against affective disorders like depression. Core investigations include: Neural mechanisms of self-reference and emotion regulation Interoceptive awareness and cognitive biases Clinical applications of mindfulness for mental health No awards, student advisements, or grants are detailed in the provided text.

Joana Rita Pasion Ferreiraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Psychopathology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joana Rita Pasion Ferreira is a Researcher at the Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPE), Lusofona University, affiliated with the Human Environment Interaction Lab (HEI-LAB). She holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto and is a certified member of the Portuguese Psychological Association. Expertise in neuroscience methods for studying psychopathology since 2014 Key contributor to the NIMH RDoC initiative for biomarker discovery in mental disorders Demonstrated leadership in 9 active/recent projects including HiTOP-SR and Empathic Heart Her research focuses on etiological pathways of internalizing/externalizing disorders (anxiety, depression, psychopathy), predictive processing models, and perinatal mental health. Media coverage of her work includes pediatric implications of maternal trauma and cannabis use prediction in adolescents. Recent scientific awards recognize her contributions to: ERP-based classification models for psychopathology Network analysis of psychopathy mechanisms Meta-analytic frameworks for autism traits Her collaborative work spans institutions like University of Porto , La Caixa Foundation , and BIAL Foundation , with presentations at international conferences (2024-2025) on topics such as mother-infant bonding and help-seeking barriers for violence victims.

• Optogenetics
• Neural Circuit Analysis
• Hydrogel-Tissue Chemistry (CLARITY)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karl Deisseroth is the D.H. Chen Professor of Bioengineering and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He holds dual appointments in the School of Medicine and School of Engineering. His research focuses on developing transformative neurotechnologies like optogenetics and CLARITY, pioneering causal systems neuroscience, and advancing understanding of psychiatric disorders such as depression and autism. He completed his A.B. at Harvard, and M.D. and Ph.D. at Stanford, followed by residency and postdoctoral training at Stanford. Deisseroth's lab has disseminated optogenetics and CLARITY to thousands of labs globally. His honors include the Japan Prize (2023), Lasker Award (2021), Kyoto Prize (2018), and membership in all three U.S. National Academies. He continues clinical practice in psychiatry, combining medications with neural stimulation therapies. Key research interests span optogenetic tools, 3D genome architecture in neurons, and neurobiological mechanisms of emotion and dissociation. He teaches courses on optogenetics and systems physiology, advising over 30 doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. His work bridges engineering, neuroscience, and psychiatry, with over 500 publications and numerous patents.