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Univ-Prof. Dr. med. Malek Bajbouj serves as Director of the Institute for Affective Neuroscience and Emotion Modulation at Charité – University Medicine Berlin's Campus Benjamin Franklin (CBF), operating within the Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry (CC 15). His position integrates clinical leadership with translational neuroscience research focused on severe mental illnesses. Dr. Bajbouj's research program centers on affective neuroscience and emotion dysregulation mechanisms in psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia spectrum conditions and depression. He pioneers multimodal intervention approaches combining neuromodulation (tDCS), oxytocin augmentation, mindfulness therapies, and digital health tools. His work emphasizes translational biomarker development using neuroimaging, machine learning, and physiological stress parameter analysis to personalize treatment for treatment-resistant populations. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) novel treatment combinations for negative symptoms in schizophrenia (oxytocin + mindfulness, yoga therapy); (2) real-world implementation of neuromodulation (at-home tDCS protocols, technical efficacy monitoring); and (3) global mental health responses to crises (pandemic impacts on vulnerable groups, culturally adapted refugee interventions). His methodology consistently employs rigorous randomized controlled trials with embedded biomarker studies. As director of his eponymous institute, Dr. Bajbouj leads a multidisciplinary team conducting neuroimaging studies, clinical trials, and international collaborations focused on emotion modulation pathways. The institute coordinates research across CC 15's clinical infrastructure at CBF Building V, with particular emphasis on bridging laboratory neuroscience with clinical psychiatry through the DepressionDC and OXYMIND trial frameworks.

• Affective Neuroscience
• Emotion Regulation
• Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
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Kris Baetens is a Professor in the Department of Psychology Brain, Body and Cognition at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying social cognition, mentalization, and inhibitory control, particularly exploring the role of the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex in these processes. He employs techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), EEG, and fMRI to investigate cognitive and clinical phenomena. Leading projects like ANI423 (neural correlates of inhibitory control in adolescents) and FWOAL1160 (cerebellum's role in social cognition). Recipient of the EUTOPIA Young Leaders Academy fellowship (2024-2026). Active collaborations in the PRISM network for mental health research. Key research interests include: - Cerebellar contributions to cognitive and social functions - Neurostimulation techniques for mental health interventions - Mentalizing processes in social action prediction - Personality and learning mechanisms His articles consistently analyze the interplay between neural structures like the cerebellum and behavioral outcomes in clinical and cognitive contexts. Recent work emphasizes applications of tDCS in treating alcohol use disorders and disordered eating, highlighting translational research in non-invasive brain stimulation. Advising/Grants: Supervises student research projects and manages grants from FWO and OZR agencies. Labs/Teams: Core member of the PRISM network and involved in the EUTOPIA fellowship initiative.

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Cognitive Science
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Susanne M. Jaeggi is a Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, with additional affiliations in the Bouve College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts, Media, and Design. Her research focuses on cognitive training, executive functions, and individual differences in cognition across the lifespan. She holds PhDs in Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Bern (Switzerland), and completed postdoctoral work in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Michigan. Her work has been funded by NIH, NSF, IES, ONR, and the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF). She leads the Working Memory & Plasticity Lab , which develops interventions to improve working memory and executive functions, and co-leads the Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-Being , creating evidence-based brain fitness tools. Jaeggi’s research emphasizes understanding mechanisms of cognitive improvement through training, including neuroplasticity and individual variability. Key areas include cognitive aging interventions, gamification, sensory-cognitive interactions, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on academic achievement. Her work integrates behavioral experiments, neuroimaging, and digital health technologies to address real-world challenges in education and healthcare. Recent studies explore music/art-based interventions, brain stimulation (e.g., tDCS), and scalable cognitive assessments. Collaborations span disciplines, with publications addressing topics like neural correlates of training, motivational features in interventions, and cross-modal perception. Her labs emphasize translating findings into public-facing tools, such as freely accessible brain fitness apps. Current projects include optimizing interventions for ADHD populations and leveraging digital platforms for global mental fitness.

• Cognitive Training
• Executive Functions
• Individual Differences in Cognition
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Jeffrey J. Borckardt is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). His primary research focuses on neuromodulation techniques, including transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), and transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS), applied to chronic pain management and opioid use reduction. He leads multidisciplinary clinical trials investigating the efficacy of these technologies in diverse populations, including veterans and patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Key research areas include the neurobiological mechanisms of pain, the integration of psychological interventions like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and the development of telehealth-delivered therapies. His work emphasizes improving healthcare access disparities and optimizing interprofessional teamwork. He collaborates across institutions, including the VA and international ENIGMA initiatives, to advance translational neuroscience. Recent studies explore the synergistic effects of tAN and tDCS with behavioral interventions, pain biomarkers in spine treatments, and real-time fMRI neurofeedback for addiction. His clinical trials often involve double-blind, sham-controlled designs to rigorously evaluate neuromodulation efficacy. Institutional Affiliations: MUSC College of Medicine, VA Medical Center Research Themes: Neuromodulation, Pain Rehabilitation, Opioid Crisis Mitigation

• Psychological approaches to pain management
• Behavioral medicine
• Outpatient psychotherapy
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Professor Davinia Fernandez-Espejo holds the Chair of Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Birmingham's School of Psychology through The Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH). Previously, she served as a Professor at Western University from 2015-2018.

• Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Clinical Neuroscience
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David A. Gallo is a Professor at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Department of Psychology. He joined the faculty in 2005 after completing a B.A. at Wesleyan University (1997), a Ph.D. at Washington University in St. Louis (2002), and an NIH-sponsored postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University. His research focuses on neurocognitive processes of human memory, particularly memory accuracy, distortion, aging effects, and Alzheimer’s disease. He explores how memory is actively reconstructed and influenced by contextual and pharmacological factors. Key research interests include metacognitive and nonconscious processes, cognitive neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology. He investigates how stereotypes, psychoactive drugs, and contextual cues affect memory accuracy and monitoring. His lab, the Memory Research Lab, employs neuroimaging, behavioral experiments, and pharmacological interventions to study these phenomena. His recent articles highlight studies on transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), contextual reinstatement effects, and drug-induced memory modulation. He emphasizes the role of distinctiveness in reducing memory errors and examines the neural mechanisms underlying retrieval monitoring. His work spans developmental, clinical, and applied domains, with implications for aging populations and cognitive health. Gallo teaches courses such as Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging and Evolutionary Psychology, integrating empirical research with theoretical frameworks. His contributions bridge basic science and clinical applications, addressing challenges in memory disorders and cognitive enhancement strategies.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory Accuracy and Distortion
• Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
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Heidi Johansen-Berg is Pro-Vice Chancellor (Strategic Initiatives) at the University of Oxford and Associate Head (Research and Innovation) in the Medical Sciences Division. She holds a Professorship in Cognitive Neuroscience and a Wellcome Principal Research Fellowship at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, where she leads the Plasticity Group at the Oxford Centre for Functional MRI of the Brain (FMRIB). Her research centers on neuroplasticity mechanisms in the sensorimotor system, with emphasis on white matter plasticity, activity-dependent myelination, and implications for stroke rehabilitation and age-related brain decline. She integrates multimodal neuroimaging with behavioral studies to investigate how the brain adapts to learning, experience, and damage, translating findings into therapeutic interventions for neurological conditions. Recent publications reveal strong thematic trends in sleep-motor interactions post-stroke, exercise-induced neuroprotection in aging and adolescence, and experience-dependent white matter remodeling. Her work demonstrates how physical activity modulates brain structure-function relationships across the lifespan, with direct applications for neurorehabilitation protocols. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) Wellcome Principal Research Fellowship Professor Johansen-Berg directs the WIN Plasticity Group and co-leads the WIN Neuroplastics Network and Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN). Her research program drives translational initiatives in stroke recovery and brain health maintenance, with ongoing projects examining digital sleep therapies, myelin dynamics, and exercise neuroscience through large-scale clinical trials and advanced imaging methodologies.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroplasticity
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Dawson Kidgell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at Monash University, Faculty of Medicine. He is an active researcher and PhD supervisor with a strong focus on the neurophysiology of exercise, particularly neuroplasticity and motor cortex responses to strength training and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). His research interests include understanding how the nervous system adapts to exercise, rehabilitation, and neuromodulation. He employs advanced electrophysiological methods—TMS, tDCS, EMG, and spinal reflex testing—to explore corticospinal excitability, intracortical inhibition, and motor learning. His work has significant implications for sports science, rehabilitation of neuromuscular injuries, and aging populations. Recent publications (2020–2024) highlight a strong trend in systematic reviews and meta-analyses on tDCS, corticospinal responses to training, and clinical applications in tendinopathy, concussion, and aging. His research frequently investigates bilateral transfer, cross-education of strength, and the neural mechanisms underlying rehabilitation interventions. Scientific Awards: University of Jyväskylä Visiting Fellow grant (2023) Research Funding and Supervision: Associate Professor Kidgell has secured over $2.5 million in research funding. He has successfully supervised 11 PhD students to completion and currently mentors 5 additional PhD candidates. His research projects include NHMRC-funded studies on neurophysiological markers of balance and equipment grants for advanced neurostimulation tools. Laboratories and Research Teams: His work is conducted within neurophysiology and exercise neuroscience labs at Monash, often in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams focusing on motor control, rehabilitation, and sports medicine.

• Neurophysiology of Exercise
• Neuroplasticity
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
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Professor Cynthia H.Y. Fu is a leading researcher in the Department of Psychology & Human Development at the University of East London's School of Childhood and Social Care. She serves as an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and holds a Visiting Professor position at the Centre for Affective Disorders, King's College London. Her research focuses on identifying brain regions affected by depression and how they change with various treatments including talking therapies, antidepressant medication, and neurostimulation techniques like transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). Professor Fu pioneered work demonstrating that neural activation patterns during sad facial processing can accurately diagnose depression in individual patients and predict treatment response. Her research has direct translational potential in developing biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis based on brain imaging. Professor Fu's work spans multiple disciplines including affective neuroscience, computational psychiatry, and neuromodulation. Her recent publications reveal strong trends in applying machine learning to neuroimaging data for depression classification, investigating home-based tDCS treatment protocols, and exploring the relationship between physiological markers and psychological states in real-world contexts like driving and commuting. British Association for Psychopharmacology Award National Alliance for Research in Schizophrenia and Depression (Brain & Behavior Research Foundation) Award Professor Fu has secured significant research funding from major organizations including the Medical Research Council, Wellcome Trust, GlaxoSmithKline, and Eli Lilly. Her work regularly appears in top-tier journals and is consistently cited among the most influential publications in psychiatry. She leads research investigating how brain responses can predict individual treatment responses, potentially enabling personalized depression treatment approaches. Her laboratory focuses on multimodal neuroimaging approaches combined with machine learning to identify neural signatures of depression and treatment response. Current projects include home-based tDCS treatment protocols with remote supervision, biomarker development for predicting antidepressant response, and computational approaches to understanding stress responses in everyday contexts.

• Major Depressive Disorder Neuroimaging
• Biomarker Development for Depression
• Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
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Professor Kate Watkins is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Tutorial Fellow at St Anne's College, University of Oxford. Her research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying speech and language, particularly in developmental disorders such as stuttering and developmental language disorder (DLD). She employs neuroimaging (MRI/fMRI) and brain stimulation techniques (TMS/tDCS) to investigate speech perception, production, and motor control. Key contributions include discoveries about striatal iron concentrations in stuttering and cerebellar abnormalities in DLD. Watkins trained at the Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and the Montreal Neurological Institute. She co-founded the Neurobiology of Language journal and has held academic roles since 2003. Her work bridges clinical and experimental approaches, aiming to improve understanding of communication disorders and inform therapeutic strategies. Research interests span developmental stuttering, speech motor control, bilingual language processing, and neuroimaging methodologies. She collaborates with institutions like the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging and has published extensively on language lateralization, motor cortex plasticity, and neurobiological markers of speech disorders.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Disorders
• Speech Perception
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Professor Barbara Singer is a Professor of Neurological Rehabilitation at Edith Cowan University’s School of Medical and Health Sciences. With over 30 years of clinical and academic experience, she previously led a postgraduate program in neurological rehabilitation at the University of Western Australia (2004–2016). She currently teaches in the NRB5112 Translational Science course. Her education includes a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Western Australia (2003) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences from Curtin University (1988). As a Neurological Physiotherapist, she is an Honoured member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists. Barbara’s research focuses on spasticity management, stroke rehabilitation, functional neurological disorders, and self-management strategies for neurological conditions. Notable contributions include clinical practice guidelines for lateropulsion management and studies on constraint-induced movement therapy implementation. Her awards include the 2010 WA Branch President’s Award (Australian Physiotherapy Association) and the 2023 Honoured Membership (Australian Physiotherapy Association). She has supervised numerous PhD and master’s students, focusing on topics like lateropulsion in stroke recovery and functional neurological disorders.

• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Spasticity Management
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Professor Colleen Loo, MBBS (Hons), FRANZCP, MD (research doctorate), is a clinical psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales and the Black Dog Institute in Sydney, Australia. She is an internationally recognized clinical expert and researcher in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), and ketamine, having led the first Australian RCTs of these interventions in depression. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, she has established herself as a leading authority in interventional psychiatry. Professor Loo's research expertise spans multiple domains of neuromodulation and novel psychiatric treatments. Her team at UNSW, based at the Black Dog Institute, focuses on transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, ECT, ketamine, and psychedelics. Current research streams include clinical trials of novel treatments for depression and anorexia, experiments improving brain stimulation approaches, cognitive neuroscience using brain stimulation to enhance cognition, combining brain stimulation with neuroimaging techniques, real-world treatment data collection through the CARE network, and computational modeling of brain stimulation effects. Her work bridges fundamental neuroscience with practical clinical implementation across diverse patient populations. Analysis of Professor Loo's recent publication record reveals a strong emphasis on advancing clinical applications of neuromodulation techniques, with particular focus on ketamine therapy (especially through the KADS trial), ECT optimization, and expanding applications across different demographic groups including the elderly. Her work spans from fundamental biological mechanisms to economic evaluations and real-world implementation challenges. Grant funding from Australian NHMRC Grant funding from MRFF Grant funding from US-based NARSAD and Stanley Foundations Grant funding from UK NHS/MRC Grant funding from Singapore NMC Grant funding from Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation Professor Loo has established clinics for novel treatments for depression (TMS, ketamine, tDCS) at the Black Dog Institute and Ramsay Clinic Northside, Sydney. She has developed professional training courses for psychiatrists in ECT, TMS, tDCS, and ketamine, and serves as an expert adviser to Australian government health departments and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She is the first person outside North America to become President of the International Society for ECT and Neurostimulation (ISEN). Professor Loo leads the Neurostimulation & Interventional Psychiatry Team at the Black Dog Institute and co-founded the Clinical Alliance and Research in ECT and Related Treatments (CARE) network, which collects real-world treatment data to improve clinical practice in neurostimulation and interventional psychiatry across multiple international sites.

• Electroconvulsive Therapy
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
• Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
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Brach Poston, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado-Boulder, a Master’s in Exercise Physiology from UNLV, and a Bachelor’s in Physical Education from Missouri State University. Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, his work bridges clinical research with practical applications. Ph.D., Integrative Physiology - University of Colorado-Boulder M.S., Exercise Physiology - University of Nevada, Las Vegas B.S., Physical Education - Missouri State University Poston’s research focuses on non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (tDCS, TMS) for motor skill enhancement across populations including Parkinson’s patients, aging adults, and young athletes. His work examines strength training adaptations, muscle fatigue mechanisms, and cognitive-motor interactions in neurodegenerative conditions. Current projects explore neurostimulation’s role in dexterous motor tasks and fatigue resistance. Recent publications highlight tDCS applications for videogame-based motor training, cortical excitability dynamics, and neurocognitive processes in online radicalization. His studies combine electrophysiological measures with behavioral outcomes across multiple populations. NIH and Michael J. Fox Foundation grants support his Parkinson’s research. Postdoctoral research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health Editorial board member: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology Grant review panelist: NASA Human Performance

• Neuroscience
• Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation
• Motor Learning
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Linda L Carpenter is a Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University's Alpert Medical School, where she has maintained an active physician-scientist career since joining the faculty in 1997. As Deputy Director of the Butler COBRE Center for Neuromodulation and Director of its Neuromodulation and Neuroimaging Core, she provides critical resources and training for neuromodulation researchers throughout Rhode Island. Her clinical work is centered at Butler Hospital where she leads the TMS Clinic. Dr. Carpenter's research program investigates the neurobiology of mood and anxiety disorders with a focus on developing novel treatments. Her work spans laboratory biomarker development, neuroimaging, and numerous clinical trials evaluating brain stimulation techniques including TMS, tDCS, VNS, and DBS. She has led a decade-long federally funded translational research program examining early life stress effects on adult stress biology and has conducted pivotal trials for FDA-approved neuromodulation devices. Her research bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly in treatment-resistant depression. Her publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity with over 200 publications focusing on brain stimulation mechanisms, treatment response prediction, and novel therapeutics for mood disorders. Recent work emphasizes personalized approaches to neuromodulation, EEG biomarkers for treatment response, and expanding access to brain stimulation therapies through home-based and digital platforms. She contributes significantly to clinical guidelines as evidenced by her participation in consensus recommendations for TMS application in depression treatment. Dr. Carpenter's scientific leadership extends to collaborative efforts across multiple institutions, serving on task forces for the American Psychiatric Association and contributing to major reviews on novel biomarkers and treatments. Her work connects neurophysiological mechanisms with clinical outcomes, advancing the field of neuromodulation while maintaining strong translational relevance to patient care.

• Anxiety disorders
• Biomarkers
• Brain stimulation
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Prof. Christine M. Freitag is a faculty member at the Faculty of Medicine of Goethe University Frankfurt , affiliated with the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy . Her translational research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder), anxiety disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders in children and youth, emphasizing neurobiological mechanisms, diagnostic frameworks, and intervention strategies. Research Areas: Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Brain Stimulation, Randomized Controlled Trials, Biostatistics. Contact: E-Mail C.Freitag@em.uni-frankfurt.de . Recent Publications highlight studies on: Neurophysiological mechanisms in social phobia and depression (2023). Perceptual expectation and cognitive processing in ASD (2022). Stress response and early adversity in conduct disorder (2022). Sex differences in conduct disorder clinical presentation (2022). tDCS as a treatment for ASD (2021).

• Translational Research
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
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