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New computerized tools for affective disorders

With Roland Zahn and colleagues at King's College, London, Scients Institute and IDOR are developing new methods for real time brain imaging and neurofeedback of moral motivations and emotions, to identify signatures capable of predicting clinical outcomes. 

Soccer fandom, the brain and cultural belonging

In this project, we are investigating the neurophysiological basis of pro-group altruistic decisions and group belongingness as psychological predictors of inter-group conflict. We collaborate with the AnthroLab, Oxford University.

Music and image decoding using functional MRI

We are using computational models of functional MRI data to model and decode natural musical experiences and complex visual scenes. Goals include the capacity to reconstruct  sensory experience using deep neural networks.


Body physiology as an inducer of group bonding

Along with Alan Macey, SBCAST and BIOPAC, we are exploring how physiological signals (e.g. heartbeat, respiration cycle, etc) can help induce group cohesion and transformative experiences, both in the lab and in public spaces. 

Neural basis of affiliative motivations

In collaboration with Brian Knutson (Stanford U), we seek to establish the neural underpinnings of basic human affiliative motivations (nurturant love, sexual desire and awe) and use such physiological data  to predict subsequent choices.

Neurobiology of ADHD and fUS neuromodulation

These research lines aim to use functional MRI to elucidate the neural mechanisms of reward sensitivity and impulsivity in ADHD. This project involves a close collaboration with the OIST, Japan.

Scients & D'Or Partnerships

IDOR

RDSL Hospital Network

Open D'Or

A Brazilian nonprofit Institute dedicated to medical research, education and innovation.

Open D'Or

RDSL Hospital Network

Open D'Or

Healthcare innovation hub that connects entrepreneurs, RDSL corporate and IDOR.

RDSL Hospital Network

RDSL Hospital Network

RDSL Hospital Network

The largest independent hospital network (40+ hospitals) in Brazil, with state of the art facilities.


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