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DocumentCortical connectivity in high frequency beta-rhythm in schizophrenics with positive and negative symptoms2002

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2000
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 13/2000
Title:
2000 Grants
Start date: 2001-01 - 2014-02
Dimension/support:
13 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2000-011
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 6/2000
Title:
011 - Disturbances of binding phenomenon in schizophrenia
Duration: 2001-07 - 2003-01
Researcher(s):
Valeria Strelets, A. M. Ivanitsky, V. J. Novototsky-Vlasov, J. V. Golikova, R. A. Magomedov, M. V. Magomedova
Institution(s): Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology, Moscow (Russia)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Strelets, V.
Secondary author(s):
Ivanitsky, A. M., Novototsky-Vlasov, V. Y., Golikova, J., Magomedov, R., Magomedova, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Biopsychological problems / Mental health / Psychotic disorders / Brain structure and function

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2000-011.02
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 6/2000
Title:
Cortical connectivity in high frequency beta-rhythm in schizophrenics with positive and negative symptoms
Publication year: 2002
URL:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167876001001969
Contents: http://apps.webofknowledge.com/full_record.do?product=UA&search_mode=GeneralSearch&qid=110&SID=Z1T1li1SW9lnlKPlMpq&page=1&doc=1
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
During the last decade the role of high frequency EEG activity in the ‘binding phenomenon’ was discovered. It was supposed that this phenomenon provided the integration between different brain structures underlying higher nervous functions and possibly even consciousness [Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 90 (1993) 2078; Annu. Rev. Neurosci. 18 (1995) 555; J. Neurosci. V 16 (1996) 4240; Am. Physiol. Soc. (1998) 1567; Induced Rhythms in the Brain (1992) 425; NeuroReport 8 (1997) 531; Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 94 (1997) 12198]. Schizophrenia is considered as a disorder of the integration between different brain regions [Review of Psychiatry 18 (1999a) 29; Conceptual Advances in Russian Neuroscience: Complex Brain Functions (1999) 151; Brain Res. Rev. 31 (2000) 301], and in the present work we have studied cortical connectivity, focusing on those connections which are maintained by high frequency EEG-rhythm (20–40 Hz). The results showed a high degree of biopotential synchronisation between definite cortical areas during cognitive processes in normal subjects and have evidenced significant functional connectivity disturbances in schizophrenia in this EEG frequency domain.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Strelets, V.
Secondary author(s):
Novototsky-Vlasov, V. Y., Golikova, J.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Strelets, V. B., Novototsky-Vasov, V. Y., & Golikova, J. V. (2002). Cortical connectivity in high frequency beta-rhythm in schizophrenics with positive and negative symptoms. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 44(2), 101-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0167-8760(01)00196-9
2-year Impact Factor: 2.055|2002
Times cited: 28|2024-02-05
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Schizophrenia / Asymmetry / Connectivity / Binding phenomenon
DocumentHeart cycle-related effects on event-related potentials, spectral power changes, and connectivity patterns in the human ECoG2013

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 23
Title:
2010 Grants
Start date: 2011-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-231
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 13/2010
Title:
231 - Toward understanding visual awareness: An intracranial EEG study on transient suppression phenomena of conscious visual perception
Duration: 2011-06 - 2014-07
Researcher(s):
Tonio Ball, Andreas Schulze-Bonhage, Ad Aertsen, Jörn Rickert, Markus Kern
Institution(s): Epilepsy Center, University Hospital, Freiburg (Germany)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Language: eng
Author:
Ball, T.
Secondary author(s):
Schulze-Bonhage, A., Aertsen, A., Rickert, J., Kern, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Cognitive processes / Perception / Body structure and function / Vision / Brain structure and function

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-231.02
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 13/2010
Title:
Heart cycle-related effects on event-related potentials, spectral power changes, and connectivity patterns in the human ECoG
Publication year: 2013
URL:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811913005363
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
The perception of one's own heartbeat is a fundamental interoceptive process that involves cortical and subcortical structures. Yet, the precise spatiotemporal neuronal activity patterns underlying the cortical information processing have remained largely elusive. Although the high temporal and spatial resolution of electrocorticographic (ECoG) recordings is increasingly being exploited in functional neuroimaging, it has not been used to study heart cycle-related effects. Here, we addressed the capacity of ECoG to characterize neuronal signals within the cardiac cycle, as well as to disentangle them from heart cycle-related artifacts. Based on topographical distribution and latency, we identified a biphasic potential within the primary somatosensory cortex, which likely constitutes a heartbeat-evoked potential (HEP) of neuronal origin. We also found two different types of artifacts: i) oscillatory potential changes with a frequency identical to the heart pulse rate, which probably represent pulsatility artifacts and ii) sharp potentials synchronized to the R-peak, corresponding to the onset of ventricular contraction and the cardiac field artifact (CFA) in EEG. Finally, we show that heart cycle-related effects induce pronounced phase-synchrony patterns in the ECoG and that this kind of correlation patterns, which may confound ECoG connectivity studies, can be reduced by a suitable correction algorithm. The present study is, to our knowledge, the first one to show a focally localized cortical HEP that could be clearly and consistently observed over subjects, suggesting a basic role of primary sensory cortex in processing of heart-related sensory inputs. We also conclude that taking into account and reducing heart cycle-related effects may be advantageous for many ECoG studies, and are of crucial importance, particularly for ECoG-based connectivity studies. Thus, in summary, although ECoG poses new challenges, it opens up new possibilities for the investigation of heartbeat-related viscerosensory processing in the human brain.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Kern, M.
Secondary author(s):
Aertsen, A., Schulze-Bonhage, A., Ball, T.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
4
Reference:
Kern, M., Aertsen, A., Schulze-Bonhage, A., & Ball, T. (2013). Heart cycle-related effects on event-related potentials, spectral power changes, and connectivity patterns in the human ECoG. Neuroimage, 81, 178-190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2013.05.042
2-year Impact Factor: 6.132|2013
Times cited: 84|2024-02-02
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Heartbeat-evoked potential / Somatosensory cortex / Electrocorticogram / Phase synchronization / Connectivity / Signal quality

Heart cycle-related effects on event-related potentials, spectral power changes, and connectivity patterns in the human ECoG

Heart cycle-related effects on event-related potentials, spectral power changes, and connectivity patterns in the human ECoG
File051 - Cognitive plasticity: Modulation and monitoring through a neurophysiological approach2017-032020-03

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-051
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
051 - Cognitive plasticity: Modulation and monitoring through a neurophysiological approach
Duration: 2017-03 - 2020-03
Researcher(s):
Carlo Miniussi, Romina Esposito
Institution(s): Centre for Mind/Brain Sciences - CIMeC, University of Trento, Rovereto (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Progress report
Final report
Author: Miniussi, C.
Secondary author(s):
Esposito, R.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Cognitive plasticity / Connectivity / Memory / Neuromodulation / Psychophysiology
DocumentFinal report - Examination of brain coordination dynamics underlying hypnosis and volitional acts using intracranial electroencephalography2017

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2014 Grants
Start date: 2015-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-206
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
206 - Examination of brain coordination dynamics underlying hypnosis and volitional acts using intracranial electroencephalography
Duration: 2015-05 - 2017-06
Researcher(s):
Jose Luis Perez Velazquez, Navinder Persaud, Taufik A. Valiante
Institution(s): Hospital for Sick Children, Neurology, Toronto (Canada); Toronto Western Hospital (Canada)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Progress reports
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Perez Velazquez, J. L.
Secondary author(s):
Persaud, N., Valiante, T. A.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Intracerebral recordings / Hypnosis / Volition / Brain coordination / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-206.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Examination of brain coordination dynamics underlying hypnosis and volitional acts using intracranial electroencephalography
Publication year: 2017
URL:
https://www.bial.com/imagem/Grant_20614.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Our main goals were to investigate the neurophysical mechanisms underlying hypnosis and to examine alterations in consciousness during hypnosis. A novelty of our project is that it investigates the neurophysiological mechanisms of hypnosis using intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG), as the majority of studies on this topic have used other non-invasive modalities. Based on the notion that the “connectivity” among brain regions is fundamental to understand how the brain manages to process information, we assess synchrony patterns and the complexity of those patterns.
A total of 18 patients participated in this study. Usable data were obtained from 11 of those patients. Hypnosis was induced and hypnotizability was assessed using a modified and extended version of the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale. Continuous iEEG was recorded with an EEG software in the Epilepsy Unit of the Toronto Western Hospital. The hypnotic sessions were also video recorded.
On the dispute whether hypnosis is an altered state marked by a level of awareness associated with distinctive electrophysiological patterns, our preliminary results point towards a characterization of hypnosis as a state lacking an easily distinguishable pattern from other more “ordinary” mind states. The extensive network analysis here performed does not show a brain network pattern characteristic of the hypnotic condition. This result however may be affected by the limited sample (11 subjects) and the extremely challenging condition in which the practice of hypnosis was conducted in the patients at the Epilepsy Unit.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Perez Velazquez, J. L.
Secondary author(s):
Valiante, T., Persaud, N.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
3
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Brain synchrony / Connectivity / Hypnosis

Final report - Examination of brain coordination dynamics underlying hypnosis and volitional acts using intracranial electroencephalography

Final report - Examination of brain coordination dynamics underlying hypnosis and volitional acts using intracranial electroencephalography
DocumentEyes closed or eyes open? Exploring the alpha desynchronization hypothesis in resting state functional connectivity networks with intracranial EEG2017

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2014 Grants
Start date: 2015-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-206
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
206 - Examination of brain coordination dynamics underlying hypnosis and volitional acts using intracranial electroencephalography
Duration: 2015-05 - 2017-06
Researcher(s):
Jose Luis Perez Velazquez, Navinder Persaud, Taufik A. Valiante
Institution(s): Hospital for Sick Children, Neurology, Toronto (Canada); Toronto Western Hospital (Canada)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Progress reports
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Perez Velazquez, J. L.
Secondary author(s):
Persaud, N., Valiante, T. A.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Intracerebral recordings / Hypnosis / Volition / Brain coordination / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-206.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Eyes closed or eyes open? Exploring the alpha desynchronization hypothesis in resting state functional connectivity networks with intracranial EEG
Publication year: 2017
URL:
http://www.biorxiv.org/content/early/2017/03/18/118174
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
This paper addresses a fundamental question, are eyes closed and eyes open resting states equivalent baseline conditions, or do they have consistently different electrophysiological signatures? We compare the functional connectivity patterns in an eyes closed resting state with an eyes open resting state, and show that functional connectivity in the alpha band decreases in the eyes open condition compared to eyes closed. This "alpha desynchronization" or reduction in the number of connections from eyes closed to eyes open, is here, for the first time, studied with intracranial recordings. We provide two calculations of the wiring cost, local and mesoscopic, defined in terms of the distance between the electrodes and the likelihood that they are functionally connected. We find that, in agreement with the "alpha desynchronization" hypothesis, the local wiring cost decreases going from eyes closed to eyes open. However, when the wiring cost calculation takes into account the connectivity pattern, the wiring cost variation from eyes closed to eyes open is not as consistent and shows regional specificity. The wiring cost measure defined here, provides a new avenue for understanding the electrophysiology of resting state.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Gomez Ramirez, J.
Secondary author(s):
Freedman, S., Mateos, D., Perez Velazquez, J. L., Valiante, T.
Document type:
Online paper
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Gomez Ramirez, J., Freedman, S., Mateos, D., Perez Velazquez, J. P., & Valiante, T. (2017). Eyes closed or eyes open? Exploring the alpha desynchronization hypothesis in resting state functional connectivity networks with intracranial EEG. BioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/118174
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Brain synchrony / Connectivity / Hypnosis

Eyes closed or eyes open? Exploring the alpha desynchronization hypothesis in resting state functional connectivity networks with intracranial EEG

Eyes closed or eyes open? Exploring the alpha desynchronization hypothesis in resting state functional connectivity networks with intracranial EEG
DocumentThe hypnotized brain: an examination of the iEEG correlates of neutral hypnosis2016

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2014 Grants
Start date: 2015-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-206
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
206 - Examination of brain coordination dynamics underlying hypnosis and volitional acts using intracranial electroencephalography
Duration: 2015-05 - 2017-06
Researcher(s):
Jose Luis Perez Velazquez, Navinder Persaud, Taufik A. Valiante
Institution(s): Hospital for Sick Children, Neurology, Toronto (Canada); Toronto Western Hospital (Canada)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Progress reports
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Perez Velazquez, J. L.
Secondary author(s):
Persaud, N., Valiante, T. A.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Intracerebral recordings / Hypnosis / Volition / Brain coordination / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-206.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
The hypnotized brain: an examination of the iEEG correlates of neutral hypnosis
Publication year: 2016
URL:
http://can-acn.org/documents/2016/AbstractBook2016.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
This research investigates the neurophysiological mechanisms of hypnosis using intracranial electroencephalography. This methodology removes resolution problems associated with functional imaging. Patients with intractable epilepsy, and implanted as part of their diagnostic exam, were hypnotized. Neutral hypnosis was measured following a standard induction procedure, and before the administration of hypnotic suggestions. Patients with high and low hypnotizability were tested and compared. Phase based synchronization for connectivity analysis was calculated for three different conditions: prehypnotic state (eyes open and closed), neutral hypnosis (eyes closed) and posthypnotic state (eyes open and closed), across multiple frequency bands. The intersite phase clustering difference between all the intracranial electrodes across delta, theta, alpha, beta and gamma frequencies, was computed for all conditions. In high hypnotizable patients with bi-temporal burr holes, we found more intersite synchronization, for theta and alpha bands, in the hypnotic condition than in the eyes closed conditions, and a more modular organization (more partitionable) in both the hypnotic and the eyes closed conditions, compared to the eyes open conditions. Phase synchronization distribution distance for all bands between hypnotic and posthypnotic states was shorter in high than in low hypnotizable patients. Our results suggest that hypnosis represents a genuine brain state whose distinctiveness from states of deep relaxation is in need of clarification.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Freedman, S.
Secondary author(s):
Mateos, D., Perez Velazquez, J. L., Valiante, T., Gomez Ramirez, J.
Document type:
Abstract book
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Freedman, S., Mateos, D., Perez Velazquez, J. L., Valiante, T., & Gomez Ramirez, J. (2016). The hypnotized brain: an examination of the iEEG correlates of neutral hypnosis. Abstract book of the 10th Annual Canadian Neuroscience Meeting. Toronto, Ontario
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Hypnosis / Brain synchrony / Connectivity

The hypnotized brain: an examination of the iEEG correlates of neutral hypnosis

The hypnotized brain: an examination of the iEEG correlates of neutral hypnosis
DocumentPivotal role of hMT+ in long-range disambiguation of interhemispheric bistable surface motion2017

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2014 Grants
Start date: 2015-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-373
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
373 - Multimodal Mapping of Visual Motion Perceptual Decision: Dissecting the Role of Different Motion Integration Areas in Visual Surface Reconstruction
Duration: 2016-02 - 2017-10
Researcher(s):
Miguel de Sá e Sousa de Castelo Branco, Gabriel Nascimento Ferreira da Costa, Gilberto Silva, João Valente Duarte, Ricardo Martins
Institution(s): ICNAS - Institute for Nuclear Sciences Applied to Health, Coimbra, Portugal; IBILI - Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Life Sciences, Coimbra (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Castelo-Branco, M.
Secondary author(s):
Costa, G., Silva, G., Duarte, J., Martins, R.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Motion perception / Decision-making / Perceptual Ambiguity / Decision Models / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-373.07
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Pivotal role of hMT+ in long-range disambiguation of interhemispheric bistable surface motion
Publication year: 2017
URL:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hbm.23701/abstract;jsessionid=B647FF44A05DF816D3295CE4E21A1540.f04t02
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
It remains an open question whether long-range disambiguation of ambiguous surface motion can be achieved in early visual cortex or instead in higher level regions, which concerns object/surface segmentation/integration mechanisms. We used a bistable moving stimulus that can be perceived as a pattern comprehending both visual hemi-fields moving coherently downward or as two widely segregated nonoverlapping component objects (in each visual hemi-field) moving separately inward. This paradigm requires long-range integration across the vertical meridian leading to interhemispheric binding. Our fMRI study (n=30) revealed a close relation between activity in hMT+ and perceptual switches involving interhemispheric segregation/integration of motion signals, crucially under nonlocal conditions where components do not overlap and belong to distinct hemispheres. Higher signal changes were found in hMT+ in response to spatially segregated component (incoherent) percepts than to pattern (coherent) percepts. This did not occur in early visual cortex, unlike apparent motion, which does not entail surface segmentation. We also identified a role for top–down mechanisms in state transitions. Deconvolution analysis of switch-related changes revealed prefrontal, insula, and cingulate areas, with the right superior parietal lobule (SPL) being particularly involved. We observed that directed influences could emerge either from left or right hMT+ during bistable motion integration/segregation. SPL also exhibited significant directed functional connectivity with hMT+, during perceptual state maintenance (Granger causality analysis). Our results suggest that long-range interhemispheric binding of ambiguous motion representations mainly reflect bottom–up processes from hMT+ during perceptual state maintenance. In contrast, state transitions maybe influenced by high-level regions such as the SPL
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Duarte, J. V.
Secondary author(s):
Costa, G. N., Martins, R., Castelo-Branco, M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
7
Reference:
Duarte, J. V., Costa, G. N., Martins, R., & Castelo-Branco, M. (2017). Pivotal role of hMT+ in long-range disambiguation of interhemispheric bistable surface motion. Human Brain Mapping, 38, 4882-4897. https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.23701
2-year Impact Factor: 4.927|2017
Times cited: 11|2024-02-08
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Connectivity / Decision-making / Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) / Interhemispheric integration / Visual motion
DocumentExploring the alpha desynchronization hypothesis in resting state networks with intracranial electroencephalography and wiring cost estimates2017

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2014 Grants
Start date: 2015-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-206
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
206 - Examination of brain coordination dynamics underlying hypnosis and volitional acts using intracranial electroencephalography
Duration: 2015-05 - 2017-06
Researcher(s):
Jose Luis Perez Velazquez, Navinder Persaud, Taufik A. Valiante
Institution(s): Hospital for Sick Children, Neurology, Toronto (Canada); Toronto Western Hospital (Canada)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Progress reports
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Perez Velazquez, J. L.
Secondary author(s):
Persaud, N., Valiante, T. A.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Intracerebral recordings / Hypnosis / Volition / Brain coordination / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-206.04
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Exploring the alpha desynchronization hypothesis in resting state networks with intracranial electroencephalography and wiring cost estimates
Publication year: 2017
URL:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5688079/
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
This paper addresses a fundamental question, are eyes closed and eyes open resting states equivalent baseline conditions, or do they have consistently different electrophysiological signatures? We compare the functional connectivity patterns in an eyes closed resting state with an eyes open resting state to investigate the alpha desynchronization hypothesis. The change in functional connectivity from eyes closed to eyes open, is here, for the first time, studied with intracranial recordings. We perform network connectivity analysis in iEEG and we find that phase-based connectivity is sensitive to the transition from eyes closed to eyes open only in interhemispheral and frontal electrodes. Power based connectivity, on the other hand, consistently discriminates between the two conditions in temporal and interhemispheral electrodes. Additionally, we provide a calculation for the wiring cost, defined in terms of the connectivity between electrodes weighted by distance. We find that the wiring cost variation from eyes closed to eyes open is sensitive to the eyes closed and eyes open conditions. We extend the standard network-based approach using the filtration method from algebraic topology which does not rely on the threshold selection problem. Both the wiring cost measure defined here and this novel methodology provide a new avenue for understanding the electrophysiology of resting state.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Gómez-Ramírez, J.
Secondary author(s):
Freedman, S., Mateos, D., Perez Velazquez, J. L., Valiante, T.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Percentiles:
6
Reference:
Gómez-Ramírez, J., Freedman, S., Mateos, D., Perez Velazquez, J. L., & Valiante, T. (2017). Exploring the alpha desynchronization hypothesis in resting state networks with intracranial electroencephalography and wiring cost estimates. Scientific Reports, 7(1):15670. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-15659-0
2-year Impact Factor: 4.122|2017
Times cited: 16|2024-02-08
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Brain synchrony / Connectivity / Intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG)

Exploring the alpha desynchronization hypothesis in resting state networks with intracranial electroencephalography and wiring cost estimates

Exploring the alpha desynchronization hypothesis in resting state networks with intracranial electroencephalography and wiring cost estimates
DocumentTheta network centrality correlates with tDCS response in disorders of consciousness2018

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: NDE
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/Outros Apoios
Title:
Characterization of “Near-Death Experiences” through the comparison of experiencers and non-experiencers’ particularities: inter-individual differences in cognitive characteristics and susceptibility to false memories
Duration: 2016-03 - 2019-03
Researcher(s):
Steven Laureys, Charlotte Martial, Vanessa Charland-Verville, Héléna Cassol
Institution(s): Coma Science Group, University of Liège (Belgium)
Contents: Application
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Laureys, S.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Parapsychology and Psychophysiology / Near-death experience / Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Reference code: NDE-11
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/Outros Apoios
Title:
Theta network centrality correlates with tDCS response in disorders of consciousness
Publication year: 2018
URL:
https://www.brainstimjrnl.com/article/S1935-861X(18)30304-8/fulltext
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Thibaut, A.
Secondary author(s):
Chennu, S., Chatelle, C., Martens, G., Annen, J., Cassol, H., Laureys, S.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Percentiles:
6
Reference:
Thibaut, A., Chennu, S., Chatelle, C., Martens, G., Annen, J., Cassol, H., & Laureys, S. (2018). Theta network centrality correlates with tDCS response in disorders of consciousness. Brain Stimulation, 11, 1407-1409. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brs.2018.09.002
2-year Impact Factor: 6.919|2018
Times cited: 17|2024-02-09
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Coma / Disorders of consciousness / Electroencephalography (EEG) / Connectivity / Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
File347 - Driving synaptic plasticity in motor-to-visual neural pathways to enhance action prediction2019-102023-06

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-347
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
347 - Driving synaptic plasticity in motor-to-visual neural pathways to enhance action prediction
Duration: 2019-10 - 2023-06
Researcher(s):
Alessio Avenanti, Marco Zanon
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Avenanti, A.
Secondary author(s):
Zanon, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Action observation / Prediction / Plasticity / Connectivity / Psychophysiology
DocumentAge-related changes in cortical connectivity influence the neuromodulatory effects of transcranial electrical stimulation2019

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2014 Grants
Start date: 2015-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-277
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
277 - Cortical excitability and connectivity in the lifespan: a neurophysiological study
Duration: 2015-09 - 2019-06
Researcher(s):
Anna Fertonani, Cornelia Pirulli
Institution(s): IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Fertonani, A.
Secondary author(s):
Pirulli, C., Bollini, A.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Aging / Neuroplasticity / Brain stimulation techniques / TMS-EEG / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-277.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Age-related changes in cortical connectivity influence the neuromodulatory effects of transcranial electrical stimulation
Publication year: 2019
URL:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0197458019302118
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) is a potentially viable tool for boosting cognitive performance in aging. However, most knowledge on tES effects is based on studies involving young adults. Here, we applied tES (transcranial random noise stimulation [tRNS] as an effective stimulation and anodal transcranial direct current stimulation [atDCS] as a “control” stimulation) to the visual cortex during visual perceptual learning (VPL) in healthy young and older individuals. Moreover, we measured transcranial magnetic stimulation–evoked potentials to investigate the neurophysiological underpinnings of tES effects. We found that only the tRNS in the young, but not in the older, subjects modulated VPL, by decreasing performance. Transcranial magnetic stimulation–evoked potentials revealed age-related changes in connectivity, that is, a stronger activation of the prefrontal cortex after visual cortex stimulation, and a stronger modulation of the prefrontal cortex after VPL in the older subjects. These results may indicate that task performance in older adults relies on the recruitment of a wider network and a crucial contribution of the anterior portion of the brain, which may dramatically influence tES effects in aging.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Fertonani, A.
Secondary author(s):
Pirulli, C., Bollini, A., Miniussi, C., Bortoletto, M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
7
Reference:
Fertonani, A., Pirulli, C., Bollini, A., Miniussi, C., & Bortoletto, M. (2019). Age-related changes in cortical connectivity influence the neuromodulatory effects of transcranial electrical stimulation. Neurobiology of Aging, 82, 77-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2019.07.009
2-year Impact Factor: 4.347|2019
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2019
Times cited: 9|2024-02-12
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Learning / TMS-EEG / Visual cortex / Connectivity / Plasticity / Noninvasive brain stimulation
DocumentFinal report - Cognitive plasticity: Modulation and monitoring through a neurophysiological approach2019

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-051
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
051 - Cognitive plasticity: Modulation and monitoring through a neurophysiological approach
Duration: 2017-03 - 2020-03
Researcher(s):
Carlo Miniussi, Romina Esposito
Institution(s): Centre for Mind/Brain Sciences - CIMeC, University of Trento, Rovereto (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Progress report
Final report
Author: Miniussi, C.
Secondary author(s):
Esposito, R.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Cognitive plasticity / Connectivity / Memory / Neuromodulation / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-051.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Cognitive plasticity: Modulation and monitoring through a neurophysiological approach
Publication year: 2019
URL:
https://www.bial.com/media/3215/cognitive-plasticity-modulation-and-monitoring-through-a-neurophysiological-approach.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
In the first phase we tested the effects of different tES protocols in visuo-spatial contextual learning (VSCL).
The study comprised three sessions designed to evaluate tDCS-induced changes in VSCL measures collected during the execution of a visual search task widely used to examine statistical learning in the visuo-spatial domain. In Experiment1 (E1), we probed for the effects of left-posterior parietal cortex (PPC) anodal-tDCS (AtDCS) at different timings (offline and online) and intensities (3mA, 1.5mA). The protocol producing the more robust effect in E1 was used in E2 with a swapped electrodes montage, while In E3, left-PPC 3mA cathodal-tDCS (CtDCS) was applied offline and online to investigate the effects on neuronal excitability reduction on VSCL.
Results revealed that high intensity offline AtDCS reduced VSCL regardless of the stimulation side (E1 & 2), while no significant behavioural changes were produced by both online AtDCS protocols (E1) and offline/online CtDCS (E3). The reduced VSCL could result from homeostatic mechanisms produced by the interaction of two excitability-increasing events hindering normal task-related neuroplastic phenomena.
In the second phase of project, we examined the neurophysiological correlates of modified cognitive performance by 3mA anodal-tDCS offline on left-posterior parietal cortex (PPC).
We acquired various electrophysiological measures in order to fully investigate the neural modifications induced by the application of the tES protocol producing the more robust effect in the first phase of the project. Electrophysiological measures were recorded both during the execution of the behavioural task (ERP measures) and during TMS-EEG co-registration at three different intervals (before tDCS (TEP1), after tDCS but before task (TEP2) and after task (TEP3)).
ERPs revealed a significant difference in the amplitude of N1 and P3 and this modulation could be interpreted as a general memory-mediated attentional capture produced by visual contexts that were repeated over time. Interestingly, Real-tDCS also produced a strong significant increase in the amplitude of the posterior P2 component in response to both repeated and not-repeated visual contexts. This modulation could reflect a stimulation dependent reduction of perceived saliency associated with the presentation of the visual search arrays. TMS-evoked potentials show that the only application of tDCS does not produce changes in connectivity, but there is a different pattern between real and sham conditions when participants are also asked to perform a cognitive task and it improves with time. Furthermore, the difference between TEP 1 and TEP 3 in sham condition, and not in the real one, suggests a reduction of cortical activation after real stimulation.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Miniussi, C.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Miniussi, C. (2019). Final report - Cognitive plasticity: Modulation and monitoring through a neurophysiological approach.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Cognitive plasticity / Connectivity / Memory / Neuromodulation

Final report - Cognitive plasticity: Modulation and monitoring through a neurophysiological approach

Final report - Cognitive plasticity: Modulation and monitoring through a neurophysiological approach
DocumentNeural dynamics of mindfulness meditation and hypnosis explored with intracranial EEG: A feasibility study2022

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-260
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
260 - The neural correlates of the "self" in altered states of consciousness
Duration: 2018-01 - 2024-01
Researcher(s):
Antoine Lutz, Prisca Bauer
Institution(s): Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale - INSERM, Bron (France)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
2 Articles
Author: Lutz, A.
Secondary author(s):
Bauer. P.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Consciousness / Meditation / Hypnosis / Self / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-260.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Neural dynamics of mindfulness meditation and hypnosis explored with intracranial EEG: A feasibility study
Publication year: 2022
URL:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304394021007242
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Purpose
Intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG) offers a unique window on brain dynamics with excellent temporal and spatial resolution and is less prone to recording artefacts than surface EEG. This study used a within-subject design to explore the feasibility to compare iEEG data during mind wandering, mindfulness meditation and hypnosis.
Results
Three patients who had iEEG for clinical monitoring and who were new to mindfulness meditation and hypnosis were able to enter these states. We found non-specific and wide-spread amplitude modulations. Data-driven connectivity analysis revealed widespread connectivity patterns that were common across the three conditions. These were predominant in the low frequencies (delta, theta and alpha) and characterised by positively correlated activity. Connectivity patterns that were unique to the three conditions predominated in the gamma band, one third of the correlations in these patterns were negative.
Conclusions
This study is the first to support the feasibility of a direct comparison of the neural correlates of mindfulness meditation and hypnosis using iEEG. These modulations may reflect the complex interplay between different known brain networks, and warrant further functional investigations in particular in the gamma band.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Bauer, P. R.
Secondary author(s):
Sabourdy, C., Chatard, B., Rheims, S., Lachaux, J. P., Vidal, J. R., Lutz, A.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Percentiles:
7
Reference:
Bauer, P. R., Sabourdy, C., Chatard, B., Rheims, S., Lachaux, J. P., Vidal, J. R., & Lutz, A. (2021). Neural dynamics of mindfulness meditation and hypnosis explored with intracranial EEG: a feasibility study. Neuroscience Letters, 766, 136345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2021.136345
2-year Impact Factor: 3.197|2021
Times cited: 1|2024-02-15
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q3
Keywords: Absorption / Meta-awareness / Plasticity / Connectivity / Stereo EEG / Networks / Mind wandering
DocumentPrinciples of large-scale neural interactions2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-100
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
100 - Zooming in on the true neural mechanisms of phenomenal consciousness
Duration: 2021-04 - 2024-02
Researcher(s):
Simon van Gaal, Andres Canales-Johnson, Robin Ince, Srivas Chennu
Institution(s): Amsterdam, Brain and Cognition - ABC, University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands); Cambridge University (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
van Gaal, S.
Secondary author(s):
Canales-Johnson, A., Ince, R., Chennu, S.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Phenomenology of consciousness / Neurodynamics of consciousness / Contents of consciousness / Integrated information theory of consciousness / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-100.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Principles of large-scale neural interactions
Publication year: 2023
URL:
https://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(23)00211-8?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0896627323002118%3Fshowall%3Dtrue
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
What mechanisms underlie flexible inter-areal communication in the cortex? We consider four mechanisms for temporal coordination and their contributions to communication: (1) Oscillatory synchronization (communication-through-coherence); (2) communication-through-resonance; (3) non-linear integration; and (4) linear signal transmission (coherence-through-communication). We discuss major challenges for communication-through-coherence based on layer- and cell-type-specific analyses of spike phase-locking, heterogeneity of dynamics across networks and states, and computational models for selective communication. We argue that resonance and non-linear integration are viable alternative mechanisms that facilitate computation and selective communication in recurrent networks. Finally, we consider communication in relation to cortical hierarchy and critically examine the hypothesis that feedforward and feedback communication use fast (gamma) and slow (alpha/beta) frequencies, respectively. Instead, we propose that feedforward propagation of prediction errors relies on the non-linear amplification of aperiodic transients, whereas gamma and beta rhythms represent rhythmic equilibrium states that facilitate sustained and efficient information encoding and amplification of short-range feedback via resonance.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Vinck, M.
Secondary author(s):
Uran, C., Spyropoulos, G., Onorato, I., Broggini, A. C., Schneider, M., Canales-Johnson, A.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
3
Reference:
Vinck, M., Uran, C., Spyropoulos, G., Onorato, I., Broggini, A. C., Schneider, M., & Canales-Johnson, A. (2023). Principles of large-scale neural interactions. Neuron, 111(7), 987–1002. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2023.03.015
2-year Impact Factor: 16.200|2022
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2023
Times cited: 8|2024-02-16
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Cerebral cortex / Communication / Connectivity

Principles of large-scale neural interactions

Principles of large-scale neural interactions
DocumentUnravelling brain connectivity patterns in body dysmorphic disorder during decision-making on visual illusions: A graph theoretical approach2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-138
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
138 - The neural signatures of leadership: Two-brain directed synchronization during eye contact
Duration: 2019-07 - 2023-09
Researcher(s):
Caroline Di Bernardi Luft, Isabelle Mareschal
Institution(s): School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Luft, C. D. B.
Secondary author(s):
Mareschal, I.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Brain-to-brain synchronization / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Hyperscanning / Eye-tracking / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-138.04
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Unravelling brain connectivity patterns in body dysmorphic disorder during decision-making on visual illusions: A graph theoretical approach
Publication year: 2023
URL:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165178123002068
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with perceived defects in physical appearance, and is associated with compulsive checking. Visual illusions are illusory or distorted subjective perceptions of visual stimuli, which are induced by specific visual cues or contexts. While previous research has investigated visual processing in BDD, the decision-making processes involved in visual illusion processing remain unknown. The current study addressed this gap by investigating the brain connectivity patterns of BDD patients during decision-making about visual illusions. Thirty-six adults - 18 BDD (9 female) and 18 healthy controls (10 female) - viewed 39 visual illusions while their EEG was recorded. For each image, participants were asked to indicate (1) whether they perceived the illusory features of the images; and (2) their degree of confidence in their response. Our results did not uncover group-level differences in susceptibility to visual illusions, supporting the idea that higher-order differences, as opposed to lower-level visual impairments, can account for the visual processing differences that have previously been reported in BDD. However, the BDD group had lower confidence ratings when they reported illusory percepts, reflecting increased feelings of doubt. At the neural level, individuals with BDD showed greater theta band connectivity while making decisions about the visual illusions, likely reflecting higher intolerance to uncertainty and thus increased performance monitoring. Finally, control participants showed increased left-to-right and front-to-back directed connectivity in the alpha band, which may suggest more efficient top-down modulation of sensory areas in control participants compared to individuals with BDD. Overall, our findings are consistent with the idea that higher-order disruptions in BDD are associated with increased performance monitoring during decision-making, which may be related to constant mental rechecking of responses.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Giannopoulos, A. E.
Secondary author(s):
Zioga, I., Luft, C. D. B., Papageorgiou, P., Papageorgiou, G. N., Kapsali, F., Kontoangelos, K., Capsalis, C. N., Papageorgiou, C.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
7
Reference:
Giannopoulos, A. E., Zioga, I., Luft, C. D. B., Papageorgiou, P., Papageorgiou, G. N., Kapsali, F., Kontoangelos, K., Capsalis, C. N., & Papageorgiou, C. (2023). Unravelling brain connectivity patterns in body dysmorphic disorder during decision-making on visual illusions: A graph theoretical approach. Psychiatry Research, 325, 115256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115256
2-year Impact Factor: 4.2|2023
Times cited: 0|2024-02-16
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Body dysmorphic disorder / Visual illusions / Graph theory / Decision-making / Connectivity
DocumentNeurophysiological Markers of Premotor–Motor Network Plasticity Predict Motor Performance in Young and Older Adults2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-347
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
347 - Driving synaptic plasticity in motor-to-visual neural pathways to enhance action prediction
Duration: 2019-10 - 2023-06
Researcher(s):
Alessio Avenanti, Marco Zanon
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Avenanti, A.
Secondary author(s):
Zanon, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Action observation / Prediction / Plasticity / Connectivity / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-347.28
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Neurophysiological Markers of Premotor–Motor Network Plasticity Predict Motor Performance in Young and Older Adults
Publication year: 2023
URL:
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/5/1464
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Aging is commonly associated with a decline in motor control and neural plasticity. Tuning cortico–cortical interactions between premotor and motor areas is essential for controlling fine manual movements. However, whether plasticity in premotor–motor circuits predicts hand motor abilities in young and elderly humans remains unclear. Here, we administered transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) over the ventral premotor cortex (PMv) and primary motor cortex (M1) using the cortico–cortical paired-associative stimulation (ccPAS) protocol to manipulate the strength of PMv-to-M1 connectivity in 14 young and 14 elderly healthy adults. We assessed changes in motor-evoked potentials (MEPs) during ccPAS as an index of PMv-M1 network plasticity. We tested whether the magnitude of MEP changes might predict interindividual differences in performance in two motor tasks that rely on premotor-motor circuits, i.e., the nine-hole pegboard test and a choice reaction task. Results show lower motor performance and decreased PMv-M1 network plasticity in elderly adults. Critically, the slope of MEP changes during ccPAS accurately predicted performance at the two tasks across age groups, with larger slopes (i.e., MEP increase) predicting better motor performance at baseline in both young and elderly participants. These findings suggest that physiological indices of PMv-M1 plasticity could provide a neurophysiological marker of fine motor control across age-groups.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Turrini, S.
Secondary author(s):
Bevacqua, N., Cataneo, A., Chiappini, E., Fiori, F., Battaglia, S., Romei, V., Avenanti, A.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
3
Reference:
Turrini, S., Bevacqua, N., Cataneo, A., Chiappini, E., Fiori, F., Battaglia, S., Romei, V., & Avenanti, A. (2023). Neurophysiological Markers of Premotor–Motor Network Plasticity Predict Motor Performance in Young and Older Adults. Biomedicines, 11(5), 1464. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11051464
2-year Impact Factor: 4.700|2022
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2023
Times cited: 10|2024-02-16
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Aging / Connectivity / Plasticity / Premotor cortex / Motor cortex / Motor performance / transcranial magnetic stimulation

Neurophysiological Markers of Premotor–Motor Network Plasticity Predict Motor Performance in Young and Older Adults

Neurophysiological Markers of Premotor–Motor Network Plasticity Predict Motor Performance in Young and Older Adults
DocumentEvaluating brain spectral and connectivity differences between silent mind-wandering and trance states2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-072
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
072 - A physiological examination of full-trance channeling
Duration: 2017-09 - 2019-03
Researcher(s):
Helané Wahbeh, Arnaud Delorme
Institution(s): Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma, California (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Progress report
Final report
Author: Wahbeh, H.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Channeling / Physiology / Mechanism / Mediumship / Parapsychology and Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-072.05
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Evaluating brain spectral and connectivity differences between silent mind-wandering and trance states
Publication year: 2023
URL:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0079612322002023?via%3Dihub
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Trance is an altered state of consciousness characterized by alterations in cognition. In general, trance states induce mental silence (i.e., cognitive thought reduction), and mental silence can induce trance states. Conversely, mind-wandering is the mind's propensity to stray its attention away from the task at hand and toward content irrelevant to the current moment, and its main component is inner speech. Building on the previous literature on mental silence and trance states and incorporating inverse source reconstruction advances, the study's objectives were to evaluate differences between trance and mind-wandering states using: (1) electroencephalography (EEG) power spectra at the electrode level, (2) power spectra at the area level (source reconstructed signal), and (3) EEG functional connectivity between these areas (i.e., how they interact). The relationship between subjective trance depths ratings and whole-brain connectivity during trance was also evaluated. Spectral analyses revealed increased delta and theta power in the frontal region and increased gamma in the centro-parietal region during mind-wandering, whereas trance showed increased beta and gamma power in the frontal region. Power spectra at the area level and pairwise comparisons of the connectivity between these areas demonstrated no significant difference between the two states. However, subjective trance depth ratings were inversely correlated with whole-brain connectivity in all frequency bands (i.e., deeper trance is associated with less large-scale connectivity). Trance allows one to enter mentally silent states and explore their neurophenomenological processes. Limitations and future directions are discussed.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Wahbeh, H.
Secondary author(s):
Cannard, C., Kriegsman, M., Delorme, A.
Document type:
Book chapter
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Wahbeh, H., Cannard, C., Kriegsman, M., & Delorme, A. (2023). Evaluating brain spectral and connectivity differences between silent mind-wandering and trance states. Progress in Brain Research, 277, 29-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.pbr.2022.12.011
Indexed document: Yes
Keywords: Silence / Trance / Mind-wandering / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Connectivity
DocumentThalamocortical interactions shape hierarchical neural variability during stimulus perception2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-106
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
106 - How does consciousness work in real life?
Duration: 2019-02 - 2022-11
Researcher(s):
Adrià Tauste Campo, Rodrigo Quian-Quiroga
Institution(s): Memory Program, Barcelonabeta Brain Research Center, Barcelona (Spain)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Tauste Campo, A.
Secondary author(s):
Quian Quiroga, R.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Concept cells / Neural mechanisms / Human conscious perception / Intracerebral electrodes / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-106.05
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Thalamocortical interactions shape hierarchical neural variability during stimulus perception
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2024.110065
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
The brain is organized hierarchically to process sensory signals. But, how do functional connections within and across areas contribute to this hierarchical order? We addressed this problem in the thalamocortical network, while monkeys detected vibrotactile stimulus. During this task, we quantified neural variability and directed functional connectivity in simultaneously recorded neurons sharing the cutaneous receptive field within and across VPL and areas 3b and 1. Before stimulus onset, VPL and area 3b exhibited similar fast dynamics while area 1 showed slower timescales. During the stimulus presence, inter-trial neural variability increased along the network VPL-3b-1 while VPL established two main feedforward pathways with areas 3b and 1 to process the stimulus. This lower variability of VPL and area 3b was found to regulate feedforward thalamocortical pathways. Instead, intra-cortical interactions were only anticipated by higher intrinsic timescales in area 1. Overall, our results provide evidence of hierarchical functional roles along the thalamocortical network.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Tauste Campo, A.
Secondary author(s):
Zainos, A., Vázquez, Y., Adell Segarra, R., Álvarez, M., Deco, G., Díaz, H., Parra, S., Romo, R., Rossi-Pool, R.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Tauste Campo, A., Zainos, A., Vázquez, Y., Adell Segarra, R., Álvarez, M., Deco, G., Díaz, H., Parra, S., Romo, R., & Rossi-Pool, R. (2024). Thalamocortical interactions shape hierarchical neural variability during stimulus perception. iScience, 27(7), 110065. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2024.110065
2-year Impact Factor: 1.02|2023
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2024
Times cited: 0|2024-10-15
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Somatosensory cortex / Thalamus / Connectivity / Neurons / Driven / Networks

Thalamocortical interactions shape hierarchical neural variability during stimulus perception

Thalamocortical interactions shape hierarchical neural variability during stimulus perception
File346 - Charting the moral compass: TMS-EEG Investigation of causal brain dynamics in moral judgment

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2024 Grants
Start date: 2025-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024-346
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
346 - Charting the moral compass: TMS-EEG Investigation of causal brain dynamics in moral judgment
Researcher(s): Alessio Avenanti, Kamela Cenka, Yanyan Gao, Alice Marra
Institution(s): Department of Psychology "Renzo Canestrari", Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Language: eng
Notes:
This project has not started yet
Author: Avenanti, A.
Secondary author(s):
Cenka, K., Gao, Y., Marra, A.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Empathy / Moral judgment / Connectivity / Causality / Psychophysiology