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DocumentFinal report - Prefrontal control of impulsive action2011

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-2008
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a
Title:
2008 Grants
Start date: 2009-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-127
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 6/2008
Title:
127 - Prefrontal control of impulsive action
Duration: 2009-02 - 2011-03
Researcher(s):
Masayoshi Murakami, Zachary F. Mainen
Institution(s): Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, Oeiras (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Final report
Poster
Language: eng
Author:
Murakami, M.
Secondary author(s):
Mainen, Z.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-127.01
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 6/2008
Title:
Final report - Prefrontal control of impulsive action
Publication year: 2011
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/Bolsa127-08_03012014.pdf
Abstract/Results: RESULTS:
Impulse control - withholding short term benefits to achieve longer term goals - is an important facet of goal-directed behavior. Frontal cortex has been hypothesized to exert top-down control of impulsive actions. We investigated neural correlates of impulse control in frontal cortical areas.
In an impulse control task, rats interacted with a waiting port and a reward port. While waiting in the waiting port, size of the reward available at the reward port switched from small to big following a signaled but unpredictable interval. The waiting time of the rats varied randomly across trials. Through multiple single neuron recordings from the frontal cortical areas, we found a neural activity which predicts the waiting time of the rat. There were 20% of predictive neurons in premotor area of frontal cortex, but close to chance level (7%) in the medial prefrontal cortex. A different analysis revealed that a subpopulation of neurons in the premotor area showed ramping activity during the waiting, which reached the same firing rate just before the leaving. The rate of ramping activity was negatively correlated with the waiting time in a majority of ramping neurons. When we tested the neural activity in 2 different impulse control tasks requiring different actions, it is suggested that the waiting time predictive activity in the premotor area does not represent action-non-specific signal such as an impulse control signal, but represents action-specific signal, such as the timing of a particular action. These results suggest an involvement of premotor cortex neurons in deciding the timing of action in the context of impulse control task.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Author:
Murakami, M.
Secondary author(s):
Mainen, Z.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Impulse control / Frontal cortex / Neural correlates

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DocumentDevelopment of Neural Systems for Processing Social Exclusion from Childhood to Adolescence2011

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-2008
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a
Title:
2008 Grants
Start date: 2009-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-169
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 14/2008
Title:
169 - When Rejection Hurts: Probing the Neural Basis of Childhood Social Exclusion with a Dense-array EEG
Duration: 2009-02 - 2011-09
Researcher(s):
Michael J. Crowley, Linda C. Mayes, Christopher A. Bailey
Institution(s): Yale Child Study Center, New Haven (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Crowley, M.
Secondary author(s):
Mayes, L., Bailey, C.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Affective and social behavior / Social interaction/norms / Brain structure and function

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-169.06
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 14/2008
Title:
Development of Neural Systems for Processing Social Exclusion from Childhood to Adolescence
Publication year: 2011
URL:
http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/22010901
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Adolescence is a period of development in which peer relationships become especially important. A computer-based game (Cyberball) has been used to explore the effects of social exclusion in adolescents and adults. The current functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study used Cyberball to extend prior work to the cross-sectional study of younger children and adolescents (7 to 17 years), identifying age-related changes in the neural correlates of social exclusion across the important transition from middle childhood into adolescence. Additionally, a control task illustrated the specificity of these age-related changes for social exclusion as distinct from expectancy violation more generally. During exclusion, activation in and functional connectivity between ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and ventral anterior cingulate cortex increased with age. These effects were specific to social exclusion and did not exist for expectancy violation. Our results illustrate developmental changes from middle childhood through adolescence in both affective and regulatory brain regions during social exclusion.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Bolling, D.
Secondary author(s):
Pitskel, N., Deen, B., Crowley, M., Mayes, L., Pelphrey, K.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Bolling, D., Pitskel, N., Deen, B., Crowley, M., Mayes, L., Pelphrey, K. (2011). Development of Neural Systems for Processing Social Exclusion from Childhood to Adolescence. Developmental Science, 14(6), 1431-1444. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7687.2011.01087.x
2-year Impact Factor: 3.888|2011
Times cited: 84|2024-02-01
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Social exclusion / Adolescence / Middle childhood / Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) / Neural correlates

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DocumentFinal report - The role of the cortico-basal ganglia circuit in learning and memory: From patient studies to functional neuroimaging2011

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-2006
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 22 /2006
Title:
2006 Grants
Start date: 2007-01 - 2013-11
Dimension/support:
22 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2006-073
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 22/2006
Title:
073 - The role of the cortico-basal ganglia circuit in learning and memory: From patient studies to functional neuroimaging
Duration: 2008-01 - 2011-09
Researcher(s):
Marieke van Asselen, Albert Postma, António Freire Gonçalves, Inês Almeida, José Rebola
Institution(s): IBILI - Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Coimbra (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
5 Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Van Asselen, M.
Secondary author(s):
Postma, A., Gonçalves, A., Almeida, I., Rebola, J.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes / Learning / Biopsychological problems / Neurodegenerative disorders / Huntington's disease / Parkinson's disease

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2006-073.01
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 22/2006
Title:
Final report - The role of the cortico-basal ganglia circuit in learning and memory: From patient studies to functional neuroimaging
Publication year: 2011
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/Bolsa7306_21022014.pdf
Abstract/Results: RESULTS:
During this research project (73/06) we investigated the mechanism underlying implicit contextual learning as well as its neural correlates. Implicit contextual cueing is a learning mechanism in which visual information from our environment is memorized in order to facilitate visual search.
In the first part of our research project we studied the mechanism underlying implicit contextual cueing using eye movement recording. First, we showed that peripheral vision can be used to memorize the context of a target (Van Asselen et al. 2009), whereas in our following study we demonstrated that object-based contextual cueing is associated with shorter fixation durations (Van Asselen et al., 2010). Finally, we showed that when two contextual cues are presented simultaneously, the contextual cueing effect is much larger than when one cue is presented. This effect is associated with fewer fixations and shorter saccade amplitudes, suggesting that a different search strategy is used.
In the second part of this research project we aimed to look at the neural basis of implicit contextual cueing. Therefore, we tested patients with Huntington’s and Parkinson’s disease with a contextual cueing task and found that these patients are not able to benefit from the repeated contextual information (Van Asselen et al., 2009). Since both of these neurodegenerative diseases affect the basal ganglia, our findings suggest an important role for this brain area. Finally, by using fMRI we demonstrated that the exact neural network that is involved in implicit contextual cueing depends on the type of cues (object or spatial) that are used to guide attention.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Van Asselen, M.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Psychophysiology / Implicit contextual learning / Neural correlates / Eye movements / Huntington's disease / Parkinson's disease / Basal ganglia / Perception

Final report - The role of the cortico-basal ganglia circuit in learning and memory: From patient studies to functional neuroimaging

Final report - The role of the cortico-basal ganglia circuit in learning and memory: From patient studies to functional neuroimaging
DocumentThe role of the cortico-basal ganglia circuit in learning and memory: From patient studies to functional neuroimaging2012

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-2006
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 22 /2006
Title:
2006 Grants
Start date: 2007-01 - 2013-11
Dimension/support:
22 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2006-073
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 22/2006
Title:
073 - The role of the cortico-basal ganglia circuit in learning and memory: From patient studies to functional neuroimaging
Duration: 2008-01 - 2011-09
Researcher(s):
Marieke van Asselen, Albert Postma, António Freire Gonçalves, Inês Almeida, José Rebola
Institution(s): IBILI - Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Coimbra (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
5 Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Van Asselen, M.
Secondary author(s):
Postma, A., Gonçalves, A., Almeida, I., Rebola, J.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes / Learning / Biopsychological problems / Neurodegenerative disorders / Huntington's disease / Parkinson's disease

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2006-073.13
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 22/2006
Title:
The role of the cortico-basal ganglia circuit in learning and memory: From patient studies to functional neuroimaging
Publication year: 2012
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/Bial%20Sonhos%20Miolo_Total%20Bolsas.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
OBJECTIVES:
Investigate the mechanism underlying implicit contextual learning and study its neural correlates.
METHODS:
A series of contextual cueing tasks were developed to study different aspects of implicit contextual learning using eye movement recording. Moreover, to define the neural correlates of implicit contextual cueing, several patient and neuroimaging studies were performed.
RESULTS:
We have shown that a snapshot of local contextual information is made using peripheral vision and that different types of contextual information can be used to facilitate visual search through a specific underlying mechanisms. Furthermore, we have demonstrated the importance of the basal ganglia in implicit learning. Finally, distinct neural correlates were found when different types of contextual information were used.
CONCLUSIONS:
Implicit contextual cueing is a complex learning mechanism in which different types of contextual information can be used to facilitate visual search through distinct attention mechanisms. Furthermore, neural correlates of implicit contextual cueing include the basal ganglia, MTL and fronto-parietal networks.
DISCUSSION:
Future research projects should be aimed at further defining the specific role of the basal ganglia and MTL.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Van Asselen, M.
Secondary author(s):
Postma, A., Gonçalves, A., Almeida, I., Rebola, J.
Document type:
Conference abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Van Asselen, M., Postma, A., Gonçalves, A., Almeida, I., & Rebola, J. (2012). The role of the cortico-basal ganglia circuit in learning and memory: From patient studies to functional neuroimaging. In Aquém e além do cérebro. Behind and beyond the brain. Proceedings of the 9th Symposium of Fundação Bial (p. 5/63). Porto: Fundação Bial.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Implicit contextual learning / Neural correlates / Eye movements

The role of the cortico-basal ganglia circuit in learning and memory: From patient studies to functional neuroimaging

The role of the cortico-basal ganglia circuit in learning and memory: From patient studies to functional neuroimaging
DocumentLearning new faces from multiple images2012

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-2008
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a
Title:
2008 Grants
Start date: 2009-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-135
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 19/2008
Title:
135 - Electrophysiological Correlates of Learning New Faces: A study with event-related potentials and skin-conductance responses
Duration: 2009-05 - 2014-05
Researcher(s):
Isabel Maria Barbas dos Santos, Christopher Alexander Longmore, Jorge Manuel Costa Oliveira
Institution(s): Laboratório de Psicologia Experimental e Aplicada (PsyLab) do Centro de Investigação em Educação e Ciências do Comportamento (CIECC), Universidade de Aveiro, Departamento de Ciências da Educação (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Language: eng
Author:
Santos, I. M.
Secondary author(s):
Longmore, C., Oliveira, J.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Cognitive processes / Learning / Perception

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-135.02
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 19/2008
Title:
Learning new faces from multiple images
Publication year: 2012
URL:
http://www.perceptionweb.com/abstract.cgi?id=v120351
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
It has been suggested that familiar and unfamiliar faces employ different processing mechanisms with familiar faces recognised via an invariant structural code and unfamiliar faces from the pictorial codes contained within an image of a face (Bruce and Young, 1986 British Journal of Psychology77305-327). Recent research has suggested however that perhaps all faces, including familiar faces are recognised through pictorial coding (Longmore, Liu and Young, 2008 Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance3477-100). We present a series of experiments showing that when recognition across viewpoints (eg full-face to profile) of a face is required, recognition does indeed appear to be tied to the images studied. However, using the same experimental paradigm, evidence from ERPs indicates that there might be some degree of facilitation in learning two viewpoints (frontal and profile) when recognition on a previously unseen view (three-quarter) is required compared to learning a single view. This suggests that some kind of structural information is being extracted during learning that facilitates recognition from novel views. It would appear that whilst the behavioural data indicates a predominately pictorial basis for the recognition of newly learnt faces, neuro-correlates suggest greater levels of invariance.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Longmore, C.
Secondary author(s):
Santos, I. M., Carrito, M., Pereira, A., Rodrigues, P., Silva, C. F.
Document type:
Abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Longmore, C., Santos, I. M., Carrito, M., Pereira, A., Rodrigues, P., & Silva, C. F. (2012). Learning new faces from multiple images. Perception, 41(Suppl.), 245. https://doi.org/10.1068/v120351
Indexed document: Yes
Keywords: Learning / Faces / Face recognition / Neural correlates
DocumentNeural Correlates of Sympathetic Magical Belief2012

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-2008
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a
Title:
2008 Grants
Start date: 2009-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-036
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 8/2008
Title:
036 - Neural Correlates of Sympathetic Magical Belief
Duration: 2009-02 - 2012-02
Researcher(s):
Bruce Hood, Nathalia Gjersoe, Richard Wise
Institution(s): Cardiff University Brain & Repair Imaging Centre (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Book
Online interview with Bruce Hood
Language: eng
Author:
Hood, B.
Secondary author(s):
Gjersoe, N., Wise, R.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Parapsychology and Psychophysiology / Paranormal belief / Brain structure and function

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-036.05
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 8/2008
Title:
Neural Correlates of Sympathetic Magical Belief
Publication year: 2012
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/Bial%20Sonhos%20Miolo_Total%20Bolsas.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Objectives: In sympathetic magical belief, objects are thought to be causally connected by dint of
their similarity in appearance (Fraser, 1922). This belief underlies many herbal remedies, alchemy
and voodoo witchcraft but is also evident in scientifically literate populations as an implicit bias
(Rozin & Nemeroff, 1990). For instance, adults experience significantly higher galvanic skin
responses when cutting up a picture of objects they care about than when cutting up photos of
seemingly identical objects or personal belongings of greater financial value (Hood et al, 2010).
Methods: The current study explored the neural correlates of this response in 32 adults when
shown destruction scenarios involving personal objects of sentimental or financial value as
compared to controls. Importantly, participants always knew that their objects were safe in reality.
Results: Destruction scenarios involving a sentimentally valuable item elicited significantly greater
activation in the insular and anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) relative to personal items of greater
financial worth or controls.
Discussion and Conclusions: The insular in humans is associated with pain and loss and also
experiencing anger and sadness while the ACC is associated with suppression of unwanted
emotions. We interpret this finding as evidence that scientifically educated adults implicitly
endorse sympathetic magical beliefs but attempt to suppress this bias. The results are the first
exploration of the neural correlates of a seemingly irrational bias that has been described
extensively in anthropological and psychological literature.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Hood, B.
Secondary author(s):
Gjersoe, N., Wise, R.
Document type:
Conference abstract
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Hood, B., Gjersoe, N., Wise, R. (2012). Neural Correlates of Sympathetic Magical Belief. In Aquém e além do cérebro. Behind and beyond the brain. Proceedings of the 9th Symposium of Fundação Bial (p. 19/63). Porto: Fundação Bial.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Sympathetic magical beliefs / Neural correlates / Irrational bias

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DocumentBrain activity during remote information access2012

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-2008
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a
Title:
2008 Grants
Start date: 2009-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-054
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 3/2008
Title:
054 - Brain activity during remote information access
Duration: 2009-10 - 2011-06
Researcher(s):
Jérôme Daltrozzo, Boris Kotchoubey, Ahmed A. Karim
Institution(s): Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, Eberhard-Karls-University, Tübingen (Germany)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Daltrozzo, J.
Secondary author(s):
Kotchoubey, B., Karim, A. A.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Out-of-body experience (OBE) / Brain structure and function / Sleep and dreams / Body awareness

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-054.07
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 3/2008
Title:
Brain activity during remote information access
Publication year: 2012
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/Bial%20Sonhos%20Miolo_Total%20Bolsas.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Objectives: Illusory own-body perception (IOBPs) such as out of body experiences (OBEs) and
distortion of body parts have attracted most interest when reported by patients suffering cardiac
arrest and near death experiences, but they have also been reported to occur spontaneously in
patients with epilepsy or migraine, during dreams and have been induced by electrical stimulation
of the right temporoparietal junction (TPJ). However, the neurophysiological mechanisms involved
in such illusory body perceptions remain elusive. Until now there have been worldwide only three
patients, in which direct electrical stimulation of the cortex induced OBEs (for a review s. Ridder et
al. 2007, N Engl J Med). The aim of this study was therefore to investigate in a larger sample under
which conditions transcranial cortex stimulation can induce IOBPs.
Methods: In several experiments MRI-neuronavigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) were applied over specific brain regions in awake and
in sleeping subjects. Continuous EEG recording was used to verify different sleep stages and to
investigate neural correlates of IOBPs.
Results: Most remarkably, we found that only inhibition of the TPJ induced IOBPs in awake
subjects. Neither high-frequency TMS of the TPJ nor low-frequency TMS of a control site induced
such effects. Thus, our effects were area and frequency specific. Although none of our subjects
reported OBEs, low-frequency TMS of the TPJ could induce illusory own body perceptions such as
twitching sensations and illusory movements of body parts. Spectral EEG analyses revealed that
IOBPs could only be induced, if the deactivation of the TPJ was associated with the deactivation of
the frontopolar cortex.
Conclusions: Our data imply that the impairment of a temporoparietal and a frontal network is
necessary for IOBPs. In a further study we investigated the effects of tDCS during sleep on ownbody
perception in dream reports. Compared with sham stimulation, a significant decrease in the
subjective estimate of the amount of movements in the dream before awakening from REM sleep
was found only after inhibitory tDCS.
Discussion: These studies reveal novel approaches for probing the neurobiology of IOBPs in the
awake and the sleeping mind and might provide new insights in understanding the
pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric disorders associated with abnormal own-body perceptions.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Daltrozzo, J.
Secondary author(s):
Kotchoubey, B., Karim, A. A.
Document type:
Conference abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Daltrozzo, J., Kotchoubey, B., & Karim, A. A. (2012). Brain activity during remote information access. In Aquém e além do cérebro. Behind and beyond the brain. Proceedings of the 9th Symposium of Fundação Bial (p. 25/63). Porto: Fundação Bial.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) / Transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) / Neural correlates / Out-of-body experience (OBE) / Dreams

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DocumentMeditation-induced changes in sense of self reported by American Buddhists: Neurobiology and cross-cultural psychiatry2015

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-2012
Location: SEC PCA
Title:
2012 Grants
Start date: 2013-02

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-256
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 25/2012
Title:
256- Contemplative development mapping project
Duration: 2013-07
Researcher(s):
Willoughby Britton, Catherine Kerr, Harold Roth, Jared Lindahl, Jake Davis, Chris Kaplan, Nathan Fisher
Institution(s): The Clinical and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory, Brown University and Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University Medical School, Providence (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Language: eng
Notes:
This project is still in progress
Author: Britton, W.
Secondary author(s):
Kerr, C., Roth, H., Lindahl, J., Davis, J., Kaplan, C., Fisher, N.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Spiritualism / Spiritual traditions/experiences / Assessment tools / Personality factors

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-256.21
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 25/2012
Title:
Meditation-induced changes in sense of self reported by American Buddhists: Neurobiology and cross-cultural psychiatry
Publication year: 2015
Accessibility:
Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Britton, W.
Document type:
Unpublished document
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Britton, W. B. (2015, November). Meditation-induced changes in sense of self reported by American Buddhists: Neurobiology and cross-cultural psychiatry. American Academy of Religion conference, Atlanta, GA.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Meditation practices / Depersonalization / Derealizatin / Neural correlates
DocumentBrain, behavior and cognitive interplay in disorders of consciousness: A multiple case study2018

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-16
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/Outros Apoios
Title:
Brain, behavior and cognitive interplay in disorders of consciousness: A multiple case study
Publication year: 2018
URL:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2018.00665/full
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness (DoC) after severe brain injury may present residual behavioral and cognitive functions. Yet the bedside assessment of these functions is compromised by patients' multiple impairments. Standardized behavioral scales such as the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R) have been developed to diagnose DoC, but there is also a need for neuropsychological measurement in these patients. The Cognitive Assessment by Visual Election (CAVE) was therefore recently created. In this study, we describe five patients in minimally conscious state (MCS) or emerging from the MCS (EMCS). Their cognitive profiles, derived from the CRS-R and CAVE, are presented alongside their neuroimaging results using structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET). Scores on the CAVE decreased along with the CRS-R total score, establishing a consistent behavioral/cognitive profile for each patient. Out of these five cases, the one with highest CRS-R and CAVE performance had the least extended cerebral hypometabolism. All patients showed structural and functional brain impairments that were consistent with their behavioral/cognitive profile as based on previous literature. For instance, the presence of visual and motor residual functions was respectively associated with a relative preservation of occipital and motor cortex/cerebellum metabolism. Moreover, residual language comprehension skills were found in the presence of preserved temporal and angular cortex metabolism. Some patients also presented structural impairment of hippocampus, suggesting the presence of memory impairments. Our results suggest that brain-behavior relationships might be observed even in severely brain-injured patients and they highlight the importance of developing new tools to assess residual cognition and language in MCS and EMCS patients. Indeed, a better characterization of their cognitive profile will be helpful in preparation of rehabilitation programs and daily routines.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Aubinet, C.
Secondary author(s):
Murphy, L., Ali Bahri, M., Larroque, S. K., Cassol, H., Annen, A., Carrière, M., Wannez, S., Thibaut, A., Laureys, S., Gosseries, O.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Percentiles:
6
Reference:
Aubinet, C., Murphy, L., Ali Bahri, M., Larroque, S. K., Cassol, H., Annen, A., Carrière, M., Wannez, S., Thibaut, A., Laureys, S., & Gosseries, O. (2018). Brain, behavior and cognitive interplay in disorders of consciousness: A multiple case study. Frontiers in Neurology, 9: 665. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2018.00665
2-year Impact Factor: 2.635|2018
Times cited: 16|2024-02-09
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q3
Keywords: (emergence from) minimally conscious state / Behavior / Cognitive functions / Neural correlates / Neuropsychological assessment / Positron emission tomography / Structural magnetic resonance imaging

Brain, behavior and cognitive interplay in disorders of consciousness: A multiple case study

Brain, behavior and cognitive interplay in disorders of consciousness: A multiple case study