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DocumentRepresentation of psychic events in neural networksn.d.

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-1994
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 7/1994
Title:
1994 Grants
Start date: 1994-12 - 1998-03
Dimension/support:
7 caixas de arquivo
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1994-034
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 5/1994
Title:
034 - Indicadores biológicos de eventos psíquicos cognitivos e semânticos
Duration: 1994-12 - 1997-01
Researcher(s):
José Luís Simões da Fonseca, Maria da Purificação Horta, Isabel Barahona da Fonseca
Institution(s): Instituto Psicologia da Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports (book chapters and unpublished documents)
Author: Fonseca, J. S.
Secondary author(s):
Horta, M., Fonseca, I. B.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes / Emotion

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1994-034.04
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 5/1994
Title:
Representation of psychic events in neural networks
Publication year: n.d.
Accessibility:
Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Fonseca, J. S.
Document type:
Unpublished document
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Fonseca, J. S. (n. d.). Representation of psychic events in neural networks [Unpublished document]
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Psychic events / Neural networks

Representation of psychic events in neural networks

Representation of psychic events in neural networks
DocumentCognition: characteristic waveform correlates2001

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-1996
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 8/1996
Title:
1996 Grants
Start date: 1997-01 - 2005-05
Dimension/support:
8 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1996-027
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/1996
Title:
027 - Investigação teórica e experimental de processos perceptivos cognitivos e afectivos e estruturas da personalidade e aplicações em psicopatologia e reabilitação em baixa visão
Duration: 1997-01 - 2001-10
Researcher(s):
José Luís Simões da Fonseca, Luísa Figueira, Carmen Araújo, José Manuel Félix da Costa, Maria da Purificação Horta, Isabel Barahona Fernandes Simões da Fonseca, Sílvia Ouakinin, José Barahona da Fonseca
Institution(s): Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
Articles (by research team)
Articles (other authors outside research team)
Doctoral thesis
Language: por
Author:
Fonseca, J. S.
Secondary author(s):
Figueira, I., Araújo, C., Costa, J., Horta, M., Fonseca, I. B., Ouakinin, S., Fonseca, J. B.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes / Emotion

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1996-027.02
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/1996
Title:
Cognition: characteristic waveform correlates
Publication year: 2001
Accessibility:
Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Fonseca, I. B.
Secondary author(s):
Fonseca, J. B., Fonseca, J. S.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Barahona da Fonseca, I., Barahona da Fonseca, J., & Simões da Fonseca, J. (2001). Cognition: characteristic waveform correlates. International Journal of Computing Anticipatory Systems, 10, 265-282.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Logical transformation groups / Frequency domain / Cognition / Quantum theory / Neural networks

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DocumentNew paradigms for information processing in neural networksn.d.

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-1996
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 8/1996
Title:
1996 Grants
Start date: 1997-01 - 2005-05
Dimension/support:
8 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1996-027
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/1996
Title:
027 - Investigação teórica e experimental de processos perceptivos cognitivos e afectivos e estruturas da personalidade e aplicações em psicopatologia e reabilitação em baixa visão
Duration: 1997-01 - 2001-10
Researcher(s):
José Luís Simões da Fonseca, Luísa Figueira, Carmen Araújo, José Manuel Félix da Costa, Maria da Purificação Horta, Isabel Barahona Fernandes Simões da Fonseca, Sílvia Ouakinin, José Barahona da Fonseca
Institution(s): Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
Articles (by research team)
Articles (other authors outside research team)
Doctoral thesis
Language: por
Author:
Fonseca, J. S.
Secondary author(s):
Figueira, I., Araújo, C., Costa, J., Horta, M., Fonseca, I. B., Ouakinin, S., Fonseca, J. B.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes / Emotion

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1996-027.04
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/1996
Title:
New paradigms for information processing in neural networks
Publication year: n.d.
Accessibility:
Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Fonseca, J. B.
Secondary author(s):
Fonseca, I. B., Araújo, C., Fonseca, J. S.
Document type:
Unpublished document
Number of reproductions:
1
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Neural networks / Information processing / Cognition / Consciousness / Computational paradigms

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DocumentChemical reaction paradigms for information processing in neural networksn.d.

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-1996
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 8/1996
Title:
1996 Grants
Start date: 1997-01 - 2005-05
Dimension/support:
8 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1996-027
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/1996
Title:
027 - Investigação teórica e experimental de processos perceptivos cognitivos e afectivos e estruturas da personalidade e aplicações em psicopatologia e reabilitação em baixa visão
Duration: 1997-01 - 2001-10
Researcher(s):
José Luís Simões da Fonseca, Luísa Figueira, Carmen Araújo, José Manuel Félix da Costa, Maria da Purificação Horta, Isabel Barahona Fernandes Simões da Fonseca, Sílvia Ouakinin, José Barahona da Fonseca
Institution(s): Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
Articles (by research team)
Articles (other authors outside research team)
Doctoral thesis
Language: por
Author:
Fonseca, J. S.
Secondary author(s):
Figueira, I., Araújo, C., Costa, J., Horta, M., Fonseca, I. B., Ouakinin, S., Fonseca, J. B.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes / Emotion

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1996-027.06
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/1996
Title:
Chemical reaction paradigms for information processing in neural networks
Publication year: n.d.
Accessibility:
Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Fonseca, J. B.
Secondary author(s):
Fonseca, I. B., Araújo, C., Fonseca, J. S.
Document type:
Unpublished document
Number of reproductions:
1
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Neural networks / Information processing / Cognition / Consciousness / Computational paradigms

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DocumentA model based on chemical reaction for the neural processes involved in cognition1999

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-1996
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 8/1996
Title:
1996 Grants
Start date: 1997-01 - 2005-05
Dimension/support:
8 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1996-027
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/1996
Title:
027 - Investigação teórica e experimental de processos perceptivos cognitivos e afectivos e estruturas da personalidade e aplicações em psicopatologia e reabilitação em baixa visão
Duration: 1997-01 - 2001-10
Researcher(s):
José Luís Simões da Fonseca, Luísa Figueira, Carmen Araújo, José Manuel Félix da Costa, Maria da Purificação Horta, Isabel Barahona Fernandes Simões da Fonseca, Sílvia Ouakinin, José Barahona da Fonseca
Institution(s): Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
Articles (by research team)
Articles (other authors outside research team)
Doctoral thesis
Language: por
Author:
Fonseca, J. S.
Secondary author(s):
Figueira, I., Araújo, C., Costa, J., Horta, M., Fonseca, I. B., Ouakinin, S., Fonseca, J. B.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes / Emotion

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1996-027.09
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/1996
Title:
A model based on chemical reaction for the neural processes involved in cognition
Publication year: 1999
Accessibility:
Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Fonseca, J. B.
Secondary author(s):
Fonseca, I. B., Fonseca, J. S.
Document type:
Conference paper
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Barahona da Fonseca, J., Barahona da Fonseca, I., Simões da Fonseca, J. (1999). A model based on chemical reaction for the neural processes involved in cognition. In: D. Dubois (Ed.). Anticipatory and Cognitive Systems, ESCOM Symposium on Anticipation, Cognition and Music, Partial Proceedings of the Second International Conference CASYS'98 on Computing Anticipatory Systems, Liège, Belgium, 23-34.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Cognition / Neural Networks / Systems of rules / Semantic memory / Theoretical psychology

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DocumentA paradigm for cognition and structure of the self following a chemical reactor metaphorn.d.

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-1996
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 8/1996
Title:
1996 Grants
Start date: 1997-01 - 2005-05
Dimension/support:
8 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1996-027
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/1996
Title:
027 - Investigação teórica e experimental de processos perceptivos cognitivos e afectivos e estruturas da personalidade e aplicações em psicopatologia e reabilitação em baixa visão
Duration: 1997-01 - 2001-10
Researcher(s):
José Luís Simões da Fonseca, Luísa Figueira, Carmen Araújo, José Manuel Félix da Costa, Maria da Purificação Horta, Isabel Barahona Fernandes Simões da Fonseca, Sílvia Ouakinin, José Barahona da Fonseca
Institution(s): Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
Articles (by research team)
Articles (other authors outside research team)
Doctoral thesis
Language: por
Author:
Fonseca, J. S.
Secondary author(s):
Figueira, I., Araújo, C., Costa, J., Horta, M., Fonseca, I. B., Ouakinin, S., Fonseca, J. B.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes / Emotion

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-1996-027.11
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/1996
Title:
A paradigm for cognition and structure of the self following a chemical reactor metaphor
Publication year: n.d.
Accessibility:
Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Fonseca, J. B.
Secondary author(s):
Fonseca, I. B., Moreno-Diaz, R., Fonseca, J. S.
Document type:
Unpublished document
Number of reproductions:
1
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Cognition / Neural Networks / Self structure / Plug flow reactors / Quantum valence theory

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DocumentFinal report - Understanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing2010

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-2006-080
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 19/2006
Title:
080 - Understanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing
Duration: 2007-02 - 2010-02
Researcher(s):
Drazen Domijan, Mladenka Tkalcic, Mia Setic, Ana Prorokvic, Pavle Valerjev
Institution(s): Dep. of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Rijeka, Rijeka (Croatia)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report
4 Book chapters
5 Articles
3 Conference papers
Language: eng
Author:
Domijan, D.
Secondary author(s):
Tkalcic, M., Šetic, M., Prorokvic, A., Valerjev, P.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes / Attention / Memory / Perception / Body structure and function / Vision

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2006-080.01
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 19/2006
Title:
Final report - Understanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing
Publication year: 2010
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/Bolsa8006_03122012.pdf
Abstract/Results: RESULTS:
We developed several neural network models based on dendritic computation. Dendrites as independent computational units enable simulation of a wide variety of perceptual and cognitive phenomena. Computer simulations showed that new neural networks with dendrites are able to explain how neural activity is modulated by attention in primary visual cortex and in extra-striate cortex. Also it was shown how visual search is performed among moving targets and for targets that change locations due to the eye movements. The model of the interaction between dorsal and ventral visual streams enabled simulation of classical Gestalt principles of figure-ground organization (size, contrast, and convexity) along with newly discovered principles such as lower region and top-bottom polarity. The same model of figure-ground organization produced brain activation consistent with brain imaging studies and with electrophysiological recordings in the monkey brain. The model of temporal grouping is able to explain how we segregate figures from background based on temporal changes alone. This model does not require neural synchronization in order to sense temporal patterns. Furthermore, we developed a neural model of semantic memory which is able to simulate recent experimental findings about interaction between language understanding and perception and action. We performed several cognitive experiments which showed that perceptual and motor variables facilitate semantic processing in agreement with the model. Our project provided computational evidence for the importance of dendrites for information processing in the nervous system and for understanding visual perception and cognition.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Domijan, D.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Attention / Computational model / Neural networks / Semantic memory / Visual perception

Final report - Understanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing

Final report - Understanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing
DocumentA computational model of fMRI activity in the intraparietal sulcus that supports visual working memory2011

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-2006-080
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 19/2006
Title:
080 - Understanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing
Duration: 2007-02 - 2010-02
Researcher(s):
Drazen Domijan, Mladenka Tkalcic, Mia Setic, Ana Prorokvic, Pavle Valerjev
Institution(s): Dep. of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Rijeka, Rijeka (Croatia)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report
4 Book chapters
5 Articles
3 Conference papers
Language: eng
Author:
Domijan, D.
Secondary author(s):
Tkalcic, M., Šetic, M., Prorokvic, A., Valerjev, P.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes / Attention / Memory / Perception / Body structure and function / Vision

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2006-080.02
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 19/2006
Title:
A computational model of fMRI activity in the intraparietal sulcus that supports visual working memory
Publication year: 2011
URL:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21866425
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
A computational model was developed to explain a pattern of results of fMRI activation in the intraparietal sulcus (IPS) supporting visual working memory for multiobject scenes. The model is based on the hypothesis that dendrites of excitatory neurons are major computational elements in the cortical circuit. Dendrites enable formation of a competitive queue that exhibits a gradient of activity values for nodes encoding different objects, and this pattern is stored in working memory. In the model, brain imaging data are interpreted as a consequence of blood flow arising from dendritic processing. Computer simulations showed that the model successfully simulates data showing the involvement of inferior IPS in object individuation and spatial grouping through representation of objects' locations in space, along with the involvement of superior IPS in object identification through representation of a set of objects' features. The model exhibits a capacity limit due to the limited dynamic range for nodes and the operation of lateral inhibition among them. The capacity limit is fixed in the inferior IPS regardless of the objects' complexity, due to the normalization of lateral inhibition, and variable in the superior IPS, due to the different encoding demands for simple and complex shapes. Systematic variation in the strength of self-excitation enables an understanding of the individual differences in working memory capacity. The model offers several testable predictions regarding the neural basis of visual working memory.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Domijan, D.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Domijan, D. (2011). A computational model of fMRI activity in the intraparietal sulcus that supports visual working memory. Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience, 11(4), 573-599. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13415-011-0054-x
2-year Impact Factor: 3.565|2011
Times cited: 5|2025-09-10
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Computational model / Neural networks / Dendrites / Functional neuroimaging / Parietal cortex / Working memory

A computational model of fMRI activity in the intraparietal sulcus that supports visual working memory

A computational model of fMRI activity in the intraparietal sulcus that supports visual working memory
DocumentUnderstanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing2010

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-2006-080
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 19/2006
Title:
080 - Understanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing
Duration: 2007-02 - 2010-02
Researcher(s):
Drazen Domijan, Mladenka Tkalcic, Mia Setic, Ana Prorokvic, Pavle Valerjev
Institution(s): Dep. of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Rijeka, Rijeka (Croatia)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report
4 Book chapters
5 Articles
3 Conference papers
Language: eng
Author:
Domijan, D.
Secondary author(s):
Tkalcic, M., Šetic, M., Prorokvic, A., Valerjev, P.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Brain structure and function / Cognitive processes / Attention / Memory / Perception / Body structure and function / Vision

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2006-080.17
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 19/2006
Title:
Understanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing
Publication year: 2010
URL:
http://www.bial.com/simposio/Livro_de_Actas_8_Simposio.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
OBJECTIVE:
Objective of the proposed project is to develop and test new neural networks for visual perception and cognition, which includes dendrites as independent computational units. It is expected that the neural model with dendrites will exhibit greater capacity for information processing and its output will show greater similarity with human behavior and experience compared to previous models.
METHOD:
We used computer simulations in order to test the properties of the proposed models. Results of computer simulations are compared with the results obtained in previous brain imaging and behavioral research on humans and/or neurophysiological studies on primates. Also, we tested several predictions derived from the models using cognitive experiments on humans where we measured the speed and accuracy of responses to simple perceptual and cognitive tasks.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Computer simulations showed that new neural networks with dendrites are able to explain how attention influences neural activity in the visual cortex, how visual search is performed, how cortical activity gives rise to figure-ground organization and perception of temporal structure. Furthermore, we developed a neural model of semantic memory which is able to simulate recent experimental findings about interaction between language understanding and perception and action. We performed several cognitive experiments which showed that perceptual and motor variables facilitate semantic processing in agreement with the model. Our project provided computational evidence for the importance of dendrites for information processing in the nervous system and for understanding visual perception and cognition.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Domijan, D.
Secondary author(s):
Tkalcic, M., Šetic, M., Prorokvic, A., Valerjev, P.
Document type:
Conference abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Domijan, D., Tkalcic, M., Šetic, M., Prorokvic, A., & Valerjev, P. (2010). Understanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing. In Aquém e além do cérebro. Behind and beyond the brain. Proceedings of the 8th Symposium of Fundação Bial (p. 220). Porto: Fundação Bial.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Attention / Computational model / Neural networks / Semantic memory / Visual perception

Understanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing

Understanding the role of dendrites in cortical information processing
DocumentMeditation and the wandering mind: A theoretical framework of underlying neurocognitive mechanisms2020

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-2008-162
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/2008
Title:
162 - Meditation at the core: Neuroscientific comparison of attentional resource allocation in different meditation practices
Duration: 2009-02 - 2012-07
Researcher(s):
Arnaud Delorme, Claire Braboszcz, Romain Granchamps, Rael Cahn, Emmauel Fernandez
Institution(s): CERCO, Centre de Recherche Cerveau et Cognition, Toulouse (France)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Delorme, A.
Secondary author(s):
Braboszcz, C., Granchamps, R., Cahn, R., Fernandez, E.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Parapsychology and Psychophysiology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Brain structure and function / Emotion

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-162.06
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 7/2008
Title:
Meditation and the wandering mind: A theoretical framework of underlying neurocognitive mechanisms
Publication year: 2020
URL:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1745691620917340
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
During the practice of meditation, the tendency of the mind to wander away from the object of focus is ubiquitous. The occurrence of mind wandering in the context of meditation provides individuals a unique and intimate opportunity to closely examine the nature of the wandering mind by cultivating an awareness of ongoing thought patterns, while simultaneously aiming to cultivate equanimity (evenness of temper or disposition) and compassion toward the content of thoughts, interpretations, and bodily sensations. In this article we provide a theoretical framework that highlights the neurocognitive mechanisms by which contemplative practices influence the neural and phenomenological processes underlying spontaneous thought. Our theoretical model focuses on several converging mechanisms: the role of meta-awareness in facilitating an increased moment-to-moment awareness of spontaneous thought processes, the effects of meditation practice on key structures underlying both the top-down cognitive processes and bottom-up sensory processes implicated in attention and emotion regulation, and the influence of contemplative practice on the neural substrates underlying perception and perceptual decoupling.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Brandmeyer, T.
Secondary author(s):
Delorme, A.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Brandmeyer, T., & Delorme, A. (2020). Meditation and the wandering mind: A theoretical framework of underlying neurocognitive mechanisms. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691620917340
2-year Impact Factor: 9.837|2020
Times cited: 33|2025-09-18
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Meditation / Spontaneous thought / Mind wandering / Neural networks
DocumentA common low dimensional structure of cognitive impairment in stroke and brain tumors2023

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-2018-361
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
361 - When style matters: Do oculomotor fingerprint and brain dynamics explain visual exploration and memory strategies?
Duration: 2019-04 - 2023-11
Researcher(s):
Maurizio Corbetta, Andrea Zangrossi
Institution(s): Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine - VIMM, Fondazione per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata, Padova (Italy); Padova Neuroscience Center – PNC, Università di Padova (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Corbetta, M.
Secondary author(s):
Zangrossi, A.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Inter-individual variability / Memory / Visual exploration / Brain dynamics / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-361.22
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
A common low dimensional structure of cognitive impairment in stroke and brain tumors
Publication year: 2023
URL:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213158223002097
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Introduction
Neuropsychological studies infer brain-behavior relationships from focal lesions like stroke and tumors. However, these pathologies impair brain function through different mechanisms even when they occur at the same brain’s location. The aim of this study was to compare the profile of cognitive impairment in patients with brain tumors vs. stroke and examine the correlation with lesion location in each pathology.
Methods
Patients with first time stroke (n = 77) or newly diagnosed brain tumors (n = 76) were assessed with a neuropsychological battery. Their lesions were mapped with MRI scans. Test scores were analyzed using principal component analysis (PCA) to measure their correlation, and logistic regression to examine differences between pathologies. Next, with ridge regression we examined whether lesion features (location, volume) were associated with behavioral performance.
Results
The PCA showed a similar cognitive impairment profile in tumors and strokes with three principal components (PCs) accounting for about half of the individual variance. PC1 loaded on language, verbal memory, and executive/working memory; PC2 loaded on general performance, visuo-spatial attention and memory, and executive functions; and, PC3 loaded on calculation, reading and visuo-spatial attention. The average lesion distribution was different, and lesion location was correlated with cognitive deficits only in stroke. Logistic regression found language and calculation more affected in stroke, and verbal memory and verbal fluency more affected in tumors.
Conclusions
A similar low dimensional set of behavioral impairments was found both in stroke and brain tumors, even though each pathology caused some specific deficits in different domains. The lesion distribution was different for stroke and tumors and correlated with behavioral impairment only in stroke.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Facchini, S.
Secondary author(s):
Favaretto, C., Castellaro, M., Zangrossi, A., Zannin, M., Bisogno, A. L., Baro, V., Anglani, M. G., Vallesi, A., Baracchini, C., D'Avella, D., Della Puppa, A., Semenza, C., Corbetta, M.
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Article
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Reference:
Facchini, S., Favaretto, C., Castellaro, M., Zangrossi, A., Zannin, M., Bisogno, A. L., Baro, V., Anglani, M. G., Vallesi, A., Baracchini, C., D'Avella, D., Della Puppa, A., Semenza, C., & Corbetta, M. (2023). A common low dimensional structure of cognitive impairment in stroke and brain tumors. NeuroImage: Clinical, 40, 103518. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2023.103518
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Times cited: 3|2025-09-26
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Keywords: Stroke / Neuro-oncology / Neuropsychology / Cognition / Neural networks

A common low dimensional structure of cognitive impairment in stroke and brain tumors

A common low dimensional structure of cognitive impairment in stroke and brain tumors