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I am engaged in the study of the intricate relationship between affective disorders and their associated comorbidities, particularly chronic pain. To delve into this complex interplay, I employ a multi-faceted approach. For human subjects, I utilize behavioral tasks and non-invasive imaging methods to unravel the neural and behavioral foundations of these conditions. When working with animal models, I employ in-house developed, customizable polyimide-based flexible electrodes. These specialized tools enable me to gain deeper insights into the neural underpinnings of these disorders.

I’m currently a postdoc at UCLA researching the effects of TMS on smoking cessation and investigating how TMS alters the brain to achieve behavioral changes using resting state fMRI. I plan to apply this knowledge to research migraines and opioid substance use disorders.

I am trying to implement BCI in society through research and development in the field of neuroscience.

Researching for my Master Thesis in the clinical field, I am interested to learn more about endogenous pain modulation and pain neuroscience and technologies in general. I want to explore brain mechanisms of motivation and learning in context of pain stimuli. For the decision which pain stimuli I want to use for my study and how to oberserve the reaction, I am eager to learn more about brain monitoring and core technologies. Furthermore, I am doing an internship in the field of Biomarkers and data science, working with EEG.

I will research chronic pain mechanisms using fibromyalgia patients’ fMRI data. I’m going to do network analysis and discover novel findings about chronic pain mechanisms. Also, I want to differentiate spontaneous pain from pain caused by external stimuli in chronic patients.

I am a Registered Nurse and Midwife interested in chronic disease management, especially non-communicable diseases. I am also interested in acute care, trauma, clinical care processes and outcomes, public health, nursing in general, healthcare education, symptom management, patient involvement, patient support, healthcare technologies, and quality improvement in healthcare.

My primary research focus revolves around exploring the potential of neurofeedback as an innovative alternative for pain management, with a specific emphasis on individuals suffering from chronic pain, particularly those afflicted by fibromyalgia. This study delves into the utilization of real-time brainwave data to empower individuals in modulating their own pain perception and enhancing their overall quality of life. Through a combination of neuroimaging techniques and neurofeedback training, this research aims to provide a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying pain perception and to develop effective, non-pharmacological interventions for chronic pain management.

Pain and addiction care

Investigate learning mechanisms involved in chronic pain using computational modelling