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Faculty

Name
Institute
Research Area
Bermpohl, Felix, Dr.
Klinik für Psychiatrie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Cognitive and affective neuroscience
Bermpohl, Felix, Dr.
Function Senior Research Fellow
Research Area Cognitive and affective neuroscience
My research projects focus on modulation of emotions and self-referential processing. I am studying healthy subjects and patients with affective disorders (depression, bipolar disorder) using functional magnetic resonance imaging. My clinical interest is in the therapy of patients with treatment-resistent major depression.
M&B Topics Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Klinik für Psychiatrie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 450517176
E-mail felix.bermpohl-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.bbaw.de/bbaw/Forschung/Mitarbeiter/bermpohl/Werde...
Publications
Blankenburg, Felix, Dr.
Klinik für Neurologie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Somatosensory processing, conscious and unconscious perception
Blankenburg, Felix, Dr.
Function Research Group Leader
Research Area Somatosensory processing, conscious and unconscious perception
The aim of the ‘Junior research Group for Neurocomputation and Neuroimaging’ is to develop a neurobiologically informed computational network model grounded in dynamic causal modelling (DCM). Based on fMRI and EEG/MEG data, the model shall characterize conscious and unconscious information processing in the human somatosensory system during various cognitive tasks in a novel hierarchical Bayesian framework. The architecture of this network will be extended and confirmed by fMRI and MEG data obtained in patients with specific lesions in the somatosensory system as well as in normal subjects using simultaneous fMRI and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in order to directly measure the impact of a ‘functional lesion’ in a distinct region on activity in the interconnected human somatosensory system.
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Institute Klinik für Neurologie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20936775
E-mail felix.blankenburg-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.icn.ucl.ac.uk/Research-Groups/attention-group/gro...
Publications
Brandt, Stephan A., Prof. Dr.
Klinik für Neurologie & Berlin NeuroImaging Center, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Cognitive neuroscience and neurophysiology
Brandt, Stephan A., Prof. Dr.
Function Senior Consultant
Research Area Cognitive neuroscience and neurophysiology
This is an interdisciplinary group performing experimental and clinical research in the field of cognitive neurology and motor system physiology. The main topics are: - attention mechanisms in the human visual system using psychophysical, neuroimaging and causal modeling methods - functional connectivity of the motor system (TMS & fMRI) - diagnostics and treatment of visual system disorders
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Klinik für Neurologie & Berlin NeuroImaging Center, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 450560111
E-mail stephan.brandt-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.charite.de/neurologie/
Publications
Brecht, Michael, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Biologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin & Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience
Neurophysiology
Brecht, Michael, Prof. Dr.
Function Research Group Leader
Research Area Neurophysiology
Our research group analyses cellular mechanisms underlying sensorimotor integration. The model system we focus on is the active touch / vibrissal system of mammals. We pursue research questions from a strictly systemic, neuroethological perspective. We pose a wide range of questions to understand better the systemic performance of active touch mediated by the vibrissae. We therefore investigate multiple brain structures and our investigations range from intracellular recordings to the analysis of behavioral performance.
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Institut für Biologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin & Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience
Phone +49 30 20936772
E-mail michael.brecht-please remove this text-@bccn-berlin.de
Homepage www.activetouch.de
Publications
Busch, Niko, Prof. Dr.
Berlin School of Mind and Brain; CCM Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Psychology
Visual cognition, timing and temporal perception, electrophysiology (EEG)
Busch, Niko, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor Medical Psychology
Research Area Visual cognition, timing and temporal perception, electrophysiology (EEG)
Our group investigates the mechanisms of object recognition and scene perception, as well as temporal aspects of vision and cognition − how time is represented and how it is used for information processing. We also study how event-related and spontaneous electrophysiological oscillations are involved in perception and cognition. We use traditional behavioural methods, psychophysics and EEG recordings in humans.
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Institute Berlin School of Mind and Brain; CCM Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Psychology
Phone + 49 30 20931724
E-mail niko.busch-please remove this text-@hu-berlin.de
Homepage www.nikobusch.net
Publications
Curio, Gabriel, Prof. Dr.
Klinik für Neurologie und Klinische Neurophysiologie, Berlin Brain-Computer Interface, CBF, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Psychophysiology, brain-computer interface, neurology
Curio, Gabriel, Prof. Dr.
Function Head
Research Area Psychophysiology, brain-computer interface, neurology
Research Fields. Our group is active in the field of "neurophysics and cognition" in the following major areas: studies on the psychophysiology of motor intention - the 'free will' problem (together with KR Mueller at Fraunhofer FIRST; sensorimotor integration in language production (together with R. Hari at Espoo, Finland); studies on the psychophysiology of music perception (together with G. Neuloh at Neurosurgery of University Bonn); studies on the neurophysiological underpinnings of face recognition (together with the Departments of Psychology at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Freie Universität Berlin). Interdisciplinary approach. Our research is focused on the interface between human cortical neurophysiology and the humanities and encompasses a broad range of issues, covering the free will debate of philosophy, including also legal aspects such as 'lie detection', concepts of language production from linguistic psychophysiology, a variant of the nature/nurture dispute as exemplified by conscious versus unconscious processing of music stimuli which are either unknown or overlearned in the Western tonal tradition, and the role of memory and attention in the recognition of human faces as one perceptual key element influencing social interaction in peer groups.
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Klinik für Neurologie und Klinische Neurophysiologie, Berlin Brain-Computer Interface, CBF, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 84452276
E-mail gabriel.curio-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.bbci.de/
Publications
Deter, Hans-Christian, Prof. Dr.
Klinik für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, CBF, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Essential hypertension, emotions, cognitive and affective coping
Deter, Hans-Christian, Prof. Dr.
Function Director
Research Area Essential hypertension, emotions, cognitive and affective coping
Studies on cardiovascular stress reactivity in normal controls, healthy volunteers at risk and patients with hypertension. Research on startle modulation. Studies with the International affective picture system (IAPS).
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Klinik für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, CBF, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 84453996
E-mail deter-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.charite.de/psychosomatik-cbf/
Publications
Dietrich, Rainer, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Deutsche Sprache und Linguistik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Psycholinguistics
Dietrich, Rainer, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor in Psycholinguistics
Research Area Psycholinguistics
In the first instance, my research focuses on language processing. In our lab we study the time course of conceptualisation and syntactic encoding of the utterance by means of eye tracking, EEG, and reaction time experiments. Another area of research is the interaction of language and other cognitive processes. Currently, we are also investigating the influence of the circadian rhythm of the human organism on the performance of language comprehension.
M&B Topics Topic 3: Language
Institute Institut für Deutsche Sprache und Linguistik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20939672
E-mail rainer.dietrich-please remove this text-@cms.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.linguistik.hu-berlin.de/institut/mitarbeiter/diet...
Publications
Dirnagl, Ulrich, Prof. Dr.
Experimentelle Neurologie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Regulation of cerebral blood flow and metabolism, cerebral ischemia
Dirnagl, Ulrich, Prof. Dr.
Function Director, Professor in Neurology
Research Area Regulation of cerebral blood flow and metabolism, cerebral ischemia
My research is focused on stroke, cerebral blood flow regulation, and brain imaging. We explore mechanisms by which brain ischemia leads to cell death, and develop novel methods to intercept mechanisms of damage in acute brain damage, as well as to foster regeneration and repair of the lesions. In clinical trials we validate our experimental findings and test the bedside efficacy of therapeutic strategies developed at the bench. Closely linked to the interest in stroke pathophysiology, which is caused by a focal reduction in blood flow to the brain, is our interest in the mechanisms that couple regional blood flow to neuronal acitivity, a mechanisms that is underlying functional brain imaging with MR and PET.
M&B Topics Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Experimentelle Neurologie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 450560134
E-mail ulrich.dirnagl-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://expneuro.de
Publications
Einhäupl, Karl M., Prof. Dr.
Director, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Cerebrovascular disorders
Einhäupl, Karl M., Prof. Dr.
Function Director
Research Area Cerebrovascular disorders
Our group is interested in cerebrovascular disorders, migraine and headache, acute brain inflammation, neurological intensive care, brain imaging.
M&B Topics Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Director, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 450560031
E-mail karl.einhaeupl-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.charite.de/charite/organisation/leitung/vorstand/
Publications
Endres, Matthias, Prof. Dr.
Klinik für Neurologie, CCM, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Stroke research
Endres, Matthias, Prof. Dr.
Function Director, Clinic for Neurology; Academic Director, Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB)
Research Area Stroke research
We are studying mechanisms and long-term outcome of focal brain ischemia. A particular interest within the scope of the Mind and Brain Graduate School are long-term functional and emotional changes following stroke including post-stroke depression and anhedonia. We are studying the neurobiological basis of these emotional disturbances and potential therapeutic approaches.
M&B Topics Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Klinik für Neurologie, CCM, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +40 30 450 560932
E-mail matthias.endres-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.charite.de/medneuro/fEndres.php
Publications
Frensch, Peter A., Prof. Dr.
Institut für Psychologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Cognitive psychology
Frensch, Peter A., Prof. Dr.
Function Professor in Psychology
Research Area Cognitive psychology
Our research team is primarily interested in cognitive aspects of human learning. More specifically, we are working on issues that pertain to implicit learning, to learning in a dual-task environment, and to cognitive skill acquisition. In addition, we are studying the cognitive mechanisms that underlie the generation of human consciousness and try to understand the function of consciousness in the control of action.
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 2: Decision-making
Institute Institut für Psychologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20934921
E-mail peter.frensch-please remove this text-@psychologie.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://zope.psychologie.hu-berlin.de/prof/all/mitarb/mit_anz...
Publications
Friederici, Angela D., Prof. Dr.
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Department of Neuropsychology
Neural basis of language, brain basis of language development
Friederici, Angela D., Prof. Dr.
Function Director
Research Area Neural basis of language, brain basis of language development
The main goal of our research is to investigate the "how" and "where" of the various subcomponents of language processing in the brain. In order to understand the dynamic organization of the language processor (i.e., the "how"), we use behavioral measures and electrophysiological methods (EEG, MEG). The neuroanatomical organization of language (i.e., the "where") is targeted by the investigation of neurological patients with language disorders and the use of new brain imaging methods such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
M&B Topics Topic 3: Language
Institute Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Department of Neuropsychology
Phone +49 341 9940112
E-mail angelafr-please remove this text-@cbs.mpg.de
Homepage http://www.cbs.mpg.de/~friederici
Publications
Gerhardt, Volker, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Practical philosophy
Gerhardt, Volker, Prof. Dr.
Function Full Professor in Practical Philosophy
Research Area Practical philosophy
Research Fields. Our group is active in the field of practical philosophy, with the following major areas: social philosophy, philosophy of law. The main focus of my academic research lies in the field of practical philosophy and is equally divided between foundational questions concerning ethics and political philosophy. Another important area of research for me is philosophical aesthetics. In recent years these foci of research have been related to questions of the theory of mind and the organization of human action. The issue at the core of such research is the structural analogy between (biological) self-organization and (social and individual) self-determination. Interdisciplinary Approach. The co-operative project is to be placed in the context of academic debate concerning the relation between mind and brain. Its focus is on the structural analogy between self-organization and self-determination. In this project I draw upon considerations in the theory of mind which interpret consciousness not as an instance of subjectivity, but rather as an instance of objectivity and reality. The further thesis (to be defended here) that there is also a structural analogy between the respective functions of brain and consciousness or mind belongs to the spectrum of such considerations. Both brain and consciousness are organs for the direction of life-processes: the brain at the level of bodily organization, consciousness and the mind in the context of the organization of collective action and social processes.
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 2: Decision-making
Institute Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20932831
E-mail volker.gerhardt-please remove this text-@philosophie.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.philosophie.hu-berlin.de/institut/lehrstuehle/pol...
Publications
Gigerenzer, Gerd, Prof. Dr.
Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
Adaptive behavior and cognition
Gigerenzer, Gerd, Prof. Dr.
Function Director
Research Area Adaptive behavior and cognition
Traditional research on decision-making, including neuroeconomics, is dominated by an unrealistic view of cognition that pictures the mind as a Bayesian optimizer. I study how real people make decisions when information and time are limited, and the future is uncertain. The key questions are (i) what heuristics and evolved capacities are in the adaptive toolbox of a species, (ii) in what tasks does which heuristic succeed, and (iii) how can we design efficient artificial decision algorithms (and environments) based on the results of this research.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Institute Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
Phone +49 30 82406460
E-mail sekgigerenzer-please remove this text-@mpib-berlin.mpg.de
Homepage http://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/en/mitarbeiter/cv/gigerenzer.h...
Publications
Hammerstein, Peter, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Theoretische Biologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Theoretical and evolutionary biology, game theory, decision processes
Hammerstein, Peter, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor in Theoretical Biology & Chair of Sonderforschungsbereich 618
Research Area Theoretical and evolutionary biology, game theory, decision processes
Research Fields. Our group is active in the fields of theoretical and evolutionary biology, with the following major areas: evolutionary game theory and evolutionary genetics; conflict and cooperation at the level of genes, cells, and organisms; evolution of cognitive and emotional tools for human cooperation; endosymbiont evolution; strategic interactions between parasites and the immune system. Interdisciplinary Approach. A major research area of my theoretical biology group is the study of human evolution. We investigate, how biological and cultural evolution have generated the cognitive and emotional tools for cooperation among non-relatives. We also study theoretical problems in evolutionary medicine - an emerging field that provides new insights on psychopathologies and the concept of ‘illness’. In our work on evolutionary game theory, we systematically explore the links between theories in evolutionary biology, cognitive psychology, and economics.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Institut für Theoretische Biologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20939102
E-mail p.hammerstein-please remove this text-@biologie.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://itb.biologie.hu-berlin.de/Members/peter/
Publications
Haynes, John-Dylan, Prof. Dr.
Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Human cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, conscious and unconscious processing in perception and action
Haynes, John-Dylan, Prof. Dr.
Function Research Group Leader
Research Area Human cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, conscious and unconscious processing in perception and action
Research Fields: Our group is active in the field of human cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging with the following major areas: functional neuroimaging of the visual and executive systems, the neural basis of awareness and conscious access to sensory information, human brain imaging methods, including functional connectivity and multivariate decoding. Interdisciplinary Approach: My major research focus has been on the neural determinants of conscious and unconscious processing. Research in this field is inherently interdisciplinary and involves collaborations with researchers in cognitive neuroscience, neural modeling and philosophy of mind, as evidenced in the list of publications. My work at the Hanse Institute of Advanced Study has also included the coordination of a large interdisciplinary research and education network in cognitive neuroscience (NeuroNord).
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20936762
E-mail haynes-please remove this text-@bccn-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.bccn-berlin.de/People/home/?contentId=661
Publications
Heekeren, Hauke R., Prof. Dr.
Freie Universität Berlin, Cluster of Excellence “Languages of Emotion” & Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
Neurocognition of decision making, cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, clinical cognitive neuroscience
Heekeren, Hauke R., Prof. Dr.
Function Professor for Affective Neuroscience & Psychology of Emotion
Research Area Neurocognition of decision making, cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, clinical cognitive neuroscience
We are active in the field of cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neurology, with the following major areas: Development of a quantitative model of perceptual decision-making processes in the framework of stochastic diffusion models; neural correlates of individual differences in emotion processing during perceptual decisions on emotional stimuli; interaction of action-oriented and reward-processing brain regions during decision-making processes; influence of aging. Interdisciplinary Approach: Decision-making research is an interdisciplinary endeavor. In the past we have established collaborations with the Humboldt-University Law school and with the Gruter Institute for Law and Behavioral Research. We are also cooperating with the Department of Psychology. We are co-applicants of the to be established interdisciplinary Humboldt research center “conflict”. A strong cooperation exists with the MPI for human development.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Freie Universität Berlin, Cluster of Excellence “Languages of Emotion” & Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
Phone +49 30 838 57843
E-mail heekeren-please remove this text-@mpib-berlin.mpg.de
Homepage http://www.heekerenlab.org
Publications
Heinemann, Uwe, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Neurophysiologie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Experimental neurophysiology
Heinemann, Uwe, Prof. Dr.
Function Head of Institute, Professor in Neurophysiology
Research Area Experimental neurophysiology
Mechanisms of memory consolidation in rodents. Homeostatic plasticity. Mechanisms underlying epileptogenesis with particular emphasis on blood brain barrier disturbances and mitochondrial dysfunction. Mechanisms underlying pharmacoresistance
M&B Topics Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Institut für Neurophysiologie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 450528152
E-mail uwe.heinemann-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://neurophysiologie.charite.de/
Publications
Heinz, Andreas, Prof. Dr.
Klinik für Psychiatrie, CCM, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Monoaminergic dysfunction in psychiatric disorders
Heinz, Andreas, Prof. Dr.
Function Director, Chair
Research Area Monoaminergic dysfunction in psychiatric disorders
Evolutionary and anthropological concepts in constructs of mental disorders. Transcultural psychiatry. Combination of neurochemical and functional imaging with genetic research. Dopaminergic mechanisms of reward expectation and learning and its dysfunction in psychiatric disorders. Emotional correlates of serotonergic function and dysfunction in psychiatric disorders.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Klinik für Psychiatrie, CCM, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 450517001
E-mail andreas.heinz-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.charite.de/psychiatrie/mitarbeiter/heinz.html
Publications
Heinze, Hans-Jochen, Prof. Dr.
Department of Neurology II, Universität Magdeburg
Cognitive control of memory functions; functional, structural, and genetic imaging
Heinze, Hans-Jochen, Prof. Dr.
Function Director
Research Area Cognitive control of memory functions; functional, structural, and genetic imaging
The main focus of research is the cognitive control of human behavior from a neuroscientific perspective. The Center of Advanced Imaging (CAI), an integrated neuroscientific research center for the Department of Neurology II concentrates on investigations of the control of higher brain functions in the following three areas: visual and auditory perception, memory, decision-making and activity control, using multimodal brain imaging techniques. The aim is to identify the neural mechanisms which transform strategies, expectations and convictions into percepts, memory traces, emotions, language and action.
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Department of Neurology II, Universität Magdeburg
Phone +49 39 1671-3431
E-mail hans-jochen.heinze-please remove this text-@med.ovgu.de
Homepage http://neuro2.med.uni-magdeburg.de
Publications
Herzel, Hans-Peter, Prof. Dr.
Fachinstitut für Theoretische Biologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Theoretical and systems biology, nonlinear dynamics; animal vocalization, signal transduction
Herzel, Hans-Peter, Prof. Dr.
Function
Research Area Theoretical and systems biology, nonlinear dynamics; animal vocalization, signal transduction
My group is applying methods from nonlinear dynamics, bioinformatics and theoretical biology to several biomedical problems. Together with experimentalists we study, e.g., the circadian clock, signalling pathways and gene regulation, and biomechanical aspects of voice production. We teach mathematics and statistics for biologists, bioinformatics, data analysis, and mathematical modelling in biomedicine.
M&B Topics Topic 3: Language
Institute Fachinstitut für Theoretische Biologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20939101
E-mail h.herzel-please remove this text-@biologie.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://itb.biologie.hu-berlin.de/~herzel/
Publications
Heuser, Isabella, Prof. Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry, CBF, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Stress-related disorders, aging, dementia, psychopharmacology
Heuser, Isabella, Prof. Ph.D.
Function Clinic Director, Professor in Psychiatry
Research Area Stress-related disorders, aging, dementia, psychopharmacology
The main focus of my work is how a stressful or untoward environment translates into altered brain function and possibly psychological and emotional dysfunction or successful adaptation. Lately, my group and I have been particularly interested in changes of brain-circuitries and somatic complaints in individuals who have developed deficits in emotion-regulation. We use molecular and brain imaging, brain stimulation techniques, genetics and preclinical studies - mostly in rodents - as well as psychological and developmental data to tackle the problem of “acquired” emotional dysregulation. As a member of the Free University’s Excellence-Cluster Languages of Emotions my group and I have just recently designed a large, multidisciplinary project to further our understanding of alexithymia and other forms of an individuals unability to express emotions.
M&B Topics Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Department of Psychiatry, CBF, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 8445 8701
E-mail katharina.schmalfeld-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.charite-psychiatrie.de/menue-links/wirueberuns/di...
Publications
Jacobs, Arthur M., Prof. Dr.
Institut für Psychologie, Freie Universität Berlin
Neurocognitive psychology
Jacobs, Arthur M., Prof. Dr.
Function Chair, Neurocognitive Science
Research Area Neurocognitive psychology
Research Fields. Our group is active in the field of neurocognitive psychology, with the following major areas: psycholinguistics (focus: cross-language word recognition and reading); neurocomputational modeling (focus: word recognition); emotion-cognition coupling and conflict control in memory; neuropsychological disorders (dyslexia, aphasia, neglect). Interdisciplinary Approach. Our research integrates cognitive psychology and neuroscience in several areas with active cooperations with colleagues in (neuro)linguistics, or (neuro)computational modelling. Our experimental approach is multimethodological, integrating techniques from psychophysics and cognitive psychology (reaction times, receiver operating characteristics, oculo- and pupillometry) with neurocognitive methods (EEG, fMRI, artificial neural networks).
M&B Topics Topic 3: Language
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Institut für Psychologie, Freie Universität Berlin
Phone +49 30 83855621
E-mail ajacobs-please remove this text-@zedat.fu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.ewi-psy.fu-berlin.de/einrichtungen/arbeitsbereich...
Publications
Kathmann, Norbert, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Psychologie, Humboldt-Universität Berlin
Clinical psychology and neuropsychology
Kathmann, Norbert, Prof. Dr.
Function
Research Area Clinical psychology and neuropsychology
My work has a focus on the neurocognitive basis of psychopathological phenomena. Using neuropsychological, psychophysiological, and brain imaging techniques, we develop models of cognitive and affective functions and their disturbances, e.g. procedural learning deficits in obsessive-compulsive disorder or volitional deficits in schizophrenic disorders. Currently, we also work on the neuronal implementation of action monitoring and control. We have excellent lab facilities on campus Adlershof and several collaborations with research groups at the Charité.
M&B Topics Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Institut für Psychologie, Humboldt-Universität Berlin
Phone +49 30 20934903
E-mail kathmann-please remove this text-@rz.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.psychologie.hu-berlin.de/prof/kli/mitarb/mit_anz_...
Publications
Kettenmann, Helmut, Prof. Dr.
Zelluläre Neurowissenschaften, Max-Delbrück-Centrum, Berlin
Cellular neurosciences
Kettenmann, Helmut, Prof. Dr.
Function Group leader
Research Area Cellular neurosciences
Research Fields. Our group is active in the field of cellular neurosciences, with the following major areas: the role of astrocytes in information processing; the response of microglial cells to brain injury and the cellular properties of gliomas.
M&B Topics Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Zelluläre Neurowissenschaften, Max-Delbrück-Centrum, Berlin
Phone +49 30 94062806
E-mail kettenmann-please remove this text-@mdc-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.neuroglia.de/
Publications
Klein, Wolfgang, Prof. Dr.
Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften & Institut für Deutsche Sprache und Linguistik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Linguistics
Klein, Wolfgang, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor in Linguistics
Research Area Linguistics
Research Fields: Our group is active in the field of linguistics, with the following major areas: language acquisition, text linguistics. Interdisciplinary Approach: Close cooperation with psychologists.
M&B Topics Topic 3: Language
Institute Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften & Institut für Deutsche Sprache und Linguistik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20939629
E-mail wolfgang.klein-please remove this text-@mpi.nl
Homepage http://www.linguistik.hu-berlin.de/institut/mitarbeiter/klei...
Publications
Kliegl, Reinhold, Prof. Ph.D.
Institut für Psychologie, Universität Potsdam
Cognitive psychology
Kliegl, Reinhold, Prof. Ph.D.
Function Professor in Psychology
Research Area Cognitive psychology
My research focuses on how the dynamics of language-related, perceptual, and oculomotor processes subserve attentional control, using reading, spatial attention, and working memory tasks as experimental venues; I also examine neural correlates and age-related differences in these processes. This research is carried out in interdisciplinary projects with colleagues from linguistics as well as from theoretical physics and mathematics.
M&B Topics Topic 3: Language
Institute Institut für Psychologie, Universität Potsdam
Phone +49 331 9772868
E-mail kliegl-please remove this text-@uni-potsdam.de
Homepage http://www.psych.uni-potsdam.de/people/kliegl/
Publications
Klostermann, Fabian, Priv.-Doz. Ph.D.
Klinik für Neurologie, CBF, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Neurology, Parkinson’s disease
Klostermann, Fabian, Priv.-Doz. Ph.D.
Function Head, Motor and Cognition Group
Research Area Neurology, Parkinson’s disease
I take interest in how cortical and subcortical brain levels interact in order to organize behavior. Addressing principle questions of cortico-centric versus centrencephalic concepts, past and ongoing studies aim to identify basal ganglia and thalamic substrates of mental and motor actions and their coordination with related cortical operations. A further focus is the dependency between cognitive and motor performance under physiological and disease conditions, asking for behavioral determinants beyond conscious control.
M&B Topics Topic 3: Language
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Klinik für Neurologie, CBF, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 84454703
E-mail fabian.klostermann-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://neurologie.med-network.de/patienteninfo/spezialambula...
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Koch, Hans, Prof. Dr.
Division 8 Medical Physics and Metrological Information Technology, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Berlin
Medical physics
Koch, Hans, Prof. Dr.
Function
Research Area Medical physics
Our institute maintains three of the five core projects of the Berlin NeuroImaging Centre (BNIC), i.e. we provide world class imaging facilities in the fields of MR-imaging/MR-spectroscopy (3T whole body, to be installed in 2008: 7T whole body and 9.4T animal scanner), Magnetoencephalography (304 channel Vectormagnetometersystem), and Near InfraRed Spectroscopic (NIRS) imaging. Students could find attractive interdisciplinary research capabilities combining physics, data analysis, mathematical modelling with neuroimaging.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Division 8 Medical Physics and Metrological Information Technology, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Berlin
Phone +49 30 34817343
E-mail hans.koch-please remove this text-@ptb.de
Homepage http://ib.ptb.de/de/org/8/8.html
Publications
Krifka, Manfred, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Deutsche Sprache und Linguistik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Language, Semantics, Pragmatics, Syntax, Linguistics
Krifka, Manfred, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor / Director of ZAS
Research Area Language, Semantics, Pragmatics, Syntax, Linguistics
My main research interest is in the semantics and pragmatics of natural languages. I am particularly interested in the interface between syntax and semantics. Research topics include tense and aspect, mass nouns and count nouns, vagueness and approximation, presuppositions, implicatures and discourse phenomena. I have a regional specification in Bantu and Austronesian languages, but have worked on others as well.
M&B Topics Topic 3: Language
Institute Institut für Deutsche Sprache und Linguistik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20939670
E-mail krifka-please remove this text-@rz.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://amor.rz.hu-berlin.de/~h2816i3x/lehrstuhl.html
Publications
Kröber, Hans-Ludwig, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Forensische Psychiatrie, CBF, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Criminality and mental disorder
Kröber, Hans-Ludwig, Prof. Dr.
Function Head of the Institute of Forensic Psychiatry
Research Area Criminality and mental disorder
Course of dissocial careers and causes of criminal recidivism; methodology of risk assessment of criminal offenders. Conceptualization of social deviant and criminal behavior: differences between the sociological, biological, medical, psychiatric and psychological approaches. Conceptualization of “free decision” and behavior control concerning criminal acts.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Institute Institut für Forensische Psychiatrie, CBF, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 84451411
E-mail hans-ludwig.kroeber-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.forensik-berlin.de/mitarbeiter/hkroeber.html#biog...
Publications
Kronenberg, Golo, Prof. Dr.
Neurologische Klinik, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Affective disorders, regulation of cellular plasticity, neuronal stem cells
Kronenberg, Golo, Prof. Dr.
Function Juniorprofessor, interdisziplinary stroke research
Research Area Affective disorders, regulation of cellular plasticity, neuronal stem cells
Biological mechanisms underlying affective disorders, regulation of cellular plasticity and adult neuronal stem cells in health and disease.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Neurologische Klinik, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 450560137
E-mail golo.kronenberg-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.charite.de/ch/neuro/expneuro/people.htm
Publications
Kuhl, Dietmar F., Prof. Dr.
Molecular Neurobiology, Institute of Biology, Freie Universität Berlin
Neurobiology
Kuhl, Dietmar F., Prof. Dr.
Function Principal Investigator
Research Area Neurobiology
Research Fields. Our group is active in the field of Neurobiology, with the following major areas: mammalian brain neuroplasticity, learning and memory, epilepsy and neurodegeneration; regulation of synaptic activity-dependent gene expression, molecular control of synaptic signalling; transacting factors governing RNA transport and local translation in dendrites, contributing to synapse specific modifications during learning. Interdisciplinary Approach. The main goal of our research is to develop molecular biological and biochemical approaches for the identification and study of genes and proteins contributing learning and memory in the mammalian brain. We are using mouse genetics for building bridges between molecular biology and systems biology and behaviour. Since learning and memory is not only central for the development of our own personality and individuality but also for cultural evolution of humans our research has direct impact and links to the humanities.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Molecular Neurobiology, Institute of Biology, Freie Universität Berlin
Phone +49 30 83856940
E-mail kuhl-please remove this text-@neuroscience.fu-berlin.de
Homepage http://web.fu-berlin.de/neuroscience/
Publications
Li, Shu-Chen, Prof. Dr.
Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
Lifespan cognitive/neurocognitive development, computational modeling
Li, Shu-Chen, Prof. Dr.
Function Senior research scientist
Research Area Lifespan cognitive/neurocognitive development, computational modeling
My main research focus is on understanding the relations between behaviorally assessed cognitive changes across the lifespan and the relevant developmental or aging alterations in neurochemistry and brain functions. In our group we take behavioral experimental, behavioral genetic, cognitive neuroscience, as well as computational neuroscience approaches to study the brain-cognition link across the lifespan. Highlights of a few ongoing research projects include studies on (i) dopamine, cognition, and aging, (ii) associative memory plasticity across the lifespan, and (iii) electrophysiological correlates of conflict monitoring mechanisms across the lifespan.
M&B Topics Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
Phone +49 30 82406256
E-mail shuchen-please remove this text-@mpib-berlin.mpg.de
Homepage http://ntfm.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/mpib/FMPro?-db=MPIB_Mitarbeit...
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Lindenberger, Ulman, Prof. Dr.
Center for Lifespan Psychology, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
Lifespan cognitive/neurocognitive development
Lindenberger, Ulman, Prof. Dr.
Function Director
Research Area Lifespan cognitive/neurocognitive development
Behavioral and neuronal plasticity across the lifespan. Brain-behavior relations across the lifespan. Multivariate developmental methodology. Relations between sensory and cognitive aging
M&B Topics Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Center for Lifespan Psychology, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
Phone +49 30 82406572
E-mail seklindenberger-please remove this text-@mpib-berlin.mpg.de
Homepage http://ntfm.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/mpib/FMPro?-db=MPIB_Mitarbeit...
Publications
Menzel, Randolf, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Biologie - Neurobiologie, Freie Universität Berlin
Associative learning, memory consolidation, neural correlates of associative plasticity at the network level
Menzel, Randolf, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor
Research Area Associative learning, memory consolidation, neural correlates of associative plasticity at the network level
We study the neural basis of learning and memory in an insect, the honeybee. Starting from behavioural analysis we determine neural correlates of associative learning using intracellular, extracellular recordings and Ca imaging. The network properties of associative plasticity are modelled, and predictions are made to guide our experimental approach. We take advantage of the fact that this insect not only learns a whole range of stimuli under natural conditions but also when it is set up for recording and imaging.
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Institut für Biologie - Neurobiologie, Freie Universität Berlin
Phone +49 30 83853930
E-mail menzel-please remove this text-@neurobiologie.fu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.neurobiologie.fu-berlin.de/menzel/menzel.html
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Müller, Klaus-Robert, Prof. Dr.
Technische Universität Berlin & Fraunhofer Institut für Rechnerarchitektur und Softwaretechnik Berlin
Statistical learning theory for neural networks, support vector machines and ensemble learning techniques
Müller, Klaus-Robert, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor
Research Area Statistical learning theory for neural networks, support vector machines and ensemble learning techniques
My research areas include statistical learning theory for neural networks, support vector machines and ensemble learning techniques. My contributions have furthermore covered the field of adaptive signal processing with emphasis on time-series analysis, statistical denoising methods and blind source separation. Application interests are currently focussed on the analysis of biomedical data, in particular on single trial analysis of electro-encephalography (EEG) data, which has most recently led to the successful establishing of the Berlin brain computer interface (jointly with Charité). Furthermore I have contributed to the application of machine learning techniques to genomic data, more precisely to microarray data analysis and to genefinding. Another important application focus is on hacker intrusion detection using machine learning technology for finding previously unseen attacks from network data. The major objective of my research is to pursue research all the way from theory to application. To this end, I am contributing to the generic theoretical development of new and well-founded data analysis and machine learning techniques that can be used in the natural sciences and in industry. At the same time the aim is to contribute to a better understanding and furthering of the underlying scientific question.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Institute Technische Universität Berlin & Fraunhofer Institut für Rechnerarchitektur und Softwaretechnik Berlin
Phone +49 30 31478620
E-mail krm-please remove this text-@cs.tu-berlin.de
Homepage http://ml.cs.tu-berlin.de/de/index.html
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Müller, Olaf, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (on research leave until March 2012)
Philosophy of language, philosophy of science, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics
Müller, Olaf, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor in Philosophy
Research Area Philosophy of language, philosophy of science, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 3: Language
Institute Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (on research leave until March 2012)
Phone +49 30 20932852
E-mail muelleol-please remove this text-@staff.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.philosophie.hu-berlin.de/institut/lehrstuehle/nat...
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Obermayer, Klaus, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Softwaretechnik und Theoretische Informatik, Technische Universität Berlin
Computational neuroscience, machine learning, analysis of neural data
Obermayer, Klaus, Prof. Dr.
Function Head of the Neural Information Processing Group
Research Area Computational neuroscience, machine learning, analysis of neural data
Current research areas are: models of neuronal systems (visual perception, working memory, reward-based learning & decision making) machine learning (inductive learing, pattern recognition, learning on structured data), new methods for the analysis of neuronal and biomedical data (imaging methods, multi-electrode recordings, genetic data).
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Institute Institut für Softwaretechnik und Theoretische Informatik, Technische Universität Berlin
Phone +49 30 31473442
E-mail oby-please remove this text-@cs.tu-berlin.de
Homepage http://ni.cs.tu-berlin.de/
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Obrig, Hellmuth, Priv.-Doz. Dr.
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Non-invasive optical imaging, Neuroscience, Neurology
Obrig, Hellmuth, Priv.-Doz. Dr.
Function
Research Area Non-invasive optical imaging, Neuroscience, Neurology
Methodologically centred around non-invasive optical techniques my work is grouped around three major issues. Investigating the basis of vascular imaging we address questions concerned with neurovascular coupling. We are interested e.g. in the vascular response to neuronal inhibition. The methodology also is valuable in infant research, where we address issues of language acquisition. Finally stroke research especially bedside monitoring of perfusion is a clinical focus of research.
M&B Topics Topic 3: Language
Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Phone +49 341 9940-2213
E-mail obrig-please remove this text-@cbs.mpg.de
Homepage http://www.cbs.mpg.de/staff/obrig-10918
Publications
Pauen, Michael, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Philosophy of mind
Pauen, Michael, Prof. Dr.
Function Academic Director, Berlin School of Mind and Brain; Professor in Philosophy
Research Area Philosophy of mind
My work focuses on the interface between neuroscience and philosophy. Central issues are consciousness, self-consciousness and free will. I am particularly interested in understanding how first person experience is related to third person neuroscience and how empirical results concerning decision making can be integrated into an adequate theory of human freedom and responsibility. In addition, I work on the ethical consequences of neuroscientific research.
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 2: Decision-making
Institute Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20932843
E-mail michael.pauen-please remove this text-@philosophie.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.michael-pauen.de/
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Perler, Dominik, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Philosophy of mind, history of philosophical psychology
Perler, Dominik, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor in Philosophy
Research Area Philosophy of mind, history of philosophical psychology
I work on the history of philosophy of mind and focus on the following topics: - medieval and early modern theories of intentionality - Rationalist explanations of sensory experience - theories of animal cognition - cognitivist theories of emotions
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Institute Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20932204
E-mail perlerd-please remove this text-@philosophie.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www2.hu-berlin.de/tdg/mitarb/perler.php
Publications
Pompino-Marschall, Bernd, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Deutsche Sprache und Linguistik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phonetics and phonology, speech motor control and perception
Pompino-Marschall, Bernd, Prof. Dr.
Function
Research Area Phonetics and phonology, speech motor control and perception
My main research areas are articulatory modelling and speech perception. (Project on articulatory compensation with artificial palates; project on the emergence of vowel systems from acoustic and auditory vowel spaces). The biological base of the ‘front end’ of language: speech.
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 3: Language
Institute Institut für Deutsche Sprache und Linguistik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20939643
E-mail bernd.pompino-marschall-please remove this text-@rz.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www2.hu-berlin.de/phonetik
Publications
Schmidt, Thomas, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Practical philosophy; ethics.
Schmidt, Thomas, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor of philosophy (chair for practical philosophy/ethics)
Research Area Practical philosophy; ethics.
My research focuses on issues in practical philosophy broadly conceived. I am interested both in topics related to the foundational issues in practical philosophy (such as moral objectivity, moral normativity, moral responsibility and practical reason) and in issues in normative ethical theory (for further details,http://www.philosophie.hu-berlin.de/institut/lehrstuehle/ethik/forschung).
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20932763
E-mail t.schmidt-please remove this text-@philosophie.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.philosophie.hu-berlin.de/institut/lehrstuehle/eth...
Publications
Schmitz, Dietmar, Prof. Dr.
Neurowissenschaftliches Forschungszentrum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Cellular and molecular neurobiology
Schmitz, Dietmar, Prof. Dr.
Function
Research Area Cellular and molecular neurobiology
Our group is active in the field of cellular and molecular neurobiology with the following major areas: - Cellular and molecular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity - Mechanisms and function of short-term and long-term plasticity at the hippocampal mossy fiber synapse - Modulation and development of synaptic transmission, plasticity and neuronal networks -Homeostatic plasticity, hyperexcitability, epilepsy - ‘Synaptopathy’ in neurological-psychiatric disorders such as Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Mental retardation, Autism
M&B Topics Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Neurowissenschaftliches Forschungszentrum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 450539054
E-mail dietmar.schmitz-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.charite.de/schmitzlab/
Publications
Schooler, Lael, Ph.D.
Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
Adaptive behavior and cognition
Schooler, Lael, Ph.D.
Function Senior research scientist
Research Area Adaptive behavior and cognition
Our group is active in the field of adaptive behavior and cognition, with the following major areas: bounded rationality, evolutionary psychology, social intelligence, risk communication.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Institute Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
Phone +49 30 82406355
E-mail schooler-please remove this text-@mpib-berlin.mpg.de
Homepage http://ntfm.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/mpib/FMPro?-db=MPIB_Mitarbeit...
Publications
Schwintowski, Hans-Peter, Prof. Dr.
Juristische Fakultät, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Neurobiology of law and ethical decision-making
Schwintowski, Hans-Peter, Prof. Dr.
Function
Research Area Neurobiology of law and ethical decision-making
Research Fields. Our group is active in the field of neurobiology of law, ethical decision-making, methods of law, civil law, commercial law, company law, anti trust law, German and European energy law, business law; insurance law; stock corporation law, neuronal basis and development of law and justice. Interdisciplinary Approach. The idea is that judging morally not only involves brain areas that are known to be involved in processing sentences or semantic aspects of language but also the prefrontal cortex.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Institute Juristische Fakultät, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20933313
E-mail hps-please remove this text-@rewi.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.rewi.hu-berlin.de/jura/ls/swt/
Publications
Sommer, Werner, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Psychologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Cognitive neuroscience
Sommer, Werner, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor in Psychology
Research Area Cognitive neuroscience
I am using event-related brain potentials (ERPs), eye tracking and other peripheral physiological signals to investigate the human mind. In my research group we are currently running funded projects about (counterintuitive) semantic concepts, knowledge effects on perception, individual differences in face cognition, coregistration of EEG and eye movements during left-to-right reading, emotions in word and face processing, adaptation processes in cognitive conflicts, and implicit activation of memory and actions in dual task situations. I offer a lively, enthusiastic and friendly research environment within a fairly large research group with expertise in different areas of cognitive neuroscience and many national and international (China, Israel, Japan, Spain, Swizzerland, UK) cooperations. For more information, please visit http://www.psychologie.hu-berlin.de/prof/bio
M&B Topics Topic 1: Conscious and unconscious perception
Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 3: Language
Institute Institut für Psychologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20934886
E-mail werner.sommer-please remove this text-@cms.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://zope.psychologie.hu-berlin.de/prof/bio
Publications
Spalek, Katharina, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Deutsche Sprache und Linguistik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Language production, mental lexicon
Spalek, Katharina, Prof. Dr.
Function Juniorprofessor
Research Area Language production, mental lexicon
My general area of interest is the study of spoken language production, particularly the retrieval of information from the mental lexicon (our long term memory storage of the words we know). I study the processes involved in lexical selection using both behavioural and brain imaging methods. I am particularly interested in how we resolve competition during the retrieval of words, either competition from related words in the same language or competition from a second language known by the speaker. Another area of interest is the question whether and in how far task demands can affect the core processes of language production.
M&B Topics Topic 3: Language
Institute Institut für Deutsche Sprache und Linguistik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20939642
E-mail katharina.spalek-please remove this text-@staff.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.linguistik.hu-berlin.de/institut/professuren/psyl...
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Stoecker, Ralf, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Philosophie, Universität Potsdam
Applied ethics, philosophy of action
Stoecker, Ralf, Prof. Dr.
Function Professor in Philosophy
Research Area Applied ethics, philosophy of action
I have a broad interest in different areas of systematic philosophy, which has made it possible to profit from findings in e.g. ontology and philosophy of language for the solution of problems in applied ethics. Areas of specialization are (1) the philosophy of action, where I have developed a non standard account of agency; (2) matters of life and death in applied ethics (particularly brain death); (3) reflections on the concept of human dignity in theoretical ethics.
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Institut für Philosophie, Universität Potsdam
Phone +49 331 9771801
E-mail rstoeck-please remove this text-@rz.uni-potsdam.de
Homepage http://www.uni-potsdam.de/u/philosophie/inst/stoecker/stoeck...
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Ströhle, Andreas, Prof. Dr.
Klinik für Psychiatrie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Cognitive and behavioral neuroscience
Ströhle, Andreas, Prof. Dr.
Function Head, Neurobiology of Anxiety
Research Area Cognitive and behavioral neuroscience
The main focus of research of our group is to further characterize the neurobiology of anxiety and anxiety disorders. Based on preclinical and clinical findings new treatment approaches are developed and characterized; at the moment we study the possible role of exercise and the pharmacological optimization of psychotherapy. An additional area of research is the functional characterization of reward and emotion regulation in other mental disorders, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and depression.
M&B Topics Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Klinik für Psychiatrie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 30 450517034
E-mail andreas.stroehle-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.charite.de/psychiatrie/mitarbeiter/stroehle.html
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van der Meer, Elke E., Prof. Dr.
Institut für Psychologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Cognitive psychology
van der Meer, Elke E., Prof. Dr.
Function Professor in Cognitive Psychology
Research Area Cognitive psychology
My research projects focus on higher cognitive processes (e.g., analogical reasoning, mathematical cognition, impact of learning and proficiency), mental representation and retrieval of event knowledge, language processing (e.g., discourse processing, impact of pragmatic and prosodic information), and applied cognitive psychology (e.g., perception and emotional evaluation of urban environment). These topics are addressed with experimental approaches derived from Neuroscience (e.g., fMRI) and from Cognitive Psychology/Psychophysiology (reaction times, task-evoked pupillary responses, eye movements, electrodermal activity).
M&B Topics Topic 2: Decision-making
Topic 3: Language
Institute Institut für Psychologie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 20939390
E-mail meerelke-please remove this text-@cms.hu-berlin.de
Homepage http://www.psychologie.hu-berlin.de/prof/kog/mitarb/mit_anz_...
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Villringer, Arno, Prof. Dr.
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Science, Leipzig & Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Brain imaging and cognitive neurology
Villringer, Arno, Prof. Dr.
Function Director of Max Planck Institute; Academic Director, Berlin School of Mind and Brain
Research Area Brain imaging and cognitive neurology
Research Fields: Our group is active in the fields of neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, and neurology focusing on the following areas: somatosensory system, neurovascular coupling, stroke. Interdisciplinary Approach: The work of my group on structural and functional brain imaging in the Berlin NeuroImaging Center is performed together with psychologists, linguists, biologists, physicists, chemists, biochemists, and computational neuroscientists. We perform joint research projects with members of the departments of Psychology and Linguistics at Humboldt Universität, the Max-Planck-Institute for Human Development, the Departments of Law at Humboldt-Universität and University of Vermont, computational neuroscientists at the Technical University of Berlin, and the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB). We participate actively in the recently founded interdisciplinary “Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, Berlin”.
M&B Topics Topic 4: Brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny
Topic 5: Brain disorders and mental dysfunction
Institute Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Science, Leipzig & Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Phone +49 30 450560142
E-mail arno.villringer-please remove this text-@charite.de
Homepage http://www.cbs.mpg.de/staff/villringer-10668
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Wartenburger, Isabell, Prof. Dr.
Institut für Linguistik, Universität Potsdam & Berlin NeuroImaging Center, Klinik für Neurologie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Neural basis of language processing and language development
Wartenburger, Isabell, Prof. Dr.
Function Group leader, Neurocognition of Language/ Neurolinguistics
Research Area Neural basis of language processing and language development
I’m interested in the neural basis of higher cognitive processing and development of cognitive functions and language by use of psychophysiological and brain imaging methods (fMRI, NIRS, EEG) in infants, healthy adults, and language impaired patients. I’m also interested in brain plasticity after (language) training and treatment in aphasic patients.
M&B Topics Topic 3: Language
Institute Institut für Linguistik, Universität Potsdam & Berlin NeuroImaging Center, Klinik für Neurologie, CCM, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Phone +49 33 1977-2928
E-mail isabell.wartenburger-please remove this text-@uni-potsdam.de
Homepage http://uni-potsdam.de/nola
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