Title: A multi-methodological approach to understanding our social and affective brain

Speaker: Pascal Molenberghs, Ph.D.（Monash University）

Time: May 9 2017 (Tue) 13:00-15:00

Venue: Room 1113, Wang Kezhen Building

<span font-size:16px;"="">In this talk, I will give an overview of the different neuroscience studies I have conducted to better understand our social and emotional brain. Topics covered include the neuroscience of intergroup relations, empathy, morality and Theory of Mind. I will also briefly discuss some of the new topics that we are planning to explore such as treating PTSD with real-time fMRI neurofeedback and building stress resilience through a physical and mental intervention program. To investigate these topics, I use a wide range of techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), voxel-based lesion symptom mapping (VLSM), tract-wise statistical analyses (TSA), blood analyses, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), voxel-based morphometry (VBM), activation likelihood estimation (ALE) meta-analyses and neuropsychological testing in stroke patients. Given the wide range of topics, I am sure at least one is of interest to you so make sure to come along.

Host PI：Shihui Han