CURRENT RESEARCH

We explore and research the complexity of human behavior on the whole, focusing on drivers (often unconscious) of our actions and emotions: the brain mechanisms! The consultants and researchers of our team have a solid experience in related areas and disciplines: neuroscience, psychology, biology, medicine, HR management, etc. being able to integrate inter-related perspectives on the research process.

Our research projects are carried out under the heading of "Brain Science Research Institute”, some of these projects involving partnerships with organizations and institutions such as: Centrul Medical Unirea, Medix, etc.

• We have conducted the research project “Neural correlates of craving control in smokers” between May 2010 and February 2011, in partnership with cu Medix Co. Bucharest and Unirea Medical Center. In this project we have used fMRI and BrainPerform tool to investigate the neuronal networks and individual control capabilities which are responsible for the success in quit smoking.

• Between October 2010 and February 2011 we have conducted the research project “Immune response and the perception of control over own life”, in partnership with Medix Co. Bucharest, R&D IRIST LABMED and Centrul Medical Unirea. In this project we have used fMRI, blood analyses and several well-being scales in order to investigate how the brain’s ability to deal with ambiguous stimuli impacts the subjective perception of control over own life and activities. We also tested the link between subjective perception of control and the response of the immune system.

• In March 2011, we start the project “Neuroplastic and anti-inflammatory changes induced by Brain Fitness in stressed people”, in partnership with Centrul Medical Unirea. In this project we use Diffusion Tensor Imaging MRI and blood analyses in order to investigate the differences on brain connectivity and immune response between stressed and non-stressed people, and will test how Brain Fitness exercises will increase brain connectivity as well as the efficiency of the immune system in stressed people.