We investigate how the human brain generates behaviour, thoughts and feelings and how to use this knowledge to help patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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What is human neuroimaging?
Human neuroimaging allows us to non-invasively investigate brain structure and function.
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What we study
Human brain functions we study include; Action, Decision Making, Emotion, Hearing, Language, Memory, Navigation, Seeing, Self awareness, Social Behaviour and the Bayesian Brain.
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How does human neuroimaging make a difference?
Understanding how the human brain normally generates our behaviour, thoughts and feelings helps us to identify what goes wrong in neurological and psychiatric disorders and how these disorders might best be treated.
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Statistical Parametric Mapping
Our leading software for analysing neuroimaging data was developed at FIL.
How do cues of acceptance or rejection from a partner influence commitment in people with #BPD?
— Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging (@WCHN_UCL) April 12, 2021
New study "Probing commitment in individuals with borderline personality disorder" published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research: https://t.co/rltumzbOqd
Today marks the beginning of #ParkinsonsAwarenessWeek.
— Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging (@WCHN_UCL) April 11, 2021
This time last year, the WCHN showcased an exhibition at Central Saint Martins.
Patterns of Perception brought together scientists, artists, dancers and people living with #ParkinsonsDisease to share creative works. pic.twitter.com/7VmDWScjpi
Our Visual Perception team explore how prior knowledge and expectations influence how we perceive the world.
— Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging (@WCHN_UCL) April 8, 2021
Read more about their research here👇https://t.co/3HSKPJYJbC