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Mind, Brain and Behaviour

Short Description

Understanding the brain and, ultimately, the human mind is the key goal of the joint activities of the Campus Research Focus "Mind, Brain and Behaviour." Basic research projects span from subcellular processes to the whole brain, in healthy subjects and in neurological and psychiatric patients. Interdisciplinary approaches bring together scientists from biology, computer science, language sciences, mathematics, medicine, pharmacy, physics, psychology and sports science. In their projects they join forces to understand the healthy and diseased brain.

In the field of Behavioral and System Neurosciences researchers study the functions of the human mind and behaviour in an integrated way, using highly realistic contexts, delivered through innovative technologies, such as virtual reality, computer graphics and artificially controlled colour and illumination environments. Researchers are also using artificial intelligence, machine-learning approaches, and models to develop state-of-the-art early-warning systems that prepare and protect people, infrastructure, and the economy (i.e. extreme events and their impacts). These techniques make it possible to combine the full richness of human experiences and behaviour in naturalistic conditions, with rigorous scientific control.  

The strategic importance of the Neurosciences and Psychology is also documented by recently launched research-oriented Master study programmes. These research activities and individualized training concepts allow to attract the most talented international students and early stage researchers to central Hesse and provide them with state-of-the-art infrastructure for their training and research work.

The scientists at the Campus Research Focus Mind, Brain and Behaviour have established an outstanding national and international reputation over the last two decades. This context of excellence provides a unique platform for the further development of existing and future collaborative research enterprises.

Successful Joint Research

Research Infrastructure

  • Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) Scanner, Giessen University
  • Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) Scanner, Marburg University 
Participating Researchers

At Justus Liebig University Giessen

  • Prof. Dr. Benjamin de Haas
    Psychology, JLU
  • Dr. Katharina Dobs
    Psychology, JLU
  • Prof. PhD. Fulvio Domini
    Psychology, JLU / Cognitive, Linguistic and Psychological Sciences, Brown University (Rhode Island, USA)
  • Prof. Dr. Katja Dörschner-Boyaci
    Psychology, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Roland Fleming
    Psychology, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Katja Fiehler
    Psychology, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Karl Gegenfurtner
    Psychology, JLU
  • Dr. Martin Hebart
    Medicine, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Mathias Hegele
    Sports Science, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Dr. Jürgen Hennig
    Psychology, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Daniel Kaiser
    Mathematics Institute, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Bianca van Kemenade
    Departyment of Medicine
  • Prof. Dr. Markus Knauff
    Psychology, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Hermann Müller
    Sports Science, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Jörn Munzert
    Sports Science, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Christoph Rummel
    Veterinary Medicine, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Gudrun Schwarzer
    Psychology, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Rudolf Stark
    Psychology, JLU
  • Prof. Dr. Bianca Wittmann
    Psychology, JLU

 

At Philipps-Universität Marburg

  • Prof. Dr. Annette Borchers
    Morphology and Evolution of Animals, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Frank Bremmer
    Neurophysics, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Niels Decher
    Vegetative Physiology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Moritz Bünemann
    Pharmacology and Toxicology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Carsten Culmsee
    Clinical Pharmacy, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Dominik Endres
    Theoretical Neurosciences, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Stefan Hofmann
    Psychology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Uwe Homberg
    Neurobiology & Ethology, UMR
  • Dr. Andreas Gabriel
    University Computer Center (HRZ), UMR
  • Dr. Mareike Grotheer
    Psychology, Educational Neuroscience, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Andreas Jansen
    Neuroimaging, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Christina Kauschke
    German Linguistics, Clinical Linguistics, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. med. Tilo Kircher
    Psychiatry UMR
  • Prof. Dr. med. Susanne Knake
    Neurology UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Axel Krug
    Neuropsychology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Harald Lachnit
    Experimental and Biological Psychology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Stephanie Mehl
    Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Igor Nenadić
    Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, UMR
  • Jun. Prof. Dr. Dipl.-Biol. Katja Nieweg
    Physiology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Johannes Oberwinkler
    Molecular Psychology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Oertel
    Neurology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Dominik Oliver
    Neurophysiology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Dr. Martin Peper
    Neuropsychology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Timothy D. Plant
    Pharmacology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Winfried Rief
    Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Marco Rust
    Biochemical Pharmacology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Joachim Schachtner
    Neurobiology and Ethology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Anna Schubö
    Cognitive Neuroscience of Perception and Action, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Alexander Schütz
    General and Biological Psychology
  • Prof. Dr. Rainer Schwarting
    Behavioral Neuroscience, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Benjamin Straube
    Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Kati Thieme
    Medical Psychology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Lars Timmermann
    Neurology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Metin Üngör
    Psychology, UMR
  • Prof. Dr. Eberhard Weihe
    Molecular Neurosciences, UMR

At Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

  • Prof. Dr. Boris Keil
    Life Science Engineering, THM
Contact person

Justus Liebig University Giessen
Prof. Dr. Karl Gegenfurtner
 Department of Psychology
Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10
35394 Gießen
E-Mail

Prof. Dr. Katja Fiehler
 Experimental Psychology
Team "Perception & Action"
Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10F
35394 Gießen
E-Mail

Philipps-Universität Marburg
Prof. Dr. Frank Bremmer
 Neurophysics
Karl-von-Frisch Str. 8a
35043 Marburg
E-Mail