2020
Wearable interoceptive technologies
Daniele Di Lernia, PhD, University of the Sacred Heart of Milan
Countering the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation: Using a sleep-inducing neuromodulation device to improve physicians’ empathy and decision making
Anat Perry, Shoham Choshen-Hillel, PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Alex Gileles-Hillel, MD. Hadassah Medical Center
Facilitating mindfulness training with ultrasonic neuromodulation
Joseph “Jay” Sanguinetti, John JB Allen, PhD, University of Arizona
Dyadic neurofeedback: Driving neuro-wellness through empathy
Prof. Simone Shamay-Tsoory, Dr. Ben Strauber, University of Haifa
The psychophysical lab: An interdisciplinary approach to wellbeing
Prof. Ohad Nachtomy, Technion Institute of Technology; Prof. Moshe Bar, Bar-Ilan University
Overcoming Habits by Stimulating the Brain’s Gaze Control Network
Dr. Uri Hertz, Yafit Gabay & Shai Gabay, University of Haifa
The caring project; Identifying factors underlying the benefits of emotional support provision for the supporter
Dr. Reout Arbel, Noga Cohen & Tomer Sagi, University Of Haifa
Revealing maladaptive thought dynamics in real life with neural decoding
Dr. Eran Eldar, Isaac Fradkin, PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Dr. Noam Schneck, Columbia University
2019
Towards emotion psychophysics: Ratio-scales of experienced emotion intensity
Prof. Nachshon Meiran
Ben Gurion University
Bright beginnings – morning light interventions for the long-term augmentation of psychological well-being and social clock realignment in young adults, a proof-of-concept study
Dr. Maria Korman
Ariel University
Measuring and influencing mind-body interactions
Prof. Ehud Ahissar
Weizmann Institute of Science
I see how you feel: Classification of emotional states using thermal imaging and video magnification
Prof. Yitzhak Yitzhaky, Dr. Michael Gilead
Ben Gurion University
A Tailor d Mindfulness-based Training Environment using an Automatic Facial Expressions Identification and Neurofeedback
Prof. Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus, Prof. Ron Kimmel
Technion Institute of Technology
Reappraisal or absorption? Neural correlates of two emotion regulation strategies in response to complex emotional events and their influence on momentary well-being.
Dr. David Anaki
Bar Ilan University
Facilitating real-time emotion regulation using data-driven, dynamic haptic textures
Prof. Maya Tamir, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, & Ms. Maya Shechter, Bezalel
a priori identification of stress vulnerability in natural settings: towards preventative medicine
Dr. Roee Admon
Haifa University
Surprise and Engagement: What multimodal data can tell us about positive emotions while interacting with VR’s visual and tactile stimuli”
Dr. Ilana Dubovi
Tel Aviv University
Improved stress coping using just-in-time mental preparedness exercises
Dr. Ran Gilad-Bachrach
Tel Aviv University
Towards neurobiologically informed automatic emotion sensing
Mr. Itamar Jalon
Tel Aviv University
Optimization of computerized CBT interventions for improving self-esteem and well-being through Theta EEG Neurofeedback
Prof. Daniel A. Levy, Prof. Guy Doron & Dr. Limor Shtoots
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
Body-based closed-loop system to detect, assess, and prevent interoceptive dysfunctions during emotional processing
Felix Schoeller & Pattie Maes, MIT; Roy Salomon, Bar Ilan University
2018
The nasal cycle: a novel indicator and regulator of mood and cognition
Noam Sobel
The Weizmann Institute
Autonomous sensing patch for non-invasive and real-time evaluation of stress
Hossam Haick
Technion Institute of Technology
Dopamine wearable self-fueled sweat biosensor
Lital Alfonta & Rafael Shikler
Ben Gurion University
Bridging the gap between body, mind and emotion- elucidating the representations of brain maps in the brain’s self-referential networks
Amir Amedi
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The contribution of exploration and uncertainty to ‘normal’ anxiety and well-being: a neural-circuits approach
Rony Paz
Weizmann Institute
Deconstructing the heart-brain coherence protocol: emotions and cardiac activity
Yael Yaniv & Assaf Schuster
Technion Institute of Technology
Eye to eye: identification and remediation of social-communication deficits using eye movements
Yoni Pertzov, Hillel Aviezer & Shlomo Israel
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Neuronal mechanisms underlying creativity in the human brain
Rafi Malach
Weizmann Institute
Remote sensing of negative mood tendencies and enhancing resilience in the general population: advanced computational models, novel behavioral tasks, eye-tracking, virtual reality and physiological measures
Tom Schonberg, Jonathan Berant & Aya Meltzer-Asscher
Tel Aviv University
Neuromarkers for emotional resilience and vulnerability to sleep deprivation
Oren Shriki
Ben Gurion University
Individual differences in rhythmic cognition: a key to optimal experience
Ayelet Landau
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2017
Reward system activity using NF – Develop a new strategy to activate reward system activity using NF. Then, we will examine how such brain modulation affects the immune response
Profs. Asya Rolls & Talma Hendler
Technion Instiute of Technology, Tel Aviv University
Perfect architectural design for urban dwellers
Drs. Dafna Fisher-Gewirtzman, Shamay-Tsoory S., Peled-Avron L. & Chen E
Technion Institute of Technology
Towards Reliable Monitoring and Machine Induced Regulation of Stress in Every Day Life using Highly Immersive Virtual Reality
Dr. Doron Friedman
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
Examining the Effectiveness of a Mentalizing-Based Emotion Regulation Intervention in Laboratory and Ambulatory Settings
Dr. Michael Gilead
Ben Gurion University
What can the brain teach us about effective cognitive training: Using machine learning and fMRI in search of effective personalized training to improve wellbeing
Drs. Sigal Zilcha-Mano & Hadas Okon-Singer
Haifa University
Reducing of Social Anxiety – A Novel Translational Therapeutic Approach to the Reducing of Social Anxiety in Clinically and Sub-Clinically Afflicted Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Interrogation of Potential Neuromarkers of Treatment Efficacy via Gaze-Contingent Music Reward Therapy
Prof. Yair Bar Haim
Tel Aviv University
Identifying & isolating the wellbeing-promoting components of mindfulness practice
Dr. Ziv Ardi
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
EEG-tACS closed loop technology for enhancing emotional wellbeing
Dino Levy PhD, Ori- Ossmy PhD, Tal Sela – PhD
Tel Aviv University