NeuroImaging Research Group
Welcome to the neuroimaging research group of the NeuroCognition platform.
Profile
Embedded in the life & brain research centre in Bonn, which started scientific operations at the beginning of 2005, the neuroimaging research group aggregates academic and commercial research.
In basic medical fundamental research we are particularly engaged in the investigation of cryptogenic epilepsies as well as in the functions of language and memory. In cooperation with other research groups of the NeuroCognition platform we utilize the unique possibilities of embracing genetics into this research as well.
The second focus of our interest is directed towards the still young but fast growing research fields of neuroeconomics and neuromarketing. While neuromarketing aspires to deliver deeper insight into consumer behaviour and the effect of advertising, neuroeconomics is primarily engaged in the decision making behaviour of the market actors. Our neuroimaging research group uses the knowledge of its interdisciplinary teams of neurologists, psychologists, physicists and econimists as well as excellent technical equipment to investigate economical relevant questions using neuroscientific methods.
In the field of neuroeconomics we collaborate closely with Prof. Armin Falk. As Professor of Economics at the University of Bonn and associate member of LIFE&BRAIN he heads the research in neuroeconomics togehter with Prof. Christian E. Elger .
Technical equipment
The neuroimaging research group is in the possession of two magnetic resonance scanner (MRT): 1. Siemens Avanto 1.5 Tesla 
2. Siemens Trio 3.0 Tesla 
Both devices are exclusively provided for research purpose only. This guarantees that our studies can be accomplished in a fast and efficient manner while offering a maximum flexibility. Common problems with difficult obtainable data are omitted.
The research group is using this possibility to carry out experiments involving two test persons at the same time which can only be done at very few places in the world
Besides magnetic resonance scanners, we also apply very modern stimulation-equipment with high-quality video-goggles and headphones that can be used in the MRI scanner. In comparison to conventional projection methods which use mirrors to show stimuli presentations, the subjects feel much more integrated into the presentation and better shielded from the scanner-environment. In addition to image- and video material, audio material (noise, sounds and spoken words) can also be presented in the MRI. Therefore the machines are equipped with headphones which have been specially developed to function in the high-frequency-magnetic-field so that test persons can be acoustically stimulated.
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