Grants

Investigating the brain’s impact on our immune system

Prof. Talma Hendler, Tel Aviv University, Prof. Asya Rolls, Technion

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Project
Awardee
Year
Publication
Project
Non-invasive detection of deep brain paroxysmal discharges in human sleep 
PI
Yuval Nir
Tel Aviv University
Year
2024
PI
Yuval Nir
Tel Aviv University
Year
2024
Project
Towards neurobiologically informed automatic emotion sensing
PI
Itamar Jalon
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019
PI
Itamar Jalon
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019
Project
Deconstructing the heart-brain coherence protocol: emotions and cardiac activity
PI
Yael Yaniv; Assaf Schuster
Technion
Year
2018
PI
Yael Yaniv; Assaf Schuster
Technion
Year
2018
Project
Dopamine wearable self-fueled sweat biosensor
PI
Lital Alfonta; Raphael Shikler
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2018
PI
Lital Alfonta; Raphael Shikler
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
Neuromarkers for emotional resilience and vulnerability to sleep deprivation
PI
Oren Shriki
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2018
PI
Oren Shriki
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2018
Project
Measuring and influencing mind-body interactions
PI
Ehud Ahissar
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2019
PI
Ehud Ahissar
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2019
Project
a priori identification of stress vulnerability in natural settings: towards preventative medicine
PI
Roee Admon
University of Haifa
Year
2019
PI
Roee Admon
University of Haifa
Year
2019
Publication
View Link →
Project
Surprise and Engagement: What multimodal data can tell us about positive emotions while interacting with VR’s visual and tactile stimuli
PI
Ilana Dubovi
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019
PI
Ilana Dubovi
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019
Project
Improved stress coping using just-in-time mental preparedness exercises
PI
Ran Gilad-Bachrach
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019
PI
Ran Gilad-Bachrach
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019
Project
Reappraisal or absorption? Neural correlates of two emotion regulation strategies in response to complex emotional events and their influence on momentary well-being
PI
David Anaki
Bar-Ilan University
Year
2019
PI
David Anaki
Bar-Ilan University
Year
2019
Project
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
PI
Maria Korman
Ariel College
Year
2019
PI
Maria Korman
Ariel College
Year
2019
Project
A Tailored Mindfulness-based Training Environment using an Automatic Facial Expressions Identification and Neuro-feedback
PI
Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus; Ron Kimmel
Technion
Year
2019
PI
Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus; Ron Kimmel
Technion
Year
2019
Project
Facilitating real-time emotion regulation using data-driven, dynamic haptic textures
PI
Maya Tamir; Maya Shechter
Hebrew University
Year
2019
PI
Maya Tamir; Maya Shechter
Hebrew University
Year
2019
Project
Towards emotion psychophysics: Ratio-scales of experienced emotion intensity
PI
Nachshon Meiran
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2019
PI
Nachshon Meiran
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2019
Project
I see how you feel: Classification of emotional states using thermal imaging and video magnification
PI
Yitzhak Yitzhaky; Michael Gilead
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2019
PI
Yitzhak Yitzhaky; Michael Gilead
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2019
Project
Body-based closed-loop system to detect, assess, and prevent interoceptive dysfunctions during emotional processing
PI
Felix Schoeller; Roi Salomon
BIU/MIT
Year
2019
PI
Felix Schoeller; Roi Salomon
BIU/MIT
Year
2019
Publication
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Project
The plasticity of emotional wellbeing (EWB): mHealth aproaches to the cultivation and measurement of EWB
PI
Richard J Davidson
The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Year
2021
PI
Richard J Davidson
The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Year
2021
Project
Inhibition and Creativity: Mechanisms and Enhancement
PI
Tal Ivancovsky
Bar-Ilan University
Year
PI
Tal Ivancovsky
Bar-Ilan University
Year
Publication
View Link →
Project
Boosting Self-Awareness of the Brain’s Happiness-State
PI
Christian Paret
TAU
Year
PI
Christian Paret
TAU
Year
Publication
View Link →
Project
SunDial: Proof-of concept study for dawn simulating light intervention as means to induce long-term mood and affective control enhancement
PI
Carmit Gal
Ariel
Year
PI
Carmit Gal
Ariel
Year
Project
Revealing Maladaptive Thought Dynamics in Real Life with Neural Decoding
PI
Eran Eldar; Noam Schneck; Isaac Fradkin
Hebrew
Year
2020
PI
Eran Eldar; Noam Schneck; Isaac Fradkin
Hebrew
Year
2020
Project
The Caring Project: Identifying Factors Underlying the Benefits of Emotional Support Provision for the Supporter
PI
Reout Arbel; Noga Cohen; Tomer Sagi
University of Haifa
Year
2020
PI
Reout Arbel; Noga Cohen; Tomer Sagi
University of Haifa
Year
2020
Publication
View Link →
Project
The psychophysical lab: An interdisciplinary approach to wellbeing
PI
Ohad Nachtomy; Moshe Bar
Technion
Year
2020
PI
Ohad Nachtomy; Moshe Bar
Technion
Year
2020
Project
Optimization of computerized CBT interventions for improving self-esteem and well-being through Theta EEG Neurofeedback
PI
Daniel A. Levy; Limor Shoots; Guy Doron
Reichman University
Year
2019
PI
Daniel A. Levy; Limor Shoots; Guy Doron
Reichman University
Year
2019
Project
Overcoming Habits by Stimulating the Brain’s Gaze Control Network
PI
Yafit Gabay; Shai Gabay; Uri Hertz
University of Haifa
Year
2020
PI
Yafit Gabay; Shai Gabay; Uri Hertz
University of Haifa
Year
2020
Project
Facilitating Mindfulness Training with Ultrasonic Neuromodulation
PI
Joseph “Jay” Sanguinetti; John JB Allen
University of Arizona
Year
2020
PI
Joseph “Jay” Sanguinetti; John JB Allen
University of Arizona
Year
2020
Project
Countering the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation: Using a sleep-inducing neuromodulation device to improve physicians’ empathy and decision making
PI
Alex Gileles-Hillel; Shoham Choshen-Hillel; Anat Perry
Hadassah Medical Center
Year
2020
PI
Alex Gileles-Hillel; Shoham Choshen-Hillel; Anat Perry
Hadassah Medical Center
Year
2020
Publication
View Link →
Project
Dyadic Neurofeedback: Driving Neuro-Wellness through Empathy
PI
Simone Shamay-Tsoory; Ben Strauber
University of Haifa
Year
2020
PI
Simone Shamay-Tsoory; Ben Strauber
University of Haifa
Year
2020
Project
Wearable interoceptive technologies. Non-invasive neuromodulation for stress reduction, artificial heart rate variability enhancement, and emotion recognition augmentation.
PI
Daniele Di Lernia; Giuseppe Riva; Elisa Zanier
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and Royal Holloway University of London.
Year
2020
PI
Daniele Di Lernia; Giuseppe Riva; Elisa Zanier
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and Royal Holloway University of London.
Year
2020
Project
Towards Continuous Monitoring and Machine-Induced Regulation of Stress in Every Day Life using Highly Immersive Virtual Reality
PI
Doron Friedman; Yulia Golland
Reichman University
Year
2017
PI
Doron Friedman; Yulia Golland
Reichman University
Year
2017
Publication
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Project
Reward system neuro-modulation for the enhancement of immune system resilience
PI
Talma Hendler; Asya Rolls
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
PI
Talma Hendler; Asya Rolls
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
Project
The Perfect Design For urban dwellers Endorsed by Neuroscience
PI
Dafna Fisher-Gewirtzman
Technion
Year
2017
PI
Dafna Fisher-Gewirtzman
Technion
Year
2017
Project
Development and empirical examination of a Mentalizing-based emotion-regulation intervention
PI
Michael Gilead
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2017
PI
Michael Gilead
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2017
Project
What can the brain teach us about effective cognitive training: Using machine learning and fMRI in search of effective personalized training to improve well-being
PI
Sigal Zilcha-Mano; Hadas Okon-Singer
University of Haifa
Year
2017
PI
Sigal Zilcha-Mano; Hadas Okon-Singer
University of Haifa
Year
2017
Publication
View Link →
Project
EEG-tACS closed loop technology for enhancing emotional well-being
PI
Dino Levy
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
PI
Dino Levy
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
Project
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
PI
Yair Bar-Haim
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
PI
Yair Bar-Haim
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
Project
The Nasal Cycle: A Novel Indicator and Regulator of Mood and Cognition
PI
Noam Sobel
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
PI
Noam Sobel
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
The contribution of exploration and uncertainty to ‘normal’ anxiety and well-being: A neural-circuits approach
PI
Rony Paz
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
PI
Rony Paz
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
Neuronal Mechanisms underlying Creativity in the human brain
PI
Rafi Malach
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
PI
Rafi Malach
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
Project
Individual differences in rhythmic cognition: a key to optimal experience
PI
Ayelet Landau
Hebrew University
Year
2018
PI
Ayelet Landau
Hebrew University
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
Eye to eye: Identification and remediation of social-communication deficits using eye movements
PI
Yoni Pertzov; Hillel Aviezer; Shlomo Israel
Hebrew University
Year
2018
PI
Yoni Pertzov; Hillel Aviezer; Shlomo Israel
Hebrew University
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
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
PI
Tom Schonberg; Jonathan Berant; Aya Meltzer
Tel Aviv University
Year
2018
PI
Tom Schonberg; Jonathan Berant; Aya Meltzer
Tel Aviv University
Year
2018
Project
Bridging the gap between body, mind and emotion- elucidating the representations of body maps in the brain’s self-referential network
PI
Amir Amedi
Reichman University
Year
2018
PI
Amir Amedi
Reichman University
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
Autonomous Sensing Patch for Non-Invasive & Real-Time Evaluation of Stress
PI
Hossam Haick
Technion
Year
2018
PI
Hossam Haick
Technion
Year
2018
Project
Identifying & isolating the wellbeing promoting components of mindfulness practice
PI
Ziv Ardi; Nava Levit Binnun
Reichman University
Year
2017
PI
Ziv Ardi; Nava Levit Binnun
Reichman University
Year
2017
Publication
View Link →
Project
(HM Innovations)
PI
Year
PI
Year
Project
The plasticity of emotional wellbeing (EWB): mHealth aproaches to the cultivation and measurement of EWB
PI
Richard J Davidson
The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Year
PI
Richard J Davidson
The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Year
Project
Inhibition and Creativity: Mechanisms and Enhancement
PI
Tal Ivancovsky
Bar-Ilan University
Year
PI
Tal Ivancovsky
Bar-Ilan University
Year
Publication
View Link →
Project
Boosting Self-Awareness of the Brain’s Happiness-State
PI
Christian Paret
TAU
Year
PI
Christian Paret
TAU
Year
Publication
View Link →
Project
SunDial: Proof-of concept study for dawn simulating light intervention as means to induce long-term mood and affective control enhancement
PI
Carmit Gal
Ariel
Year
PI
Carmit Gal
Ariel
Year
Project
Revealing Maladaptive Thought Dynamics in Real Life with Neural Decoding
PI
Eran Eldar; Noam Schneck; Isaac Fradkin
Hebrew
Year
2020
PI
Eran Eldar; Noam Schneck; Isaac Fradkin
Hebrew
Year
2020
Project
Measuring and influencing mind-body interactions
PI
Ehud Ahissar
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2019
PI
Ehud Ahissar
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2019
Project
Towards Continuous Monitoring and Machine-Induced Regulation of Stress in Every Day Life using Highly Immersive Virtual Reality
PI
Doron Friedman; Yulia Golland
Reichman University
Year
2017
PI
Doron Friedman; Yulia Golland
Reichman University
Year
2017
Publication
View Link →
Project
Neuromarkers for emotional resilience and vulnerability to sleep deprivation
PI
Oren Shriki
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2018
PI
Oren Shriki
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2018
Project
Dopamine wearable self-fueled sweat biosensor
PI
Lital Alfonta; Raphael Shikler
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2018
PI
Lital Alfonta; Raphael Shikler
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
Deconstructing the heart-brain coherence protocol: emotions and cardiac activity
PI
Yael Yaniv; Assaf Schuster
Technion
Year
2018
PI
Yael Yaniv; Assaf Schuster
Technion
Year
2018
Project
Autonomous Sensing Patch for Non-Invasive & Real-Time Evaluation of Stress
PI
Hossam Haick
Technion
Year
2018
PI
Hossam Haick
Technion
Year
2018
Project
Bridging the gap between body, mind and emotion- elucidating the representations of body maps in the brain’s self-referential network
PI
Amir Amedi
Reichman University
Year
2018
PI
Amir Amedi
Reichman University
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
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
PI
Tom Schonberg; Jonathan Berant; Aya Meltzer
Tel Aviv University
Year
2018
PI
Tom Schonberg; Jonathan Berant; Aya Meltzer
Tel Aviv University
Year
2018
Project
Eye to eye: Identification and remediation of social-communication deficits using eye movements
PI
Yoni Pertzov; Hillel Aviezer; Shlomo Israel
Hebrew University
Year
2018
PI
Yoni Pertzov; Hillel Aviezer; Shlomo Israel
Hebrew University
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
Individual differences in rhythmic cognition: a key to optimal experience
PI
Ayelet Landau
Hebrew University
Year
2018
PI
Ayelet Landau
Hebrew University
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
Neuronal Mechanisms underlying Creativity in the human brain
PI
Rafi Malach
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
PI
Rafi Malach
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
Project
The contribution of exploration and uncertainty to ‘normal’ anxiety and well-being: A neural-circuits approach
PI
Rony Paz
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
PI
Rony Paz
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
The Nasal Cycle: A Novel Indicator and Regulator of Mood and Cognition
PI
Noam Sobel
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
PI
Noam Sobel
Weizmann Institute of Science
Year
2018
Publication
View Link →
Project
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
PI
Yair Bar-Haim
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
PI
Yair Bar-Haim
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
Project
EEG-tACS closed loop technology for enhancing emotional well-being
PI
Dino Levy
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
PI
Dino Levy
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
Project
What can the brain teach us about effective cognitive training: Using machine learning and fMRI in search of effective personalized training to improve well-being
PI
Sigal Zilcha-Mano; Hadas Okon-Singer
University of Haifa
Year
2017
PI
Sigal Zilcha-Mano; Hadas Okon-Singer
University of Haifa
Year
2017
Publication
View Link →
Project
Development and empirical examination of a Mentalizing-based emotion-regulation intervention
PI
Michael Gilead
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2017
PI
Michael Gilead
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2017
Project
The Perfect Design For urban dwellers Endorsed by Neuroscience
PI
Dafna Fisher-Gewirtzman
Technion
Year
2017
PI
Dafna Fisher-Gewirtzman
Technion
Year
2017
Project
Reward system neuro-modulation for the enhancement of immune system resilience
PI
Talma Hendler; Asya Rolls
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
PI
Talma Hendler; Asya Rolls
Tel Aviv University
Year
2017
Project
Identifying & isolating the wellbeing promoting components of mindfulness practice
PI
Ziv Ardi; Nava Levit Binnun
Reichman University
Year
2017
PI
Ziv Ardi; Nava Levit Binnun
Reichman University
Year
2017
Publication
View Link →
Project
I see how you feel: Classification of emotional states using thermal imaging and video magnification
PI
Yitzhak Yitzhaky; Michael Gilead
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2019
PI
Yitzhak Yitzhaky; Michael Gilead
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2019
Project
The Caring Project: Identifying Factors Underlying the Benefits of Emotional Support Provision for the Supporter
PI
Reout Arbel; Noga Cohen; Tomer Sagi
University of Haifa
Year
2020
PI
Reout Arbel; Noga Cohen; Tomer Sagi
University of Haifa
Year
2020
Publication
View Link →
Project
The psychophysical lab: An interdisciplinary approach to wellbeing
PI
Ohad Nachtomy; Moshe Bar
Technion
Year
2020
PI
Ohad Nachtomy; Moshe Bar
Technion
Year
2020
Project
Overcoming Habits by Stimulating the Brain’s Gaze Control Network
PI
Yafit Gabay; Shai Gabay; Uri Hertz
University of Haifa
Year
2020
PI
Yafit Gabay; Shai Gabay; Uri Hertz
University of Haifa
Year
2020
Project
Facilitating Mindfulness Training with Ultrasonic Neuromodulation
PI
Joseph “Jay” Sanguinetti; John JB Allen
University of Arizona
Year
2020
PI
Joseph “Jay” Sanguinetti; John JB Allen
University of Arizona
Year
2020
Project
Countering the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation: Using a sleep-inducing neuromodulation device to improve physicians’ empathy and decision making
PI
Alex Gileles-Hillel; Shoham Choshen-Hillel; Anat Perry
Hadassah Medical Center
Year
2020
PI
Alex Gileles-Hillel; Shoham Choshen-Hillel; Anat Perry
Hadassah Medical Center
Year
2020
Publication
View Link →
Project
Dyadic Neurofeedback: Driving Neuro-Wellness through Empathy
PI
Simone Shamay-Tsoory; Ben Strauber
University of Haifa
Year
2020
PI
Simone Shamay-Tsoory; Ben Strauber
University of Haifa
Year
2020
Project
Wearable interoceptive technologies. Non-invasive neuromodulation for stress reduction, artificial heart rate variability enhancement, and emotion recognition augmentation.
PI
Daniele Di Lernia; Giuseppe Riva; Elisa Zanier
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and Royal Holloway University of London.
Year
2020
PI
Daniele Di Lernia; Giuseppe Riva; Elisa Zanier
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and Royal Holloway University of London.
Year
2020
Project
Body-based closed-loop system to detect, assess, and prevent interoceptive dysfunctions during emotional processing
PI
Felix Schoeller; Roi Salomon
BIU/MIT
Year
2019
PI
Felix Schoeller; Roi Salomon
BIU/MIT
Year
2019
Publication
View Link →
Project
Optimization of computerized CBT interventions for improving self-esteem and well-being through Theta EEG Neurofeedback
PI
Daniel A. Levy; Limor Shoots; Guy Doron
Reichman University
Year
2019
PI
Daniel A. Levy; Limor Shoots; Guy Doron
Reichman University
Year
2019
Project
a priori identification of stress vulnerability in natural settings: towards preventative medicine
PI
Roee Admon
University of Haifa
Year
2019
PI
Roee Admon
University of Haifa
Year
2019
Publication
View Link →
Project
Towards emotion psychophysics: Ratio-scales of experienced emotion intensity
PI
Nachshon Meiran
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2019
PI
Nachshon Meiran
Ben-Gurion University
Year
2019
Project
Facilitating real-time emotion regulation using data-driven, dynamic haptic textures
PI
Maya Tamir; Maya Shechter
Hebrew University
Year
2019
PI
Maya Tamir; Maya Shechter
Hebrew University
Year
2019
Project
A Tailored Mindfulness-based Training Environment using an Automatic Facial Expressions Identification and Neuro-feedback
PI
Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus; Ron Kimmel
Technion
Year
2019
PI
Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus; Ron Kimmel
Technion
Year
2019
Project
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
PI
Maria Korman
Ariel College
Year
2019
PI
Maria Korman
Ariel College
Year
2019
Project
Reappraisal or absorption? Neural correlates of two emotion regulation strategies in response to complex emotional events and their influence on momentary well-being
PI
David Anaki
Bar-Ilan University
Year
2019
PI
David Anaki
Bar-Ilan University
Year
2019
Project
Towards neurobiologically informed automatic emotion sensing
PI
Itamar Jalon
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019
PI
Itamar Jalon
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019
Project
Improved stress coping using just-in-time mental preparedness exercises
PI
Ran Gilad-Bachrach
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019
PI
Ran Gilad-Bachrach
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019
Project
Surprise and Engagement: What multimodal data can tell us about positive emotions while interacting with VR’s visual and tactile stimuli
PI
Ilana Dubovi
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019
PI
Ilana Dubovi
Tel Aviv University
Year
2019