We're thrilled to have you here!

 

The Affective Neuro Lab, located in the Department of Psychology at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, is dedicated to exploring the many facets of human emotions. Our overarching goals are to enhance emotion regulation, build emotional resilience, and ultimately improve well-being through our research and innovative approaches.

 

Our primary focus is understanding how emotions are generated and modulated in the brain, with the ultimate aim of developing neuronally informed prevention and intervention programs for affective disorders. By studying how the brain represents cognitive states and emotional experiences, we hope to create tools that help individuals manage their emotions more effectively, fostering resilience in the face of stress and adversity.

 

At the heart of our research lies a deep curiosity about how the brain processes emotions. We take an interdisciplinary approach, combining several methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of emotion perception, generation, and regulation. 

 

Our lab integrates:

• Experimental Psychology, including cognitive modeling and reaction time experiments,

• Cognitive Neuroscience, utilizing tools like functional magnetic resonance imaging and skin conductance assessments, 

• Public Health, involving online surveys, experience sampling and behavioral change assessments.

 

If you're curious to learn more about our work, head over to the RESEARCH page for a deeper dive into our projects. Interested in joining us as a volunteer or exploring a research opportunity? Don’t hesitate to CONTACT us—we’d love to hear from you!

 

Warm regards,  

The Affective Neuro Lab Team​