John Rothwell Award Winner 2023: Dr Elsa Fouragnan

We are delighted to announce that Dr Elsa Fouragnan has been awarded the Brainbox Initiative John Rothwell Award 2023 for excellence in non-invasive brain stimulation research that stimulates further work at a higher scientific level.

Dr. Fouragnan's research centers on the neurobiology of decision-making and learning, examining these aspects in both healthy adults and individuals with psychiatric disorders. After working as a biomedical engineer, contributing to the development of clinical devices related to the brain, Dr. Fouragnan transitioned to an academic career in computational neuroscience at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford. Her previous research concentrated on demonstrating the feasibility of transcranial ultrasound neuromodulation in safely and temporarily altering neural activity within specific areas of the brain, particularly deep regions associated with fundamental cognitive and motivational processes. Currently, Dr. Fouragnan is dedicated to advancing this technology and applying it to address mental health challenges.

 

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The John Rothwell Award, launched in 2021, was established to recognise and reward some of the very best contributions being made in non-invasive brain stimulation research by mid-career neuroscientists around the world. The winner of the award, selected each year by Professor John Rothwell, is invited to join us at the Brainbox Initiative Conference to provide some fascinating insights into their ongoing work in the field.