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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The BBCO research group focuses its research on the comprehensive study of mental processes and their biological (brain and body) correlates in different domains of human functioning and behavior, such as cognition, social judgment, affect, well-being and sleep. Without doubt, the study of the brain and body, and its related mental processes is at the forefront of current research in many disciplines of psychology. Together with behavioral (experimental – observational) approaches, novel neurobiological methodology are becoming increasingly used in psychological research, and allow unprecedented insights in human mental processes during all brain states (waking, sedation, sleep). These novel techniques include:
(a) brain imaging techniques (e.g., electroencephalography, functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging),
(b) (virtual) lesions studies,
(c) brain stimulations techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) which can be used at the forefront of neural treatment in order to alleviate symptoms of patients with neural or psychological dysfunctions,
(d) biological measures that investigate the role of the body, including neurotransmitters, hormones and genes on psychological functioning.
It is expected that the field of neurobiology (brain and body) will continue to grow strongly in the coming years by developing more and more advanced applications and theoretical approaches, discovering more about the functions of the brain and body, and hereto unknown neurobiological processes that impact on psychology. Especially the deeper brain areas are still largely unexplored, including the function and structure of the cerebellum, and genetic origins of psychological functions, structures, and pathologies. It is therefore important that this research group responds to this ever-growing evolution with closer and larger collaborations.
Keywords
- Body
- Brain
- Cognition
- Neurobiological Psychology
- Neurosciences
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Chris Baeken
- UZBrussel
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Neuroprotection & Neuromodulation
- Clinical sciences
- Brain, Body and Cognition
- Psychiatry - UZB Physician
Person: Researcher, Professor, Physician
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Kurt Beeckmans
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Psychology - Practice assistant
- Brain, Body and Cognition
Person: Researcher, Doctoral student
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Tom Bylemans
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Psychology - Unpaid employee, postdoctoral researcher, Practice assistant, Undefined
- Personality and Psychopathology
- Brussels University Consultation Center
- Brain, Body and Cognition
Person: Researcher, Doctoral student
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jeroen delplanque
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Psychology - Unpaid employee, Undefined
- Brain, Body and Cognition
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Person: Researcher, PhD, Doctoral student
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FWOAL1160: The role of the cerbellum in abstract social cognition: a combined tDCS/EEG project
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Fundamental
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FWOSB186: Crimes of Character? A Holistic Approach to Dark Triad Traits and Toxic Leadership at the Workplace
Vofrei, L., Vergauwe, J. & Hofmans, J.
1/11/24 → 31/10/28
Project: Fundamental
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EUPOM148: Erasmus+ Key Action2 : GG : The Good Game project: Promoting mental health in esports
Kegelaers, J., Van Heel, M., Mairesse, O., Wylleman, P. & Verschueren, J.
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Applied
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FWOTM1187: Neuroinflammation as a mediator of central sensitization: Unravelling the role of glial cells in chronic low back pain
Johansson, E., Nijs, J., Mairesse, O. & Coppieters, I.
1/11/23 → 31/10/27
Project: Fundamental
Research output
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A benchmarking study of mindful self-compassion and acceptance and commitment therapy for self-compassion and psychological well-being
Tsantzalou, K. S., Azadfar, Z., Baetens, I., Castiglione, L., Van Heel, M. & Theuns, P., 2025, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Poster
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Adaptation in attentional cautiousness among highly sensitive persons: Evidence from spatial cueing paradigm
Xiao, L., Baetens, K. & Deroost, N., Apr 2025, In: Personality and Individual Differences. 237, 10 p., 113042.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Age-Neutral Measurement Of Personality Functioning and Maladaptive Personality Traits
Facon, M. F., van Alphen, S. P. J., Dierckx, E. & Rossi, G., Jan 2025, In: Assessment. 32, 1, p. 3-13 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cognitieve gedragstherapie voor insomnie (cgt-i) voor en door iedereen?
Mairesse, O. & Roland, A., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Tijdschrift Klinische Psychologie. 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Comparative Effectiveness of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Pain, Fatigue, and Sleep Quality in Fibromyalgia. A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analysis
Ahmed, I., Mustafaoglu, R., Memon, A. R., Zafeer, R., Xiong, H., Straudi, S. & Runge, N., 18 Mar 2025, In: Clinical Journal of Pain. 41, 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Scientific review › peer-review
Activities
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Accelerated intermittent Theta-burst stimulation in major depressive disorder. Focus on the reward system - Romain Duprat (Event)
Chris Baeken (Supervisor)
24 Apr 2027Activity: Membership › Supervisor of external PhD
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FWO PhD fellowship
Deborah Van Rossem (Contributor), Sebastiaan Engelborghs (Supervisor), Sara De Witte (Supervisor) & Chris Baeken (Supervisor)
3 Mar 2025Activity: Other › Written proposal
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FWO Senior research projects fundamental research
Manon Saeys (Contributor)
14 Mar 2025Activity: Other › Written proposal
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Examining job demands, job resources and burnout dimensions as a dynamic system
Femke Legroux (Speaker), Aleksander Banasik (Contributor), Tim Vantilborgh (Contributor) & Sara De Gieter (Contributor)
21 May 2025 → 24 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Exploring the dynamic relationship between job demands, job resources and burnout dimensions
Femke Legroux (Speaker), Aleksander Banasik (Contributor), Tim Vantilborgh (Contributor) & Sara De Gieter (Contributor)
26 May 2025 → 27 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
Datasets
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Maladaptive Facet Trait Profiles and Psychopathology: A Person-centered Assessment Approach
Diaz-Batanero, C. (Creator), Rossi, G. (Related person) & Facon, M. F. (Related person), Aria Montano, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-05381-8, https://hdl.handle.net/10272/21939
Dataset
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LPFS-BF 2.0 and PID-5-BF+M in a Community Dwelling Sample Older (65+) and Younger (18-64) Adults
Facon, M. F. (Creator), Rossi, G. (Creator), Dierckx, E. (Creator) & Van Alphen, S. P. J. (Creator), OSF, 2023
Dataset
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Personality types and individual differences in information processing in older adults - community-dwelling older adults sample
Brancart, X. (Creator), Rossi, G. (Creator), Dierckx, E. (Creator) & De Raedt, R. (Creator), Personality and Psychopathology Research Group, 2022
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Automated Correlation of E-fields and Stimulation Effects
Baetens, K. (Creator), Hoornweder, S. V. (Creator), Berger, T. (Creator) & Wischnewski, M. (Creator), OSF, 16 Mar 2024
DOI: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/5RSWH
Dataset
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Personality types and individual differences in information processing in older adults - clinical older adult sample
Brancart, X. (Creator), Rossi, G. (Creator), Dierckx, E. (Creator) & De Raedt, R. (Creator), Personality and Psychopathology Research Group, 2022
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