Presentation
Hemispatial neglect is a neurologic syndrome characterized by the failure to orient attention to one side of space. Neglect patients also present non-lateralized attention deficits (i.e. not specific to one side of space), such as difficulties in orienting attention towards information maintained in memory.
Currently, the relationship between lateralized and non-lateralized deficits remains unclear, albeit it was suggested that non-lateralized deficits worsen neglect. We aim to untangle this relationship in the current project, by using brain stimulation combined with electroencephalography to induce transient neglect in healthy adults and investigate the directionality of this relationship. This project will provide basic knowledge with translational impact toward rehabilitation.
Promoters
- Roi Cohen Kadosh, Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford
- Wim Gevers, Faculty of Psychological Science and Education, Université libre de Bruxelles
Thanks to the Foundation’s support, Dr Sophie Antoine has been hired at the University of Oxford to work on this project.