We are proud of all of our past and present grantees who are advancing promising research and technology directions.

2019

Towards emotion psychophysics: Ratio-scales of experienced emotion intensity

Prof. Nachshon Meiran

BGU

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

Dr. Maria Korman

Haifa

Measuring and influencing mind-body interactions

Prof. Ehud Ahissar

Weizmann

I see how you feel: Classification of emotional states using thermal imaging and video magnification

Prof. Yitzhak Yitzhaky, Dr. Michael Gilead

BGU

A Tailor d Mindfulness-based Training Environment using an Automatic Facial Expressions Identification and Neurofeedback

Prof. Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus, Prof. Ron Kimmel

Technion

Reappraisal or absorption? Neural correlates of two emotion regulation strategies in response to complex emotional events and their influence on momentary well-being.

Dr. David Anaki

BIU

Facilitating real-time emotion regulation using data-driven, dynamic haptic textures

Prof. Maya Tamir, HUJI & Ms. Maya Shechter, Bezalel

a priori identification of stress vulnerability in natural settings: towards preventative medicine

Dr. Roee Admon

Haifa

Surprise and Engagement: What multimodal data can tell us about positive emotions while interacting with VR’s visual and tactile stimuli”

Dr. Ilana Dubovi

TAU

Improved stress coping using just-in-time mental preparedness exercises

Dr. Ran Gilad-Bachrach

TAU

Towards neurobiologically informed automatic emotion sensing

Mr. Itamar Jalon

TAU

Optimization of computerized CBT interventions for improving self-esteem and well-being through Theta EEG Neurofeedback

Prof. Daniel A. Levy, Prof. Guy Doron & Dr. Limor Shtoots

IDC

Body-based closed-loop system to detect, assess, and prevent interoceptive dysfunctions during emotional processing

Felix Schoeller & Pattie Maes, MIT ; Roy Salomon, BIU

2018

The nasal cycle: a novel indicator and regulator of mood and cognition

Noam Sobel

The Weizmann Institute

Autonomous sensing patch for non-invasive and real-time evaluation of stress

Hossam Haick

Technion

Dopamine wearable self-fueled sweat biosensor

Lital Alfonta & Rafael Shikler

Ben Gurion University

Bridging the gap between body, mind and emotion- elucidating the representations of brain maps in the brain’s self-referential networks

Amir Amedi

Hebrew University

The contribution of exploration and uncertainty to ‘normal’ anxiety and well-being: a neural-circuits approach

Rony Paz

The Weizmann Institute

Deconstructing the heart-brain coherence protocol: emotions and cardiac activity

Yael Yaniv & Assaf Schuster

Technion

Eye to eye: identification and remediation of social-communication deficits using eye movements

Yoni Pertzov, Hillel Aviezer & Shlomo Israel

Hebrew University

Neuronal mechanisms underlying creativity in the human brain

Rafi Malach

The Weizmann Institute

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

Tom Schonberg, Jonathan Berant & Aya Meltzer-Asscher

Tel Aviv University

Neuromarkers for emotional resilience and vulnerability to sleep deprivation

Oren Shriki

Ben Gurion University

Individual differences in rhythmic cognition: a key to optimal experience

Ayelet Landau

Hebrew University

2017

Reward system activity using NF – Develop a new strategy to activate reward system activity using NF. Then, we will examine how such brain modulation affects the immune response

Profs. Asya Rolls & Talma Hendler

Technion + Tel Aviv University

Perfect architectural design for urban dwellers

Drs. Dafna Fisher-Gewirtzman, Shamay-Tsoory S., Peled-Avron L. & Chen E

Technion

Towards Reliable Monitoring and Machine Induced Regulation of Stress in Every Day Life using Highly Immersive Virtual Reality

Dr. Doron Friedman

Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya

Examining the Effectiveness of a Mentalizing-Based Emotion Regulation Intervention in Laboratory and Ambulatory Settings

Dr. Michael Gilead

Ben Gurion University

What can the brain teach us about effective cognitive training: Using machine learning and fMRI in search of effective personalized training to improve wellbeing

Drs. Sigal Zilcha-Mano & Hadas Okon-Singer

Haifa University

Reducing of Social Anxiety – 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 via Gaze-Contingent Music Reward Therapy

Prof. Yair Bar Haim

Tel Aviv University

Identifying & isolating the wellbeing-promoting components of mindfulness practice

Dr. Ziv Ardi

Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya

EEG-tACS closed loop technology for enhancing emotional wellbeing

Dino Levy PhD, Ori- Ossmy PhD, Tal Sela – PhD

Tel Aviv University