Universidade Lusófona Hosts Lecture on Relational Neuroscience by Dr. Pascal Vrticka

On December 4th at 18:00, Universidade Lusófona invites you to a thought-provoking lecture by Dr. Pascal Vrticka, Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Essex.

Dr. Vrticka will present on “Relational Neuroscience: Insights from fNIRS Hyperscanning Research,” offering cutting-edge insights into the neurobiological foundations of human interaction and communication.

Relational neuroscience, an emerging field within second-person social neuroscience, explores interpersonal neural synchrony (INS) using hyperscanning—a method that simultaneously measures brain activity in two or more individuals. Dr. Vrticka will discuss:

• The dimensions of interpersonal closeness and interactivity in relational neuroscience.
• How INS integrates with other synchrony modalities, such as physiology, endocrinology, and behavior.
• Findings from his hyperscanning research in families and romantic relationships, with a focus on attachment theory.

Dr. Vrticka’s presentation will challenge common assumptions, showing that greater synchrony is not always indicative of better outcomes in human interactions.

This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the science of human connection and its implications for psychology and neuroscience. Save the date and join Universidade Lusófona for this engaging and insightful session!

All Master Classes will be held online via Zoom, follow the bellow link to join:

Meeting Link: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/99333618100#

Meeting ID: 993 3361 8100