Functional Brain Center

National Network
Israel
Address

Weizman 6 Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Israel

Telephone
+97236973953
E-Mail
hendlert@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
talma@tasmc.health.gov.il
Mobile Phone
+972524266619
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1998
Fields of Activity
  1. Research
General Information
The center is composed of a state of the art brain imaging facility and a large neuroscience lab, hosting more than 20 graduate students from various disciplines (e.g. psychology, cinema, medicine, computer science and engineering). It is based on a cooperative initiative of Tel Aviv Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, starting at 2001, aimed to advance the study of the human brain via advanced imaging techniques such as MRI and EEG. Beside research the center is involved in organizing seminars and workshops and is leading a unique program on the interface between brain, emotion and culture.
Mission and Objectives

To advance our understanding of humans' values and drives through in-depth study of underlying brain operations and processes.

Main Projects / Activities

Brain research focusing on the effect of psychological, cultural and social processes on regulation of emotional behavior as manifested in anger, aggression and hostility.
The research method is multi-level and multi-modal ranging from brain imaging, physiological measures and analysis of verbal outputs.

Contact (1) Full Name
Talma Hendler
Head of the organisation
Talma Hendler
Contact (2) Full Name
Tamar Goldstein