natasha sigala
@natasha_sigala
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Cognitive Neuroscientist at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex. Interested in visual perception, learning and memory across the lifespan.
MPG/Oxford/Cambridge/Sussex
Joined October 2017
Senior Lecturer Position in Computational Neuroscience at Vanderbilt. https://t.co/CS90bDWOKV
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Hello, I’m looking to hire a post doc, to work on exciting projects on cognitive neuroscience of developmental disorders. Proven experience in electrophysiology and signal analysis are required. More details and how to apply 👇🏼 https://t.co/VbHHHNxXJq
careers.mountsinai.org
Mount Sinai is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-13400-345 in New York, NY. Review all of the job details and apply today!
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Great to finally see this study published. We relate our online cognitive measures to pre-dementia biomarkers in insight46 cohort. There are implications for applications in dementia screening, cohort monitoring and trial outcomes.
Latest *open access* paper — with @ProfHampshire we evaluated the @iamcognitron remote cognitive battery in the @MRCLHA 1946 birth cohort and explored relationships with biomarkers https://t.co/4PuoXj4qUf
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A decade on, @MurphyFionnuala and @natasha_sigala revisit their cover feature (with @deevybee) in The Psychologist, 'Women scientists in psychology – time for action'. https://t.co/t7kjTDnAlO
bps.org.uk
A decade later, Fionnuala C. Murphy and Natasha Sigala revisit their cover feature in The Psychologist.
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@BSMSMedSchool @MaudsleyNHS @SussexNeuro The most significant factor predicting positive outcome was patient confidence in the treatment programme
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@BSMSMedSchool @MaudsleyNHS @SussexNeuro Significant improvements were measured overall, and specifically in motor function, depression, medication use and quality of life.
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@BSMSMedSchool @MaudsleyNHS @SussexNeuro We report that 43/52 or 83% of patients with severe FND improved after inpatient stay at the Lishman Unit @NHSEngland
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Pleased to be part of this important study on improvements in FND patents @BSMSMedSchool @MaudsleyNHS @SussexNeuro
neurologyopen.bmj.com
Background Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a heterogeneous condition; severe forms can be disabling. Multidisciplinary treatment and rehabilitation are recommended for severe FND, but there...
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Delighted to be in the first cohort of the Cross - Sector Experience Awards from @acmedsci for a project on insight and executive functions in brain injury with @MaudsleyNHS @BSMSMedSchool @SussexNeuro
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New review article: Timescales of learning in prefrontal cortex https://t.co/IcbzYOGmVJ
nature.com
Nature Reviews Neuroscience - The prefrontal cortex is critical for working memory, over a timescale of seconds. In this Review, Miller and Constantinidis examine how the prefrontal cortex...
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With the UK General Election underway, the next government’s decisions on health and research will be pivotal to our NHS, economy & society. We’ve set out 5 priorities to ensure good health for all, supported by the best research. Read our summary: https://t.co/8PeD0eVVDI 🧵⬇️
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Elite researchers in China say they had ‘no choice’ but to commit misconduct https://t.co/21ZbQ1RR3N
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Sussex Neuroscience Living Books - THIS WEEK! Come down to Jubilee Library Brighton to meet some of our Neuroscientists and ask all your curious questions about the brain. Part of Brain Awareness Week 🧠
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Great day today at Jubilee Library, Brighton for Brain Awareness Week! Our “Living Books” were Dr Emiliano Merlo, Dr Eleni Christoforidou, Dr Liad Baruchin and Dr Natasha Sigala. We’ll be there again Weds 13th 3-5pm and Thurs 14th 5-7pm. Come join us!
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The 75th season of All in the Mind started this week @bbcradio4 with new guest Dr Sarah King. We ask whether #lionsmane really helps your brain. And @jamesldowns comes with me to @bushtheatre to see This Might Not Be It. https://t.co/rgFydLhpv2…
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Brain Awareness Week 🧠 12th-17th March we’ll be at Brighton Jubilee Library hosting a series of events for Brain Awareness Week. Come meet some of our Neuroscientists from University of Sussex and ask all your curious questions about the brain!
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“A retroviral link to vertebrate myelination through retrotransposon RNA-mediated control of myelin gene expression” by Robin Franklin et al. Cell https://t.co/NRgG8Da2DX 3/3
cell.com
The myelin sheath surrounding axons marks a major innovation in vertebrate evolution. The RNA of RetroMyelin, a retrotransposon of retroviral origin, is crucial for myelin gene expression, uncovering...
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Our Sussex Neuroscience 4-year PhD Programme is open for applications! Deadline Feb 19th, for Sept 2024 entry. Brilliant community of students and supervisors, and a choice of >50 labs for rotations- come and join us by the sea!
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.@SussexNeuro have been recognised for work engaging the public with their research, receiving the @BritishNeuro award. Projects like Sussex Brain Bus are raising awareness about dementia research, reducing dementia risk 🧠 @drsarahking @RuthStaras @DrLancasterC @Daniellocke
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we have a fully funded PhD position on #digitalinterventions and #behaviouralchange
Come and do a PhD with me and @natasha_sigala at @BSMSClinNeuro @BSMSMedSchool A very exciting project on #digitalinterventions #behaviouralchange & #cognitiveprocesses Fully funded opportunity 👩👩👧✍️ Please retweet far & wide👇 https://t.co/GZBsKo5TS3
@SussexUni @uniofbrighton
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