Dr Alessandro Tomassini

Interests

My research interest lies in understanding the neural basis of decision processes with a focus on the consequences of neurological diseases. Many neuropsychiatric syndromes change behaviour including apathy and impulsivity. As part of James Rowe's group, I investigate these behavioural changes in terms of action decisions, drawing on principles and mechanisms of decision-making.Specifically, my approach combines formal computational models that capture behavioural profiles in health and disease with brain imaging techniques (MEG and fMRI) to relate behaviour to neural systems.

Research Focus

Equipment

Behavioural analysis

Computational modelling

Cross-sectional and cohort studies

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Magnetoencephalography (MEG)

Neuropsychological testing