Stephanie Korszen: Let’s improve mental self-awareness, starting with the role of fatigue

Stephanie Korszen What is your current job title and organization, and what excites you the most about working there? I’m a Product Engineering Manager at Advanced Brain Monitoring, where I have the opportunity to work first-hand with a wide range of researchers, neuroscientists, and doctors.  I’m most excited by learning more about upcoming EEG-based research and breakthroughs with real-world applications. Please tell us about your interest in applied brain science. What areas are you most interested in? What motivated you to pursue work in your field? I’ve always been passionate about the interaction between technological innovations and the human body.  As the brain is often considered the “final frontier,” I’m most interested in gaining insight into the neural underpinnings of cognitive functioning and behavior. What is one important thing you are working on now, and where can people learn more about it? One ongoing project that I’m excited to be working on is a multi-modal platform called Team NeuroDynamics, which centers on mapping the neural correlates of effective teamwork and leadership.  People can learn more by visiting the Advanced Brain Monitoring website. What are 1–2 key things you’d like every person to understand regarding his/ her own brain and mind, that you think is commonly misrepresented or not addressed in the popular media? I think that the effects of fatigue on the human brain are widely underestimated — a cup of coffee can’t...
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neurologists Authors: Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Advanded Brain Monitoring innovation Neurofeedback Stephanie Korszen Source Type: blogs