RG Neurobiology of Positive Emotions
Head
Dr. Shimpei Ishiyama
About me
I am the group leader of the neurobiology of positive emotions research group at the department of neuropeptide research in psychiatry. My research investigates the neural mechanisms underlying positive emotional states, particularly playful behaviours in rodents. Through the integration of in vivo electrophysiology, behavioural analysis and comparative approaches across species, my work seeks to shed light on the mechanisms by which positive emotions are generated in the brain. This contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of affective processes that are relevant to mental health.
Shimpei is currently the group leader of the Neurobiology of Positive Emotions research group and has been awarded the Japan Neuroscience Society's Young Investigator Award (JNS).
Expertise
| Ultrasonic vocalizations | Data analysis framework development |
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| In-vivo freely moving Electrophysiology | Data acquisition system |
Description
The research group "Neurobiology of Positive Emotions" focuses on expanding human knowledge of the neural mechanisms behind naturalistic positive emotional experiences, such as fun and play. Our research explores how these emotions are processed in the brain and their evolutionary significance, offering insights into the biological foundations of positive affective states.
Using a combination of behavioral, anatomical, neurophysiological, and computational approaches, we investigate the processes that generate and regulate positive emotions in naturalistic contexts, with a strong emphasis on basic scientific inquiry.
Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit (ZI) - https://www.zi-mannheim.de