Collaborations
Valentin Magnon
My research focuses on the interaction between physiology and psychology and aims to test fundamental hypotheses rooted in the embodied cognition approach, as well as to develop clinical applications. I began this line of research during my master's degree by studying the effects of sitting (sedentary behavior) on cognition.
Then, after earning my degree in clinical psychology, I went on to develop expertise on the relationship between the heart-brain axis and its role in cognition during my doctoral thesis at the University of Clermont Auvergne in France. More specifically, I have focused on the relationship between between heart rate variability and cognitive functioning. After receiving a post doctoral fellowship, I have been working in the Stress Trauma Emotion Anxiety and Memory laboratory (STEAM Lab) in Montreal, Canada. In the STEAM Lab, I sought to elucidate the role of stress hormones, in interaction with the heart-brain axis, in cognitive processes.
Dr Emma Mosley
Dr Emma Mosley is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology in the School of Allied Health and Exercise Science at Bournemouth University. Emma is an Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist through the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) and a Chartered Scientist through the Science Council. She has a PhD in heart rate variability (HRV) and performance under pressure and has studied HRV for over 10 years.
She is a leading researcher within HRV and together with Sylvain Laborde she has paved the way for robust HRV research within psychophysiology and sport and exercise psychology. Emma has published milestone papers within this field including a highly cited methodological paper, a HRV theory and a systematic review surrounding the use of HRV in sport and exercise psychology.
Her research has evolved to explore the applied domain and has published multiple papers examining HRV interventions in elite athletic populations. Emma has worked in elite sport such as Formula 3 and the International Biathlon Union delivering breathing interventions. In addition to this she has delivered HRV breathing interventions to high performing businesses.
Nina Zammit
Nina is dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages to build resilience, manage stress, and embrace lifelong well-being in body and in mind. She first realised the importance of a healthy body and mind for a happy, fulfilling life through her childhood background as a competitive athlete.
Her interest in understanding the connection between body, mind and well-being led her to pursue a Master's degree in Psychology in Sport and Exercise at the German Sport University Cologne. Nina specialised in research on various areas, such as stress management, emotional intelligence, breathing techniques and mindfulness.
Her work explores the science of these techniques and their application across diverse age groups, leading her to present and host workshops at international conferences in Europe, the U.S., and Asia.
As a researcher, lecturer, yoga instructor and meditation teacher, she has developed and implemented practical tools for stress management, breathing techniques and mindfulness, tailored to the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. She currently works in clinics, schools and various work settings, helping people to navigate challenges through learning practical health techniques. Her aim is to spread the knowledge of and equip children and adults with basic physical and mental techniques required to lead a healthy and happy life. Nina brings a deep commitment to helping others navigate their journey toward harmony, well-being, and personal growth.
Dr. Uirassu Borges is a psychologist and researcher at the HMU Health and Medical University Düsseldorf. He works in the fields of self-regulation, emotion, social psychology, and affective neuroscience. His research combines experimental and applied approaches, with a focus on aggression, emotion regulation, breathing techniques, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), heart rate variability (HRV), and endocrine biomarkers.
His work investigates how psychophysiological processes shape behavior under emotionally challenging conditions, integrating autonomic and endocrine responses with cognitive and affective mechanisms. By combining laboratory-based experiments with applied perspectives, he aims to better understand the biological and psychological pathways underlying self-regulation and emotional functioning.
Dr. Florian Javelle founded and currently leads the NeuroPsychoImmunology research unit, which has rapidly expanded to include researchers from multiple disciplines, including Biology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Medicine, and Sports Sciences. His research builds on his doctoral work and focuses on the interplay between tryptophan metabolism, inflammation, and psychiatric conditions, while also investigating genetic, epigenetic, and structural biomarkers associated with mental health.
His research combines strong academic output with clear clinical relevance, particularly in the field of biological psychiatry. He has published in leading journals such as Translational Psychiatry, Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, Molecular Neurobiology, The FASEB Journal, Sports Medicine, and The European Journal of Neuroscience. By integrating advanced laboratory approaches with patient-centred research, he continues to contribute meaningful insights to medical science. His work has also fostered extensive national and international collaborations, highlighting the broad relevance and impact of his research.
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