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Basics
| Name | Jesús Cabrera-Álvarez |
| Label | Researcher in Computational Neuroscience |
| Jescab01@ucm.es | |
| Phone | 671818995 |
| Summary | Researcher in computational neuroscience, specializing in functional connectivity and neuroimaging analysis. |
Education
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2020.10 - 2024.12 Madrid, Spain
PhD in Psychology
Complutense University of Madrid
Computational Neuroscience
- Title: Computational modeling the neuronal basis of episodic memory to test the disconnection hypothesis in Alzheimer's.
- Supervisors: Fernando Maestú & Gianluca Susi
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2018.09 - 2019.08 Edinburgh, Scotland
M.Sc. by Research in Integrative Neuroscience
University of Edinburgh
Computational Neuroscience
- Dissertation: The relationship between structural and functional neural networks in C. elegans
- Supervisor: Melanie Stefan
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2014.09 - 2018.07 Pozuelo, Spain
Bachelor's in Psychology
Complutense University of Madrid
Cognitive sciences
- Dissertation: Emotion's influence on sensory processing
- Supervisor: Stefan Moratti
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2012.09 - 2016.07 Madrid, Spain
Bachelor's in Criminology
Complutense University of Madrid
- Dissertation: Relationship between attachment and impulsivity - a review
- Supervisors: Juan Ramos-Cejudo
Experience
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2024.12 - Present Madrid, Spain
Post-Doctoral Researcher
Center for Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience (C3N), Complutense University of Madrid
Conducting research in computational modeling of functional connectivity and memory processing.
- Developed models for Alzheimer's disease progression
- Analyzed MEG functional connectivity
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2022.09 - 2022.12 Berlin, Germany
Visiting Researcher
Charité University Hospital
Studied brain simulation techniques under Prof. Petra Ritter.
- Implemented computational models for neurodegenerative disorders
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2022.06 - 2022.09 Berlin, Germany
UCM team member - EMBRACE project
eemagine Medical Imaging Solutions GmbH
Secondee in a MSCA-RISE project investigating inter-brain connectivity. The project in the Technology for Multimodal Inter-Brain Dynamics Investigation (EMBRACE).
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2020.10 - 2024.12 Madrid, Spain
Doctoral Researcher
Center for Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience (C3N), Complutense University of Madrid
Conducting research in computational modeling of functional connectivity and memory processing.
- Developed models for Alzheimer's disease progression
- Analyzed MEG functional connectivity
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2019.01 - 2019.08 Edinburgh, Scotland
Master's Researcher
Stefan Lab, University of Edinburgh
Investigated the relationship between structural and functional networks in C. elegans.
- Applied network science techniques to neuroscience data
Fellowships
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2020.10 - 2024.10 University Teaching Training Contract (FPU19/04251)
Ministry of Universities, Spanish Government
Publications
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2024 A Multiscale Closed-Loop Neurotoxicity Model of Alzheimer's Disease Progression Explains Functional Connectivity Alterations
eNeuro
Proposed a computational model for Alzheimer's disease progression in functional connectivity.
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2023 Modeling the role of the thalamus in resting-state functional connectivity: Nature or structure
PLoS Computational Biology
Explored the contribution of the thalamus to large-scale functional connectivity.
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2023 Understanding the effects of cortical gyrification in tACS: insights from experiments and computational models
Frontiers in Neuroscience
Analyzed the role of cortical morphology in transcranial alternating current stimulation.
Teaching
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2023 Seminar on Computational Neuroscience
Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, Rey Juan Carlos University
Hours: 1
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2023 Workshop on Computational Neuroscience
XIII SEPNECA's Congress
Hours: 10
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2021-2022 Lecturer in Psychology of Though
Grado en Psicología, Complutense University of Madrid
Hours: 90
Conferences
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2024.11 Bilbao, Spain
Understanding alpha rhythm fluctuations: from topological gradients to neural mechanisms
Brain Modes Conference 2024
📜 Poster
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2024.09 Berlin, Germany
A multiscale closed-loop neurotoxicity model of Alzheimer's disease progression explains functional connectivity alterations
Bernstein Conference 2023
📜 Poster
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2024.06 Pozuelo, Spain
Computational modeling of episodic memory at the neuronal level to test the disconnection hypothesis in Alzheimer's disease
Doctoral Research Days, Faculty of Psychology, Complutense University of Madrid
🎤 Oral Presentation
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2023.06 Almarza, Spain
Multiscale modeling functional connectivity changes through Alzheimer's disease spectrum
International Congress of Neurophysiology, Neuropsychology and Neurotechnological Advances 2023
🎤 Oral Presentation
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2023.02 Lisbon, Portugal
Computational modeling the impact of fronto-parietal tACS desynchronization protocol over whole-brain functional connectivity
5th International Brain Stimulation Conference
📜 Poster
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2022.04 Paris, France
A brain network model of extended Jansen-Rit neural masses to enhance spectral richness and heterogeneity in MEEG resting state simulations
Symposium: From Cortical Microcircuits to Consciousness (CORTICON)
📜 Poster
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2021.09 Cádiz, Spain
A computational model to guide the functional decoupling of two brain regions with transcranial alternating current stimulation
XII Spanish Society of Psychophysiology and Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience (SEPNECA) Congress
📜 Poster
Certificates
| Computational Neuroscience: Mathematical Models of the Brain | ||
| Escuela de Verano, Complutense University of Madrid | 2024-07-15 |
| Neuromodulation: Can Brain Activity Be Improved? | ||
| Escuela de Verano, Complutense University of Madrid | 2023-07-11 |
| Pedagogical Design of a Teaching Program | ||
| Complutense University of Madrid | 2023-02-15 |
| Educational Evaluation: Instruments and Procedures | ||
| Complutense University of Madrid | 2022-02-15 |
| University Teaching Skills Training | ||
| Complutense University of Madrid | 2021-05-30 |
| Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Fiber Tracking Analysis | ||
| SEPNECA | 2021-04-13 |
| New RefWorks Bibliographic Manager | ||
| Faculty of Psychology,Complutense University of Madrid | 2020-11-18 |
| How to Publish in High-Impact Journals | ||
| Spanish Journal of Psychology | 2020-11-16 |
| Scientific Publications Evaluation: WoS and Scopus | ||
| Faculty of Psychology,Complutense University of Madrid | 2020-11-16 |
| PubMed: Biomedical Database | ||
| Faculty of Psychology,Complutense University of Madrid | 2020-11-15 |
| Specialized Databases in Psychology and Speech Therapy | ||
| Faculty of Psychology, Complutense University of Madrid | 2020-11-13 |
| Positive Psychology | ||
| University of Pennsylvania | 2019-02-01 |
| The Multiscale Brain MOOC | ||
| EPFL | 2018-07-01 |
| Computational Neuroscience | ||
| Washington University | 2016-05-01 |
Skills
| Computational Neuroscience | |
| Brain Network Models | |
| Neural Masses | |
| The Virtual Brain | |
| Jansen-Rit |
| Neuroimaging | |
| MEG | |
| dwMRI | |
| DSI studio | |
| Functional Connectivity | |
| Machine Learning |
| Programming | |
| Python | |
| MATLAB | |
| R |
Languages
| English | |
| C1 (IELTS 7.0) |
| Spanish | |
| Native |