Explore the fascinating relationship between olfaction and cognition in this scientific webinar examining how scents influence brain activity, physiological responses, and human behavior. By combining advanced neurophysiological measurement techniques, researchers can gain a deeper understanding of how the brain processes olfactory stimuli and how these processes affect attention, memory, emotion, and decision-making.
A particular focus of this webinar is the integration of electroencephalography (EEG) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). EEG provides millisecond-level temporal resolution, enabling researchers to observe rapid neural responses to olfactory stimuli, while fNIRS measures changes in cerebral blood oxygenation, offering valuable insight into the underlying hemodynamic activity of cortical regions. Together, these complementary modalities provide a powerful multimodal approach for investigating the neural mechanisms of scent perception and cognition.
In addition, the webinar explores autonomic physiological measurements and demonstrates how synchronized multimodal data acquisition can deliver a more comprehensive understanding of human sensory processing and cognitive function.
This webinar is designed for neuroscientists, psychologists, cognitive scientists, biomedical engineers, and researchers interested in multimodal neuroimaging and physiological measurement techniques. It is particularly valuable for those working with EEG, fNIRS, autonomic physiology, and integrated brain-body research methodologies.
Combining EEG and fNIRS enables researchers to capture both the rapid electrical activity of the brain and the slower hemodynamic responses associated with neural processing, providing a more complete picture of cognition than either modality alone. This webinar offers practical insights into state-of-the-art multimodal research methods and demonstrates how these technologies can advance the study of olfactory perception, cognitive function, and human behavior.
