Organizers

Dr. Davide Momi

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Davide Momi is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow affiliated both at Precision Neurotherapeutics Lab at Stanford University and th GriffLab at CAMH (Toronto). Dr. Momi obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Neuroscience, Imaging, and Clinical Sciences at the University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti. During his doctoral studies, he had the opportunity to conduct research as a visiting Ph.D. student at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Momi has extensive experience in analyzing multimodal neuroimaging data, brain stimulation applications, electrophysiology and machine learning. Additionally, Dr. Momi has a growing passion for simulating network-level macroscale brain dynamics. The overarching objective of his project is to advance our ability to predict brain stimulation outcomes through the integration of computational, neuroimaging, and electrophysiological approaches.

Dr. Joana Cabral

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Joana Cabral is an outstanding researcher with expertise in Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience. With a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Cabral is currently an Assistant Researcher at the Life and Health Sciences Research Institute. Her research focuses on understanding the fundamental principles of brain function and their implications for psychiatric disorders. Dr. Cabral employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining advanced analytical tools and large-scale brain models to investigate resting-state brain activity. Specializing in Computational Modeling and Neuroimaging, she emphasizes Psychophysiology and Psychopathology research. Her pioneering work led to the development of the LEiDA algorithm, which identifies key features in whole-brain dynamics related to cognitive and behavioral conditions. Dr. Cabral has made significant contributions to the field and has been recognized for her achievements, including receiving the prestigious 2019 L’Oréal Award for Women in Science Portugal. Her research holds great potential for providing new insights and advancements in understanding brain function, ultimately improving mental health outcomes.

Dr. John David Griffiths

Director of GriffLab

John Griffiths is an esteemed cognitive and computational neuroscientist hailing from North-West Europe. Currently serving as the director of GriffLab, he has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience in his field. Dr. Griffiths has held various research positions, including a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Sydney School of Physics, where he collaborated with Professor Peter Robinson. He then ventured to Toronto, Canada, where he conducted research at the Rotman Research Institute with Dr. Randy McIntosh and the Krembil Research Institute with Dr. Jeremie Lefebvre. In January 2019, Dr. Griffiths joined the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics at CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) and the University of Toronto as a Scientist and Assistant Professor. With a strong technical expertise in multimodal neuroimaging data analysis, scientific computing, and numerical simulations of large-scale brain dynamics, Dr. Griffiths is an active contributor to the scientific, software development, and educational endeavors of the Virtual Brain Project. His profound contributions to the field have positioned him as a respected figure in the realm of cognitive and computational neuroscience.