Great news: Our symposium proposal on Neurobiological mechanisms on the cognitive control of feeding in the modern food environment (Internal States & Homeostasis) was selected for the FENS Forum 2026 in Barcelona, taking place 6–10 July 2026. The symposium will be chaired by Stephanie Borgland and the speakers are Stephanie Borgland, Fabien Naneix, Serge Luquet, & Annette Horstmann (presenting work...
We are excited to announce that Sherwin Nedaei Janbesaraei has joined the OBRAIN lab as a doctoral researcher. Sherwin’s research will focus on leveraging insights from eating disorders to explore neural networks and uncover biomarkers that could save lives or alleviate the burden for at-risk individuals. Sherwin has defended his...
We are delighted to announce that Elif Gülak has joined the OBRAIN lab as an Erasmus intern. Elif is a 4th-year undergraduate student at Üsküdar University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Psychology Department. Elif joins Arsene to assist with the MARVEL Project. Elif holds a Bachelor of Science in...
The Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB) successfully concluded its 32nd Annual Meeting, held from July 28th to August 1st at the Mathematical Institute in Oxford, United Kingdom. This year’s meeting featured a remarkable lineup of talks and presentations, addressing cutting-edge research topics including the genetics of thinness,...
We are thrilled to announce that our recent study, “Ultra-processed food consumption affects structural integrity of feeding-related brain regions independent of and via adiposity,” published on April 8th in npj Metabolism Health and Disease, has received extensive media coverage across multiple international outlets. The study explores the impact of ultra-processed...
Despite the somewhat mediocre weather we’ve experienced this June, today brought a welcome burst of sunshine, allowing us to celebrate in style. We gathered (in Teurastamo) to bid farewell to our remarkable team members: Jonathan Ray, Kerttu Pänkäläinen, and Nooa Myllykoski, whose internships and research assistantship have come to a close....
We are delighted to announce that our Doctoral Researcher, Arsene Kanyamibwa, has been accepted for an oral presentation at the prestigious Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB) 32nd Annual Meeting. The event will take place from July 28 to August 1, 2025, at the Mathematical Institute in Oxford,...
The Department of Psychology set off for a one-day retreat to the sunny destination of Tvärminne. True to tradition, the day was packed with productive sessions focused on improving departmental processes, alongside scientific talks and poster presentations. This year, participants had the chance to learn about the life and work...
We are thrilled to announce that OBRAIN LAB has published a pioneering research paper examining the effects of ultra-processed foods on brain structure. This study, now available in npj Metabolic Health and Disease, provides critical insights into how dietary habits may influence brain health. The paper, titled “Ultra-processed food consumption...
