My research is characterized by a methodological focus on utilizing cutting-edge neuroimaging technologies like fMRI and fNIRS to investigate the intricacies of brain function. Central to this is my extensive PhD work with neurofeedback (NFB), particularly harnessing the capabilities of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for understanding and modulating brain activity related to face processing. This exploration into the conscious and subliminal perceptions of faces not only advances scientific knowledge in cognitive neuroscience but also opens up new possibilities for therapeutic interventions.
Evaluating Therapeutic Approaches to Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees
Remote, 2023 - PresentI am engaged as an fMRI specialist, investigating the brain's functional response to a new therapeutic method for phantom limb pain in individuals with leg amputations. This project is a collaboration between Geneva, Switzerland and Beirut, Lebanon.
Real-time and Recursive Estimators for Functional MRI Quality Assessment
Neurinformatics, October 2022We developed a real-time quality assessment system for functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to detect signal changes and artifacts. The system automatically assesses whole-brain volumes and specific brain areas, enhancing data reliability for neuroimaging research and clinical applications. Integrated into OpenNFT software, it significantly improves the robustness of (real-time) fMRI experiments.
Neurofeedback Regulation of Fusiform and Occipital Face Areas for Human Face Processing with rt-fMRI
In prep, 2023This study utilized real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rt-fMRI) neurofeedback to explore the roles of the occipital face area (OFA) and the fusiform face area (FFA) in face perception.
Learning to regulate subliminal perception in the healthy human brain: a rt-fMRI based Neurofeedback Study
In prep, 2023This study explored the potential of real-time fMRI neurofeedback (NFB) to enhance subliminal face processing. This training showed significant improvement in detecting subliminal faces, indicating that NFB can effectively enhance non-conscious brain processes.
Investigating the Roles of FFA and OFA in Human Face Processing
OHBM 2023, Montreal, CanadaLucas Peek & Patrik Vuilleumier
Learning to regulate subliminal perception in the healthy human brain
ABIM 2020, Champéry, SwitzerlandLucas Peek & Patrik Vuilleumier
Regulating Subliminal Neural Activity in the Fusiform Face Area
rtFIN 2019, Maastricht / Aachen, Netherlands / GermanyLucas Peek & Patrik Vuilleumier
Cortical responses to Social Auditory and Visual Stimuli: A functional Near- Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Study
CSBBCS 2015, Ottawa, CanadaLucas Peek, Thibaud Audevard, Etienne Bisaillon-Sicotte, Shirin Tabrizi, Manon Maheux, Pierre Jolicoeur, Jorge L Armony
Investigating the Roles of FFA and OFA in Human Face Processing
ABIM 2022, Champéry, SwitzerlandLucas Peek
Disecting the Roles of FFA and OFA in Human Face Processing; Using fMRI-NFB
BBL/CIBM/FCBG Research Day 2021, Geneva, SwitzerlandLucas Peek