Prof. Dr. Olivia Gosseries is a neuropsychologist, research associate at FNRS, and co-director of the Coma Science Group at the GIGA Consciousness. She studies pathological, physiological, and pharmacological modifications in consciousness using behavioural assessments and imaging technologies. Her early work focused on diagnosis and prognosis in patients with disorders of consciousness recovering from coma using noninvasive brain stimulation and electrophysiology. In recent years, she has worked more extensively on therapeutic options for this challenging patient population. To study human consciousness more globally, she now also investigates anaesthesia, coma memory, lucid dreams, meditation, hypnosis, and cognitive trance. She aims to continue improving the care of patients who are recovering from coma, contribute to the understanding of human consciousness, and promote education and public awareness of this clinical and research topic.

Young Investigator Award
MDPI
Awarded by Brain Sciences in 2020