Mind-Brain-Mindfulness (MBM): Research Seminar Spring Meeting

Hybrid meeting:

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Medical Faculty Building (MF Gebouw), room D-618 (6th floor, D-wing) (Google Map Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TjeYev4dBdSva1ke6)
• Zoom (https://vu-live.zoom.us/j/7466791720?pwd=d3hEelVkYU1HWjhGNnhhQlJCd3lwQT09&omn=91281852465 ; Meeting ID: 746 679 1720 ; Passcode: 312865)

Agenda

13:30–13:40 Arrival & Settling In
13:40–13:55 Guided Meditation
13:55–14:10 Introductions & Sharing (expectations, current work, challenges/excitement)
14:15–15:00 Talk by Prof. Miguel Farias (Coventry University)
“From Self-Development to Self-Transcendence”
– History and diversity of meditation practices
– Proposal for a new meditation research agenda
– Example of a multidimensional ongoing study
15:05–15:30 Talk by Surya Rajan (PhD student, Vrije University Amsterdam)
“Control Over Conscious Perception Through Meditation?”
– Study on meditation’s effect on visual perception during Binocular Rivalry
15:30–15:45 Tea Break
15:50–16:10 Talk by Dr. Giulia Zoppolat (Post-doc fellow, VU University Medical Center)
“Mindfulness & Perception of Partner’s Emotions”
– Study on the role of trait mindfulness in shaping people’s perceptions of their romantic partner’s emotions.
16:15–16:45 Talk by Dr. Niels van Doessum (Assistant Professor, Leiden University)
“Social Mindfulness & Prosociality”
– Review of a decade of research on social mindfulness operationalized in the SoMi paradigm.
16:45–17:00 Planning Next Meeting
17:00+ Optional Drinks @ The Living Cafe (VU Campus)

More info: https://mindbrainmindfulness.wordpress.com/programs-2024/

The organisers are seeking speakers for their upcoming meetings! If you would like to present your ideas/work, please reach out to Surya Rajan Selvam at s.r.selvam@vu.nl.