Cerebral bases of human intelligence.
We project ourselves as leaders in the development and improvement of human intellectual capacities through computational neuroscience, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the development of tools that enhance the human intellect.
We focus on the higher cognitive functions of the brain. We understand human intelligence as the ability to understand complex ideas, apply knowledge, learn from experience, reason, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.
At the Zapata-Briceño Institute, we focus on various research aspects related to human intelligence. We explore everything from complex neural networks and brain regions to brain plasticity and functional connectivity. Our goal is to understand how these areas interrelate and contribute to human cognitive ability, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the nature of intelligence.
We use a variety of neuroimaging techniques, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), electroencephalography (EEG), and magnetoencephalography (MEG), to study brain structure and function during intellectual tasks.
At the Zapata-Briceño Institute, our goals in computational neuroscience are ambitious but concrete. We seek to model neural processing, simulate complex neural networks, explore neuronal plasticity, and analyze large neuroimaging datasets. Through this research, we hope not only to better understand the fundamentals of brain function, but also to advance the development of innovative tools and technologies that can improve the quality of life and enhance human cognitive abilities.
We are committed to transforming our research into concrete actions that benefit society. Our findings have the potential to positively impact education, healthcare, technology, quality of life, human skill development, and conflict resolution. From the classroom to the clinical field, we work to create a better world through knowledge and understanding.