Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences
| About the Center |
The Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences Research aims to promote knowledge development, support basic and applied research, and provide a platform for interdisciplinary investigations in the fields of neuroscience, psychiatry, and cognitive sciences. The center focuses on exploring the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive and behavioral processes, investigating cognitive functions in health and disease, and elucidating the neuropsychological foundations of related disorders.
The primary mission of the center is to enhance scientific understanding of the complex relationship between the brain, mind, and behavior, while facilitating the development of innovative approaches for assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and evidence-based therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions. By utilizing the expertise of researchers from various disciplines, including neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, cognitive sciences, neuroimaging, advanced technologies, and data analysis, the center strives to generate impactful knowledge and develop innovative technologies related to brain health.
The main research areas of the center include the investigation of cognitive and behavioral disorders in neurological and psychiatric conditions, identification of cognitive and biological biomarkers, development of diagnostic tools, evaluation of novel cognitive interventions and rehabilitation strategies, and application of emerging technologies to enhance neurocognitive functions.
The vision of the center is to become a leading national and regional hub in cognitive and behavioral sciences, contributing significantly to scientific advancement, innovation, and improvement of cognitive health through high-impact research and translational approaches.The Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences Research aims to promote knowledge development, support basic and applied research, and provide a platform for interdisciplinary investigations in the fields of neuroscience, psychiatry, and cognitive sciences. The center focuses on exploring the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive and behavioral processes, investigating cognitive functions in health and disease, and elucidating the neuropsychological foundations of related disorders.
The primary mission of the center is to enhance scientific understanding of the complex relationship between thebrain, mind, and behavior, while facilitating the development of innovative approaches for assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and evidence-based therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions. By utilizing the expertiseof researchers from various disciplines, including neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, cognitive sciences, neuroimaging, advanced technologies, and data analysis, the center strives to generate impactful knowledge and develop innovative technologies related to brain health.
The main research areas of the center include the investigation of cognitive and behavioral disorders in neurological and psychiatric conditions, identification of cognitive and biological biomarkers, development of diagnostic tools, evaluation of novel cognitive interventions and rehabilitation strategies, and application of emerging technologies to enhance neurocognitive functions.
The vision of the center is to become a leading national and regional hub in cognitive and behavioral sciences, contributing significantly to scientific advancement, innovation, and improvement of cognitive health through high-impact research and translational approaches.
| Research Focus Area |
- Generation of knowledge in the field of cognitive neuroscience in healthy and unhealthy conditions
- Development and validation of cognitive and behavioral assessment tools
- Development of diagnostic and therapeutic tools and strategies in the field of neurocognitive disorders
- Education and advancement of cognitive and behavioral neuroscience
- Generation of knowledge in the field of social cognitive neuroscience
| Expertise, Facilities & Research Services |
- Participation of expert researchers and faculty members from the Departments of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and Addiction Studies of the university in the Center’s Research Council
- Availability and accessibility of basic, cellular, animal, and human neuroscience laboratories at the School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine and Roozbeh Hospital
- Access to patients with neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders for clinical research and translational studies
| Collaboration Opportunities |
Collaboration with relevant national centers, including the
- National Brain Mapping Laboratory,
- Institute for Cognitive Science Studies,
- Department of Neuroscience and Addiction Studies at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Department of Artificial Intelligence at Tarbyat Modares University
- Department of Psychiatry at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Department of Genetics at Roozbeh Psychiatry Hospital
| Director & Key Researchers |
- Name of the director: Prof. Mehdi Tehrani-Doost
- Name of Deputy Director: Dr. Anahita Torkaman-Boutorabi
| Why Collaborate with Us? |
Multidisciplinary expertise:
- Collaboration with a diverse team of researchers in cognitive neuroscience,
- behavioral sciences, psychiatry, neurology, and related fields.
Access to advanced research facilities:
- Availability of basic, cellular, animal, and human neuroscience
- laboratories, along with advanced cognitive assessment and neuroimaging capabilities.
Clinical research opportunities:
- Access to well-characterized patient populations with neuropsychiatric and
- neurological disorders for translational and clinical studies.
Strong academic network:
- Established collaborations with leading neuroscience and cognitive science
- institutions at national and international levels.
Translational research approach:
- Integration of basic science, clinical research, and technology
- development to translate scientific findings into diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Innovation in brain health research:
- Development of novel cognitive assessment tools, biomarkers,
- diagnostic methods, and therapeutic strategies for cognitive and behavioral disorders.
Commitment to scientific excellence:
- A dynamic environment dedicated to knowledge generation,
- education, innovation, and addressing global challenges in cognitive and neuropsychiatric health.
| Contact Information |
Official Name: Research center for cognitive and behavioral science
Postal Address: Building No. 6, First Floor, Roozbeh Psychiatric Hospital, South Karegar St., after Lashkar Junction, Tehran, Iran, Tel: 021-55419151(1054)
Central Lab Address: Tehran University of Medical Sciences. No. 41, Italia Street, Keshavarz BLVD., Tehran, Iran. Tel: 021-88997051,
Website: centrallab.tums.ac.ir https://rccbs.tums.ac.ir