About us

The Neuro Ex-Funk Group studies executive functions. Executive functions are higher cognitive functions that regulate and control primary processes, such as memory, attention and perception. Executive functions are imperative for success in daily life since they enable adaptive, goal-oriented behaviour. The scope of our research is the specification of neuro-cognitive processes underlying executive functions in young and older adults, and in patients with impaired executive functions (e.g., subjective executive dysfunctions, mild cognitive impairment, obesity, schizophrenia, and brain lesions). Additionally, we develop and apply neuroscientific approaches (including neurofeedback and brain computer interfaces) to enhance executive functions in both healthy participants and patient groups.

Our research interests

• Neuroscientific research on executive functions
• Cognitive enhancement of executive functions
• ​Psychedelic research and cognition
• Translational research

Our research methods

• Electro-encephalography (EEG)
• Structural/functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Analyses of brain oscillations & event-related potentials, current density reconstructions, brain metabolites, functional connectivity, neural noise

Latest news

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At the Bergmannsheil Clinic in Bochum, patients learn to steer their wheelchair by BCI Picture by Frierdich Stark/imago
Signals from the control center:
Interfaces between computers and brains are possible, but complicated. In this interview, Stefanie Enriquez-Geppert explains how this works and when it is helpful.

Latest publications

Fm-theta neurofeedback in people with self-reported cognitive problems in daily life:
In this article we present our results regarding a neurofeedback study for people complaining about executive dysfunctions. We used a pre/post/follow-up design with a sham NF group to assess immediate and long-term effects on objective and self-reported cognition in daily life. 
Untreated if unrecognized: A cognitive profile of self-reported executive dysfunctions after SARS-COV-2 infection
In this article we present a study investigated experienced cognitive problems in everyday life in people with previous COVID-19 disease, in a sample of 529 participants of a wide range of age,  education level and employment status in different countries.