About us

The department deals with research into brain mechanisms of psychological processes, behavior and movement. We investigate the neurobiological mechanisms of cognitive functions, emotions and motor skills, their role in mental health and disruption in mental disorders and neuropsychiatric diseases. Our research also focuses on the processes of maintaining the balance of upright posture and walking in humans and their disruption in aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

About us
Photo of Igor Riečanský, MD, DrSc.

Igor Riečanský studied medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the Comenius University in Bratislava, while completing…

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Martin studied Psychology at Comenius University in Slovakia. His early career was facilitated by several training…

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After studying natural sciences, in 2009 Diana received doctorate in the field of Normal and Pathological Physiology at…

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Jana studied natural sciences at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, where in 2010 after defending her…

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Zuzana studied psychology at the University of ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava. In 2009 she joined the Lab of Motor…

Photo of Rastislav Rovný, Mgr., PhD.

Rastislav is a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Behavioural Neuroscience, Centre of Experimental Medicine. He…

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Milan earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the Faculty of Philosophy, Comenius University in Bratislava,…

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Drahomír obtained his MA in Psychology from the Comenius University in Bratislava, where he later pursued his PhD in…

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Barbora began her studies in Biomedical Physics at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Informatics at Comenius…

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He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University in 2000 in general medicine. Since then, he has worked…

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Adam earned his psychology degree from the Faculty of Arts at Comenius University in Bratislava. During his studies, he…

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Veronika studied psychology at Comenius University in Bratislava, where she also continues her PhD. studies in Medical…

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Peter studied psychology at the Faculty of Arts at Comenius University in Bratislava. During his studies he focused on…