The Mental Processes and Behavior Laboratory (PMP Laboratory) at the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Faculty of Psychology opened its International Summer Course on Monday (10/8). Held under the theme “Bridging Brain Science: Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology Across Borders,” the six-day program, which ran until Saturday (15/8), aimed to bridge foundational neuroscience with clinical practice.
The program was officially opened by the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation, Pradytia Putri Pertiwi, S.Psi., Ph.D. In her remarks, she emphasized that cognitive neuroscience is among the Faculty of Psychology’s key academic development priorities.
“Advancing cognitive neuroscience and clinical psychology cannot be separated from the context itself,” Dytia said.
“We aim to bridge advances in neuroscience from developed countries, as presented by our speakers, with the needs and realities of low- and middle-income countries such as Indonesia, including the challenges they face,” said the Head of the PMP Laboratory Satwika Rahapsari, S.Psi., M.A., Ph.D.
The program brought together neuroscience experts from Indonesia and abroad, including Prof. Elkhonon Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, Director of The Luria Neuroscience Institute in New York; Prof. Elvira Brattico of Aarhus University; Prof. Marieke Pijnenborg of the University of Groningen; Dr. Irawan Satriotomo, M.D., Ph.D., BCMAS, of the University of Florida; as well as Indonesian experts Supra Wimbarti, M.Sc., Ph.D., Psychologist, from the UGM Faculty of Psychology, and Dr. Augustina Sulastri, S.Psi., Psychologist, Chair of the Indonesian Neuropsychological Association (ANI).
In addition to attending lectures, participants had opportunities to engage directly with the speakers through questions and discussions. Their enthusiasm was reflected in their active participation, thoughtful questions, and responses to the material presented throughout the sessions.
“I’m truly impressed by all the questions from the participants. I was not expecting such an advanced conversation to happen through the screen,” Satwika said.
The program was expected to broaden participants’ understanding of developments in cognitive neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology. It also served as a platform for continued learning and cross-border collaboration while strengthening the UGM Faculty of Psychology’s contribution to the advancement of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology.
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Writer: Arrasya Aninggadhira
Editor: Erna Tri Nofiyana