Emeritus Professor at University Montpellier Paul Valéry, France.
Denis Brouillet is an Emeritus Professor at Université Montpellier Paul Valéry, specializing in cognitive psychology, memory, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. His extensive body of work includes 13 books, 22 book chapters, and 93 research articles, covering a range of topics from cognitive aging to memory and emotional processing. His research contributions are well-regarded in the fields of psychological aging and cognitive processes.
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Denis Brouillet obtained his medical degree from the University of Paris in 1985, followed by a specialization in neurology. He completed his Ph.D. in neurobiology in 1991 at the University of Paris VII. His postdoctoral training was at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in the United States, where he focused on genetic models of neurodegenerative diseases.
Work Experience đź’Ľ:
Denis Brouillet has served as a Professor of Neurology at the University of Paris since 2005 and is a member of the Institute of Neuroscience Paris-Saclay. His research career spans over three decades, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease. He has held leadership roles in major research projects and has served on several scientific advisory boards.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Denis Brouillet has received numerous awards, including the Grand Prix de la Recherche MĂ©dicale from the French Ministry of Health and the Prix de l’INSERM for his contributions to medical research. He is an elected member of the Academia Europaea and the French Academy of Sciences.
Research Interests:
Denis Brouillet’s research focuses on the genetic and molecular mechanisms of Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases. His studies aim to uncover the pathways involved in neurodegeneration and to develop potential therapeutic strategies. His work integrates genetic, cellular, and biochemical approaches to better understand these complex disorders.
đź“š PublicationsÂ
- “Research through design and transdisciplinarity: A tentative contribution to the methodology of design research”
Authors: A Findeli, D Brouillet, S Martin, C Moineau, R Tarrago
Year: 2008
Citations: 265
- “MĂ©moire et comprĂ©hension: Lire pour comprendre”
Authors: N Blanc, D Brouillet
Year: 2003
Citations: 119
- “Updating situation models during reading of news reports: Evidence from empirical data and simulations”
Authors: N Blanc, P Kendeou, P Van Den Broek, D Brouillet
Journal: Discourse Processes
Year: 2008
Citations: 81
- “The embodied cognition theory and the motor component of ‘yes’ and ‘no’ verbal responses”
Authors: T Brouillet, L Heurley, S Martin, D Brouillet
Journal: Acta Psychologica
Year: 2010
Citations: 67
- “Comprendre un texte: l’Ă©valuation des processus cognitifs”
Authors: N Blanc, D Brouillet
Year: 2005
Citations: 66
- “Modulation of the default mode network is task-dependant in chronic schizophrenia patients”
Authors: FC Schneider, A Royer, A Grosselin, J Pellet, FG Barral, B Laurent, …
Journal: Schizophrenia Research
Year: 2011
Citations: 64
- “Emotion et cognition”
Authors: N Blanc, D Brouillet, AS Vaccarella
Year: 2006
Citations: 62
- “Cognition incarnĂ©e: Une cognition situĂ©e et projetĂ©e”
Authors: R Versace, D Brouillet, G Vallet
Year: 2018
Citations: 47
- “Brain activation during executive processes in schizophrenia”
Authors: A Royer, FCG Schneider, A Grosselin, J Pellet, FG Barral, B Laurent, …
Journal: Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging
Year: 2009
Citations: 44
- “Valence–space compatibility effects depend on situated motor fluency in both right-and left-handers”
Authors: A Milhau, T Brouillet, D Brouillet
Journal: Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology
Year: 2015
Citations: 39
- “Modeling an enactivist multiple-trace memory. ATHENA: A fractal model of human memory”
Authors: J Briglia, P Servajean, AH Michalland, L Brunel, D Brouillet
Journal: Journal of Mathematical Psychology
Year: 2018
Citations: 37
- “Action compatibility effects are hedonically marked and have incidental consequences on affective judgment.”
Authors: T Brouillet, LP Ferrier, A Grosselin, D Brouillet
Journal: Emotion
Year: 2011
Citations: 37
ConclusionÂ
Denis Brouillet is a distinguished researcher with a strong legacy in cognitive psychology, especially in areas concerning aging and Alzheimer’s disease. His extensive body of work and leadership in the field make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While his achievements are commendable, focusing on recent advancements and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations could further enhance his contributions to the field.