Dr. Priscilla Balestrucci

Since October 2017Postdoctoral researcher, department of Cognitive Applied Psychology, Ulm university
April 2017 – September 2017 Postdoctoral researcher, Center of Space Biomedicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy


Education

2017:PhD in Neuroscience, Medical Faculty, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy. Thesis: “Role of multisensory integration and internal models in postural balance"
2013:Master’s degree in Medical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy. Thesis: “Evaluating Perceptual Deficits of Body Representation in Eating Disorders: Design and Implementation of a Novel Method"
2010:Bachelor’s degree in Medical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

Contact

Priscilla Balestrucci
Research assistant

Priscilla Balestrucci
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Consultation hours
on appointment

Research interests

Priscilla Balestrucci’s research focuses on how information from multiple sensory systems and expectations based on prior knowledge affect sensorimotor control.
With the Applied Cognitive Psychology group, she will investigate the dynamics of sensorimotor learning and adaptation in the context of human-machine interactions.