{ "section_title": "Clinical and Academic Collaborations", "intro": "Prof. Montoya maintains active collaborations with leading clinical centres and academic institutions worldwide. These partnerships are dedicated to advancing research in neuromodulation, pain neurobiology, translational clinical trials, and neuroscience education. Clinical collaborations focus on developing and testing innovative therapies for chronic pain, neurodevelopmental disorders, and rehabilitation, often involving multidisciplinary teams and patient-centered approaches. Academic collaborations foster the exchange of knowledge, joint publications, and the development of computational models and neuroimaging techniques to better understand brain function and disease. Together, these efforts aim to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and real-world clinical applications, improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of neuroscience.", "collaborations": [ { "id": "cmcc-ufabc", "name": "UFABC - Center for Mathematics, Computation and Cognition (CMCC)", "type": "academic", "institution": "UFABC - CMCC", "country": "Brazil", "description": "Collaboration in neuromodulation, EEG analyses, and computational modeling for pain research.", "contact_name": "Prof. Dr. Yossi Zana", "contact_email": "contact@cmcc.ufabc.br", "url": "https://neuro.ufabc.edu.br/", "logo": "img/logo_ufabc.png", "keywords": ["neuroimaging", "computational modeling"], "projects": [ {"title": "Neuroimaging modelling for chronic pain", "url": "#", "year": 2023} ], "details": "Dr. Yossi Zana leads the Neuromodulation Lab (TESLab) at UFABC’s CMCC, where our collaboration has advanced neuromodulation, EEG analyses, and computational modeling in pain research. We have developed innovative EEG and neuroimaging methods to study chronic pain and neuromodulatory interventions. Joint publications, such as on increased delta/theta power in sickle cell disease (Lopes et al., Brain Topography, 2024) and brain imaging in health/disorders (Fontes Baptista et al., Brain Imaging and Stimulation, 2023), highlight our interdisciplinary approach. We have contributed to novel pain biomarkers, computational models for pain prediction, and the translation of neurotechnological advances into clinical practice." }, { "id": "urj", "name": "Federal University of Rio de Janeiro", "type": "academic", "institution": "Federal University of Rio de Janeiro", "country": "Brazil", "description": "Collaboration in clinical neuroscience, neurostimulation, and pain research.", "contact_name": "Prof. Dr. Abrahao Fontes Baptista", "contact_email": "", "url": "https://ppgcr.medicina.ufrj.br/institucional/apresentacao", "logo": "img/logo_ufrj.png", "keywords": ["neuromodulation", "pain", "EEG"], "projects": [ {"title": "Clinical neurostimulation methods", "url": "#", "year": 2021} ], "details": "Our partnership with the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), led by Prof. Dr. Abrahao Fontes Baptista, centers on clinical neuroscience, neurostimulation, and pain research. We have conducted joint studies on neuromodulation, co-authored publications on EEG and pain, and developed collaborative projects to advance translational neuroscience in Brazil." }, { "id": "ufba", "name": "NITRE - Federal University of Bahia (UFBA)", "type": "academic", "institution": "LABIOS - Federal University of Bahia (UFBA)", "country": "Brazil", "description": "Collaboration in pain research, psychophysiology, and neuroscience education.", "contact_name": "Prof. Dr. Jose Garcia Vivas Miranda", "contact_email": "", "url": "https://nitreufba.wixsite.com/nitre", "logo": "img/logo_nitre.avif", "keywords": ["teaching", "pain research"], "projects": [ {"title": "Visiting professor course series", "url": "#", "year": 2019} ], "details": "Our partnership with NITRE at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), led by Prof. Dr. Jose Garcia Vivas Miranda, advances pain research, psychophysiology, and neuroscience education. We have co-developed teaching programs, conducted joint studies on pain mechanisms, and published collaborative research, fostering scientific exchange and capacity building in neuroscience." }, { "id": "cit-gordon", "name": "Center for Integrative Therapy (CIT Research Institute)", "type": "clinical", "institution": "Center for Integrative Therapy (CIT Research Institute)", "country": "Germany", "description": "Collaboration with Dr. Christopher Gordon on fascia therapy and chronic pain.", "details": "Our collaboration with the Center for Integrative Therapy (CIT Research Institute) in Germany, led by Dr. Christopher Gordon, focuses on innovative fascia therapy and chronic pain management. We have conducted joint clinical pilots and published research on self-myofascial techniques, integrating clinical practice with scientific inquiry to advance evidence-based pain relief and rehabilitation.", "contact_name": "Dr. Christopher Gordon", "contact_email": "", "url": "https://www.center-gordon.de/cit-research-institute", "logo": "https://cdn1.site-media.eu/images/0/18174991/gordonhealth-logo-WA7GCZZMkmHaJxYjj18yPA.png", "keywords": ["fascia therapy", "myofascial", "chronic pain"], "projects": [ {"title": "CIT Gordon clinical pilot", "url": "#", "year": 2024} ] }, { "id": "tuebingen-birbaumer", "name": "Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Tübingen", "type": "academic", "institution": "University of Tübingen", "country": "Germany", "description": "Collaboration on neurofeedback, BCI, and translational neuroscience with Prof. Niels Birbaumer.", "contact_name": "Prof. Dr. Niels Birbaumer", "contact_email": "", "url": "https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/", "logo": "img/logo_UT.svg", "keywords": ["neurofeedback", "BCI", "learning"], "projects": [ {"title": "Neurofeedback and BCI in clinical neuroscience", "url": "#", "year": 2025} ], "details": "At the University of Tübingen, our collaboration with Prof. Niels Birbaumer focuses on neurofeedback, brain-computer interfaces (BCI), and translational neuroscience. Our joint research explores neural mechanisms of learning and rehabilitation, resulting in publications on BCI applications and neurofeedback for clinical populations." }, { "id": "tms-buran", "name": "TMS Buran Clinic", "type": "clinical", "institution": "TMS Buran", "country": "Spain", "description": "Clinical partner applying neuromodulation techniques in translational studies.", "contact_name": "Dr. Öznur Buran", "contact_email": "contact@tmsburan.com", "url": "https://tmsburan.com/team-montoya.html", "logo": "https://tmsburan.com/images/logo.png", "keywords": ["neuromodulation", "chronic pain"], "projects": [ {"title": "rTMS randomized trial", "url": "#", "year": 2024} ], "details": "TMS Buran Clinic in Spain is a clinical partner specializing in neuromodulation for chronic pain and neuropsychiatric disorders. Our collaboration involves translational research applying rTMS and neurofeedback, bridging clinical practice and neuroscience. The clinic's multidisciplinary team and patient-centered approach have enabled innovative trials and publications on non-invasive brain stimulation." }, { "id": "umit", "name": "UMIT Tirol - Division for Clinical and Health Psychology", "type": "academic", "institution": "UMIT Tirol", "country": "Austria", "description": "Collaboration in psychophysiology and pain research.", "contact_name": "Prof. Dr. Stefan Duschek", "contact_email": "", "url": "https://www.umit-tirol.at/page.cfm?vpath=departments/medizin/institut-fuer-psychologie/division-fuer-klinische-und-gesundheitspsychologie", "logo": "img/logo-umit-tirol-de.png", "keywords": ["psychophysiology", "pain research"], "projects": [ {"title": "Joint research in psychophysiology and pain", "url": "#", "year": 2026} ], "details": "Our collaboration with Prof. Dr. Stefan Duschek at UMIT Tirol’s Division for Clinical and Health Psychology has advanced psychophysiology and pain research. We have investigated physiological, cognitive, and emotional factors in chronic pain, focusing on fibromyalgia and experimental pain models. Joint publications, such as on central nervous activity during emotional and attentional tasks in fibromyalgia (Fischer-Jbali et al., Int J Psychophysiol, 2022; Biol Psychol, 2022; Brain Research, 2021), provide insights into altered brain processing and its clinical implications. By integrating neurophysiological, behavioral, and psychological approaches, our partnership has contributed to a deeper understanding of pain mechanisms and innovative assessment strategies." }, { "id": "unsam", "name": "Universidad Nacional de San Martin (UNSAM)", "type": "academic", "institution": "UNSAM", "country": "Argentina", "description": "Collaboration in theoretical and computational neuroscience.", "contact_name": "Prof. Dr. Dante Chialvo", "contact_email": "", "url": "https://www.unsam.edu.ar/", "logo": "img/logo_UNSAM.png", "keywords": ["theoretical neuroscience", "complex systems"], "projects": [ {"title": "Computational approaches in neuromodulation", "url": "#", "year": 2022} ], "details": "Our collaboration with Prof. Dr. Dante Chialvo at Universidad Nacional de San Martin (UNSAM) advances theoretical and computational neuroscience. Together, we have explored the dynamics of complex systems and brain networks, with emphasis on neuromodulation and pain. Joint publications, such as the study on universal scaling in human activity patterns (Chialvo et al., Papers in Physics, 2015), have provided insights into the statistical properties of human behavior and emergent neural phenomena. We have contributed to computational models elucidating brain connectivity, criticality, and cognition. This partnership bridges theory and data, deepening understanding of brain function and promoting international collaboration." } ] }