CNSR
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Core Facility for Neuroscience of Self-Regulation 

We are a Core Facility of the Field of Focus 4 (FoF4) „Self-Regulation and Regulation: Individuals and Societies“ at the Heidelberg University. We provide rooms, devices and other resources for neurophysiological research for all interested scientists. Our goal is to offer you the ideal environment for conducting experimental laboratory and real world studies. The CNSR is listed under the registration number RI_00552 in the research infrastructure database of the German Research Foundation.

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Picture: Johannes Hofmeister
EEG
EEG
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fNIRS
fNIRS
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Eyetracker
Eye tracking
19.
Dec

What’s next 

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In 2026, we aim to further improve the research infrastructure offered by the CNSR, initiate new research projects, and expand the range of services for our users. With this in mind, the following projects are planned:

  • Implementation of the new eye-tracking systems 
  • Revision of the website to improve usability and better showcase the CNSR’s offerings 
  • Development of the CNSR wiki with method-oriented content 
  • Expansion of the CNSR Python toolbox for the analysis of psychophysiological data 
  • Organization of an eye-tracking workshop in the first half of the year 
  • Organization of an fNIRS workshop in the second half of the year
  • Strengthening teaching through dedicated hands-on workshops for students  
  • Offering laboratory internships
  • Strengthening science communication 
  • Participation in the WDR initiative “Türen auf mit der Maus”
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04.
Dec

Funding Boost for Our Eye-Tracking Lab 

Funding2025

We are pleased to announce that our lab has grant funding from the Research Council des Field of Focus 4. This support allows us to expand our eye-tracking lab with a new stationary device and two mobile eye-tracking glasses.

The additional equipment strengthens our laboratory work and enables us to carry out studies in real-world environments. The new equipment will help us to conduct research that can capture visual behavior in situations where controlled lab studies are not sufficient.

We are grateful for the funding and excited about the developments it will bring. The upgraded setup lays the groundwork for new projects and collaborations, and we look forward to sharing the results soon.

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