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  • In Memoriam: Joel F. Lubar, PhD
    November 16, 1938-February 9, 2024 Dr. Lubar was responsible for developing the use of EEG Biofeedback (Neurofeedback) as a treatment modality for children, adolescents, and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, starting with his controlled studies in the mid-1970’s. This application of Neurofeedback became widespread in clinics and schools throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Israel, Europe… Read more: In Memoriam: Joel F. Lubar, PhD
  • Grant Cycle Now Open
    This cycle is open from November 1st to February 28th 2022 To be eligible for this grant, the applicant must either be:*enrolled as a full-time student in a college/university health care/mental health care academic program, and working under a faculty research advisor who has had training in neurofeedback*or a non-student researcher/trainee in a neurofeedback, qEEG, or neuromodulation area.Projects selected… Read more: Grant Cycle Now Open
  • Tribute Donations
    The FNNR is grateful to the Kropotov ERP Study Group for their very generous contribution. Click HERE if you would like to make a Tribute Donation to fund neurofeedback and neuromodulation research.
  • NeuroDesigner – Fire
  • 2021 Grant and Award Recipients
    Bio-Medical sponsored FNNR mini-grant ($3,000) Mohammad  Sendi, PhD student at Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GAAdvisors: Drs Sanne van Rooij and Jeffrey MalinsGrant title: Modeling the effect of TMS on EEG signal in PTSD patients FNNR mini-grant ($2,000) Jessica Claire Gregory, PhD student,  The University of Texas at San AntonioAdvisor: Dr Mark JonesGrant… Read more: 2021 Grant and Award Recipients
  • Tom Budzynski Award
    We have now named the winner of the Tom Budzynski Legacy Award, co-sponsored by MindPlace, for clinical research in application of neurofeedback in elderly for prevention of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) progression to dementia/Alzheimer disease.  It has been 10 years since Tom passed away and we wanted to commemorate his legacy. It is a one time award.… Read more: Tom Budzynski Award
  • 2021 Auction Donors
    BioSource SoftwareMindPlaceMinnesota Neuro-Training InstituteElectro-Cap International, Inc.ADD CLINICBiofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA)Jim EvansAssociation for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB)Grimard Wilson Consulting, Inc.  
  • 2021 FNNR Auction
    We are excited to announce the upcoming 2021 FNNR Auction to support neurofeedback and neuromodulation research! Our 2021 auction begins online on June 20th and ends during ISNR’s online conference on June 27th. For donors, the silent auction is a great opportunity to promote your company while supporting neurofeedback and neuromodulation research. Please make your contribution… Read more: 2021 FNNR Auction
  • Nominations Now Open!
    The 2021 Joe Kamiya First-Person Science Award Sponsored By BrainMaster Technologies The FNNR and BrainMaster Technologies are requesting nominations for the purpose of honoring a neuroscience researcher, educator, or clinician who focuses on first-person science in the tradition of Dr. Joe Kamiya. The recipient of this award will receive $1,000 and recognition at the ISNR… Read more: Nominations Now Open!
  • Free Webinar
    A NEW ERA FOR MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES: THE ROLE OF QEEG-NEUROMARKERS Presenter: Antonio Martins-Mourao, PhD Dates: February 10th, 2021 Time: 11:00 am Eastern Time (US & Canada), corresponding to 17:00 in Italy & Germany REGISTER HERE Mental health care is undergoing one of its most important paradigmatic shifts since Emil Kraepelin’s pioneering work on diagnostic categories as far… Read more: Free Webinar
  • New grant opportunity!
    We are so excited to announce this new opportunity! FNNR has partnered with Bio-Medical Instruments to award a $3,000 mini-grant for student research. The application cycle is open now and the deadline is March 31st 2021. Click the HERE for information on eligibility and selection criteria, and to apply. Many thanks to Bio-Medical Instruments for their generous… Read more: New grant opportunity!
  • New book! Grab your copy today while it’s on sale!
    Click here to Buy it now at BMED Press   “Helena Bester, one of Africa’s few Board Certified Neurotherapists is regarded as one of the leading experts on ADHD and on neurofeedback in South Africa. She takes the reader on a journey through the origin, the development, the process, and the application of neurofeedback.  The intention… Read more: New book! Grab your copy today while it’s on sale!
  • We’re Giving Away Money!
    What would you do with $2,000? Let us know in your application to the FNNR’s mini-grant! This cycle opens on October 30th and the deadline to apply is February 28th 2021! To be eligible for this grant, the applicant must either be: *enrolled as a full-time student in a college/university health care/mental health care academic program, and… Read more: We’re Giving Away Money!
  • New eBook!
    We are excited to announce that our first eBook is available for purchase! Click HERE to get your copy of Alpha-Theta Neurofeedback in the 21st Century: A Handbook for Clinicians and Researchers by Antonio Martins-Mourao and Cynthia Kerson. There’s more on the way so follow us on social media or join our mailing list for updates.
  • The Auction has Begun!
    Our annual auction to benefit neurofeedback research has begun! (the link to our booth code is on this page; see if you can find it!) We have some amazing products and services in store, starting at an incredible price! Snag a great deal and place your bids HERE. And we have some additional items HERE… Read more: The Auction has Begun!
  • Blind Auction 2020
    These items are available only to licensed practitioners. Please submit one bid by emailing admin@thefnnr.org with the item name and bid amount. The highest bid wins. May the odds be ever in your favor.  (*booth code*)   First item: Alpha Stim AID Safely and effectively relieve your anxiety, insomnia, and depression with this proven, non-drug… Read more: Blind Auction 2020
  • 2020 Auction Donors
    Sponsors ADD Clinic Applied Neuroscience Inc. Clinical Neuroanalytics CNS Vital Signs Electromedical Products International Mind Alive NeuroDesigner Neurofield Inc. Neurothrive New Mind Heartmath IQCB Swingle Clinic/SoundHealth Products, Inc. Thought Technology Zukor Interactive   Donors BCIA Behavioral Medicine Associates Bio-medical Biosource Software BMED Press Electro-cap International Serendipity Sterlingworth Center (*booth code*)
  • Grant and Award Winners
      The winner of the Gerald Gluck Travelship Award is Michael Z. Yonkovig, Masters student (Boston College, Boston, MA), mentors Dr. Scott Slotnick and Dr. Ainat Rogel, for his project titled “In-school Neurofeedback for Adolescents with Developmental Trauma.” The winner of Brainmaster’s Joe Kamiya First-person Science Award is Santiago Muñoz-Moldes, PhD, Research Scientist at the… Read more: Grant and Award Winners
  • ISNR Virtual Conference
    The International Society for Neuroregulation and Research is having their annual conference online this year. This conference is a must for anyone in the field. There will be workshops, keynotes, exhibit booths with new products and services, FNNR’s auction, and opportunities to earn CE credits. As a bonus, there are no travel costs! This is… Read more: ISNR Virtual Conference
  • Amazing things can happen when we pull together.
    Case in point:  when Mark Jones, who heads one of the most robust university-based BCIA-accredited neurofeedback programs in the country at the University of Texas at San Antonio, asked us to help him source equipment and funds to re-create his program using remote training as a model, we actively reached out to our community (YOU)… Read more: Amazing things can happen when we pull together.
  • Publication by mini-grant winner
    Congratulations to the mini-grant winner, Dr. Rajnish Gupta, for the publication of his paper, “Effect of EEG Neurofeedback Training in Patients with Moderate–Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Clinical and Electrophysiological Outcome Study,” in the journal NeuroRegulation!
  • ISNR Memoriam Nominee Update
    Dear Colleagues, ISNR has now expanded the scope of eligibility of candidates for the In Memoriam Award as well as extending the deadline for submissions. The deadline has been extended to June 30, 2020 and the requirements have been expanded as follows : Must be a full-time student who is enrolled in an accredited graduate program (master or doctorate… Read more: ISNR Memoriam Nominee Update
  • Upcoming Auction
    We are excited to announce that our annual auction to benefit neurofeedback and neuromodulation research is almost upon us. The silent auction is a great opportunity to promote your company and products while supporting neurofeedback and neuromodulation research. Our 2020 auction begins online in early in July and ends at ISNR’s first online conference July… Read more: Upcoming Auction
  • ISNR Calls for Memoriam Nominees
    Dear Colleagues, This year represents the third year since the ISNR Board of Directors instituted the In Memoriam Award to recognize those members and contributors to our field who pass within the previous year. We hold continued hope that this award will serve as our modest effort to say thank you for their life of… Read more: ISNR Calls for Memoriam Nominees
  • Reduce Stress with Autogenic Training
    “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”   In a time when we are alone with our thoughts more often than usual, and interactions with our support systems are limited, we must find new ways to practice self-care. The following is an excellent paper, written by Dr. Erik… Read more: Reduce Stress with Autogenic Training