The first Argentine Platform of Cognitive Neurosciences and Behavioral Sciences was launched
The Argentine Platform for Cognitive Neurosciences and Behavior Sciences (PENCO) is going to study the processes behind cognition –speaking, thinking, reasoning, problem solving-, of the effects, behavior and social interactions. The focus is always on the brain or the cognitive basis of the mental processes.
Despite the fact that this topic has been quite popular in the last two decades, the studies of this topic are dispersed. The reason for this is its interdisciplinary character (Cognitive Neuroscience oriented to humans does not manage to fit in traditional themes) and the fact that there are not initiatives that boost the development of multi site studies or multilateral research projects (what reduces the empowerment and maximization of research resources). Besides, so far, there was no entity in charge of providing visibility, supporting multilateral programs or strengthening research in this area.
In order to promote the growth of the initiatives that encourage the collaboration between researchers of the area in projects related to basic, applied and translational science, this Platform provides identity and visibility to the study of this interdisciplinary area. The idea is to enhance the collaborations between work groups, thus generating a larger impact on the society and the scientific community.