The brain assembles different sensory stimuli into a coherent picture through fast and flexible communication mechanisms, such as neural synchronization between brain regions and across timescales (Senkowski & Engel, 2024, Nat Rev Neurosci). Multisensory integration is a fundamental property of brain circuits, dynamically interacting with attentional mechanisms (Talsma et al., 2010, TICS). Our recent work uses computational modeling to investigate how the brain determines stimulus coherence and integrates multisensory information (Gökberk et al., 2026, Sci Rep).
Review on the role of neural oscillations in multisensory integration. Senkowski et. al., 2008, TINSTheta power reflects interplay between working memory and multisensory integration. Michail et al., 2021, J NeurosciFunctional coupling across different frequency bands support intersensory attention. Keil et al., 2016, CortexMultsensory processing of naturalistic cell phone stimuli. Pomper et al., 2014, PLOSONENeural oscillations in response to visuotactile motion stimuli. Krebber et al., 2015, NeuroimageModeling individual alpha phase-perception relationships for personalized neuroscience. Rohe & Senkowski, PreprintSix main mechanisms of neural oscillations. Senkowski & Engel, 2024, Nat Rev NeurosciReview on the relationship between attention and multisensory integration. Talsma et al., 2010, TICSEEG recordings in a visuotactile attention paradigm. Pomper et al., 2015, Hum Br MappComputational modeling of the Audiovisual Rabbit Illusion. Günaydın et al., 2026, Sci RepNeural timescale dynamics and multisensory integration. Senkowski & Engel, 2024, Nat Rev NeurosciCortical network dynamics underlying interensory attention. Keil & Senkowski, 2018, NeuroscientistIntracranial ECoG recordings during multisensory processing. Michael et al., 2022, NeuroimageGABA mediates the relationship between gamma power and multisensory integration. Balz et al., 2016, Neuroimage
Neural signatures of schizophrenia
Beyond positive and negative symptoms, schizophrenia patients experience subtle perceptual and cognitive deficits, likely driven by altered neural oscillations (Senkowski & Gallinat, 2015, Biol Psychiatr). Surprisingly, multisensory processing shows only minor impairments (Senkowski & Moran 2022, Neuroimage:Clin) and can even compensate for attentional deficits (Moran & Senkowski, 2025, Schizophrenia). We are currently investigating whether working memory deficits are generalizable or subfunction-specific.
Glutamate concentration in STS and occipital cortex. Balz et al., 2018, Front PsycholRelationship between beta power and clinical symptoms. Moran & Senkowski, 2025, SchizophreniaLong-range beta band temporal correlations (Moran et al., 2019, Front Psychiatr)Auditory N1 component suppression during audiovisual speech procesing. Senkowski & Moran, 2022, Neuroimage:ClinReview on the role of fontal gamma oscillations and working memory deficits. Senkowski & Gallinat, 2015, Biol PsychiatrIntact multisensory integration in patients compensates for attention deficits. Moran et al., 2021 Cerb Cortex
Crossmodal processing of pain
Our research examines how sensory input from other modalities affects acute pain processing. Such crossmodal stimuli can either reduce pain by distraction or enhance it by increasing salience (Senkowski et al., 2014, TICS). We have demonstrated this bidirectional modulation of pain perception and processing (Höfle et al, 2013, EJN). Additionally, we hypothesize that chronic pain distorts body representation in the brain (Senkowski et al., 2016, Neurosci Biobehav Rev), with implications for developing virtual reality interventions for chronic pain treatment.
Visual stimuli influence the processing of pain. Pomper et al., 2013, NeuroimageNeedle observation increases pain. Höfle et al., 2012, PainDistorted body representation in patients with chronic pain and VR applications (Senkowski & Heinz, 2016, Neurosci Biobehav Rev).Emotional faces influence the processing of pain. Senkowski et al., 2011, J NeurosciPrestimulus alpha oscillations shape pain perception. Höfle et al., 2013, EJNReview on the crossmodal processing of pain. Senkowski et al., 2014, TICS
Other topics
We have conducted projects on diverse topics including adult ADHD (Senkowski et al., 2023, Neuropsychol Rev), generalized anxiety disorder (Senkowski et al., 2003, Biol Psychiatr), cochlear implants (Senkowski et al., 2014, HBM), genetics (Gallinat et al., 2003, Neuroimage), and MR spectroscopy (Balz et al, 2018, Front Psychol). Currently, we are investigating memory processing in PTSD, applying knowledge of dynamic neural memory processes to understanding memory dysfunction, which is a core feature where traumatic memories become fragmented and intrusive.
Illusory Kanizsa figures capture visual attention. Senkowski et al., 2005, NeuropsychologiaReview on brain stimulation and working memory. Senkowski et al., 2022, Cereb CortexAuditory processing in bilateral cochlear implant users. Senkowski et al., 2014, HBMMeta-analysis on inhibitory control deficits in adult ADHD. Senkowski et al., 2024, Neuropsychol RevNeural oscillations in the auditory continuity illusion. Kaiser et al., 2018, EJNEnhanced neural processing of child face stimuli in prepubescent children.Speer et al., 2022, Eur Child Adol Psychiatr
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Multisensory Integration
Neural signatures of schizophrenia
Crossmodal processing of pain
