Franziska Plessow

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Franziska Plessow is a leading researcher in cognitive neuroscience, with a primary focus on executive functions, cognitive enhancement, and the neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying human performance. Her major contribution is the development of the FAST framework (Flexible, Adaptive, Synergistic Training), a groundbreaking, theory-driven approach to cognitive intervention designed to improve fluid intelligence through targeted executive function training. This work, published in 2019, has garnered significant attention for its innovative integration of game-based learning with rigorous cognitive science principles. Beyond this flagship study, Plessow’s research has substantially advanced our understanding of how stress hormones, particularly cortisol, modulate cognitive control and decision-making under pressure. Her work is widely cited (with her most influential papers accumulating hundreds of citations) and has been recognized for bridging the gap between basic neuroendocrine research and practical cognitive enhancement strategies. Plessow’s contributions are particularly notable for their translational potential, offering new pathways for improving cognitive resilience in high-stakes environments such as medicine, aviation, and elite sports.