Margitta Seeck

University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva College

Papers

Total Citations

192

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About

Margitta Seeck is a pioneering neuroscientist whose research bridges cognitive neuroscience, neuroprosthetics, and the neurophysiology of perception. Her most cited work, "Neurological and Robot-Controlled Induction of an Apparition" (148 citations), explores the neural mechanisms underlying out-of-body experiences, demonstrating how sensorimotor conflicts can induce the sensation of a phantom presence—a breakthrough with implications for understanding consciousness and psychiatric conditions. In parallel, her study "Self-paced movement intention detection from human brain signals" (44 citations) advances brain-computer interfaces by developing methods to decode voluntary movement intentions from both invasive and non-invasive EEG signals. This work provides neural signatures that could power future neuroprostheses for paralyzed patients. Seeck’s contributions have shaped our understanding of how the brain constructs self-awareness and movement, with her citation impact reflecting the interdisciplinary reach of her research. Her achievements include pioneering the use of robotic systems to manipulate bodily perception, offering new tools for both clinical neurology and fundamental cognitive science.