NEWS
News, events and information about the POTION project.
How does smell affect the way we perceive faces?
Research highlights How does smell affect the way we perceive faces? The ability to process facial expressions is essential for understanding how others feel and think. In real-life situations, this ability is not only based on the visual system but also on contextual information from other senses. Olfactory stimuli have a significant impact on […]
Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Human Body Odors in Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Research highlights Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Human Body Odors in Mindfulness-Based Interventions. Research has shown that body odours (BOs) contain a wealth of biological information, including genetic compatibility, health status, and even emotional states. Like other animals, the human olfactory system is finely tuned to detect and interpret these subtle signals, which […]
Partner Meeting: Padova 2024
The POTION consortium had an exciting project meeting at the University of Padova, one of the oldest universities in the world founded in 1222! We had fruitful discussions on the project progress and challenges in the field of human chemosignals, and collectively planned for the next step. Lastly, a big thank you to the University […]
Bright Night Event 2023
UNIPI did participate the Bright Night with the event related to the POTION project you may find here: https://www.bright-night.it/2023/ingegneria-delle-emozioni-cosa-proviamo-e-come-lo-misuriamo/
MakerFaire Rome 2023
Maker Faire Rome is the european event that facilitates and talks about technological innovation in a simple and accessible way, connecting businesses, Academia, people and ideas. It is a trade fair where industry experts, makers and innovators meet to share their projects with the general public. Feel-ing with Roberto Garofalo did present POTION in one […]
The University of Pisa is thrilled to be a part of the Medicon Conference in Sarajevo
The University of Pisa is thrilled to be a part of the Medicon Conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina! POTION researchers presented advancements in the field of Emotional recognition from physiological signals. It has been great to engaging with fellow academics, sharing knowledge, and fostering international collaboration.
Inventya Ventures participated in this year’s Medical Technology Ireland
Inventya Ventures participated in this year’s Medical Technology Ireland. Engaging with fellow attendees and exhibitors is what makes events like these truly remarkable. Let’s keep driving innovation forward
GNB conference-POTION
POTION partners presented at the prestigious GNB 2023 conference in beautiful Padova! Great to connection with fellow researchers, exchange knowledge, and showcase the exciting research on olfaction #GNB2023 #Padova #PosterPresentation
PartnerMeeting: Stockholm #H2020
Exciting two days at our partner meeting in Stockholm! 🌟 Grateful for the productive conversations and the chance to connect in this beautiful city. Thank you @karolinskainst for organising the meeting and @var_gard for hosting! #PartnerMeeting #Stockholm #H2020 pic.twitter.com/LBFq8F0ENC — POTION Project (@PotionProject) June 13, 2023
When sweaty means relaxing
European Commission news discussed about the POTION project and how sweat could help relieve social anxiety cordis.europa.eu/article/id/443636-when-sweaty-means-relaxing?WT.mc_id=exp
Promoting social interaction through emotional body odors: exploring the possible treatment value of human chemosignals
Check out the blog on BMC from Dr. Emma Eliasson and Colleagues discussing the progress of the POTION project and how the results may one day help people suffering from social anxiety disorder! Promoting social interaction through emotional body odors: exploring the possible treatment value of human chemosignals
We like to congratulate Dr Saideh Ferdowsi for her recent achievements
https://www.essex.ac.uk/people/ferdo77105/saideh-ferdowsi%E2%80%8B
Odors From Other People’s Sweat Can Help Treat Social Anxiety
Odors From Other People’s Sweat Can Help Treat Social Anxiety
POTION Project Newsletter Issue 4
You can view the latest POTION newsletter by clicking on the link below. Potion Newsletter April 2022. https://potionh2020.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Potion-Newsletter-Mar-2022-1.pdf
POTION Project Newsletter Issue 3
You can view the latest POTION newsletter by clicking on the link below. Potion Newsletter Oct 2021
Bright Night in Pisa
On 24th September 2021, the first in-person BRIGHT-NIGHT event since Covid-19 was held at three different locations across the squares and streets of Pisa. BRIGHT-NIGHT is a program where researchers developing cutting edge technology can showcase their work to residents of PISA. The POTION team is proud to participate in the event and engage with […]
POTION Project Newsletter Issue 2
You can view the latest POTION newsletter by clicking on the download link below.