The Neuroscience of Feelings: Brain-Heart Connectivity in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Dr. Nasrollah Moradikor is currently the research director and principal investigator at the International Center for Neuroscience Research in Tbilisi, Georgia. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in promoting applied neuroscience research and establishing fruitful collaborations among scientists worldwide. Dr. Nasrallah's research program is dedicated to developing interventions for the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders. His team investigates the molecular mechanisms and therapeutics of brain disorders, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, employing both clinical and experimental models. In 2021, Dr. Nasrollah founded a new community platform named “Neuroscience Network” to support and develop neuroscience in the world. His ability to create a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment has been instrumental in promoting the development of aspiring neuroscientists. He established robust international research collaborations with institutions in the USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, South Korea, and Malaysia. He has over 15 years of research and teaching experience in the field of brain health. Nasrollah has been on the scientific advisory board and evaluation committees of several institutions abroad. He currently serves as an editor, editorial board member and section editor of several reputed journals in the field of neuroscience. His contributions to the scientific community are evident through his publications, as well as more than 15 years of editorial expertise. He is an active professional member of IBRO, FENS, EBBS, ISN, ESN, ENCP, MNS, and MDS.Dr. Motahareh Haghipanah is currently working as a research assistant at International Center for Neuroscience Research in Georgia. Matahera's research program is mainly focused on the effect of non-pharmacological interventions for age related neurodegenerative diseases. She is editorial board of several prestigious journals in the field of neuroscience. She has several publications in reputable journals, contributing valuable knowledge and insights to the scientific world. Her active involvement in international scientific communities is evident through her memberships in prestigious organizations such as the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS), and International Brain Research Organization (IBRO). Motahareh actively contributes to the global neuroscience community. For the past two years, she served as the executive secretary of the International Neurosciences Congress, which is the annual meeting of the International Center for Neuroscience Research in Georgia.Dr. Hiba Hamdar is a distinguished graduate of Plovdiv Medical University and the visionary founder of the Medical Learning Skills Academy in Lebanon. This innovative platform is dedicated to empowering students with essential medical knowledge and research skills, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals. With a strong commitment to advancing medical education, Dr. Hiba Hamdar has published numerous articles in reputable journals and serves as an editor for several academic publications. As a passionate health activist, Dr. Hiba Hamdar actively contributes to the global medical community, championing initiatives that enhance healthcare education and accessibility.

• 1. The role of heart-brain connectivity in neurodegeneration: mechanisms and impactsMuhammad Liaquat Raza, Ghulam Kubra, Nasrollah Moradikor and Ali Ammar2. Cardiovascular influence on cognitive decline: the heart's role in neurodegenerative disordersGargi Gautam3. Autonomic nervous system dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases: bridging brain and heartSippy Singh4. Heart rate variability as an indicator of brain health in neurodegenerationGhulam Kubra and Muhammad Liaquat Raza5. Emotional stress and cardiovascular health: impacts on neurodegenerative disease progressionNasrollah Moradikor6. Exploring heart-brain axis alterations in Parkinson’s diseaseYoussef Razouqi Sr.7. Cardiac biomarkers as predictors of cognitive decline in neurodegenerative conditionsAli Haider Bangash and Nasrollah Moradikor8. Heart-brain synchrony: therapeutic implications for neurodegenerative diseaseSaeid Abbasi-Maleki, Samira Rostami Mehr, Vahid Kazemizadeh, Farnaz Khazeifard and Reza Hossein Gholizadeh Salmani9. Neurocardiology and neurodegenerative diseases: emerging research on emotional regulation and brain-heart connectivityObayda M Diraneyya, Muhammad Liaquat Raza and Syed Ali Abbas