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Roberta Bianco

Marie-Curie fellow
Researcher
Neuroscience of Perception and Action
Address
Viale Regina Elena 291, Rome, Italy
Research center
CLN²S@Sapienza
Interests
neuroscience
music
auditory memory
action planning
About

I’m a post-doctoral research fellow interested in music and neuroscience.

I investigate the neurobiological foundation of the remarkable human sensitivity to auditory structures, as those underlying music. Much of my work has focused on how humans learn and memorise structured patterns, and how these may guide and facilitate musicians' actions during music playing. Currently, I am investigating the evolutionary origin of musical patterns sensitivity and the neural mechanisms that support conserved abilities. My research combines behavioural, electrophysiological and neuroimaging methods.

Education

Title: PhD (Cognitive Neuroscience)
Institute: Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Location: Leipzig
Country: Germany
From: 2013 To: 2017

Title: BA (Medical Biotechnology)
Institute: Università degli Studi di Milano
Location: Milan
Country: Italy
From: 2005 To: 2008

Title: MSc (Neurobiology)
Institute: Università degli Studi di Pavia
Location: Pavia
Country: Italy
From: 2009 To: 2011

Title: BA (Music)
Institute: Istituto Superiore di Studi Musicali F. Vittadini
Location: Pavia
Country: Italy
From: 2009 To: 2011

Experience External

Title: Research Associate
Institute: University College London
Location: London
Country: United Kingdom
From: 2017 To: 2021

Title: Visiting doctoral fellow
Institute: Concordia University
Location: Montreal
Country: Canada
From: 2016 To: 2017

All Publications
2024
Hu M., Bianco R., Hidalgo A.R., Chait M.
Concurrent Encoding of Sequence Predictability and Event-Evoked Prediction Error in Unfolding Auditory Patterns
Journal of Neuroscience, vol. 44, (no. 14)
DOI 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1894-23.2024
Article Journal
2024
Bianco R., Zuk N.J., Bigand F., Quarta E., Grasso S., Arnese F., Ravignani A., Battaglia-Mayer A., Novembre G.
Neural encoding of musical expectations in a non-human primate
Current Biology, vol. 34, (no. 2), pp. 444-450.e5
DOI 10.1016/j.cub.2023.12.019
2024
Bigand F., Bianco R., Abalde S., Novembre G.
The geometry of interpersonal synchrony in human dance
Current Biology
DOI 10.1016/j.cub.2024.05.055
Article Journal
2023
Albury A.W., Bianco R., Gold B.P., Penhune V.B.
Context changes judgments of liking and predictability for melodies
Frontiers in Psychology, vol. 14
DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1175682
2023
Bianco R., Hall E.T.R., Pearce M.T., Chait M.
Implicit auditory memory in older listeners: From encoding to 6-month retention
Current Research in Neurobiology, vol. 5
DOI 10.1016/j.crneur.2023.100115
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Dissemination
2023
Bianco R.
Il cervello che predice i suoni futuri
The power of Music – 2nd edition, Teatro Kursaal Santalucia (Bari, Italy)
Public Event
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Scientific Talks
2024
Hamilton L., Bianco R., Gwilliams L., Boubenec Y., Norman-Haignere S., Di Liberto G., Lau B. K.
New Approaches and Technologies in Auditory Neuroscience
47th Annual ARO MidWinter Meeting
Conference
2023
Bianco R., Chait M.
An online, reaction-time based, longitudinal study on long-term auditory memory
ARO - Association for Research in Otolaryngology
Conference
2023
Bianco R., Zuk N., Bigand F., Quarta E., Grasso S., Arnese F., Battaglia-Mayer A., Novembre G.
Neural encoding of musical expectations in non-human primates
17th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition
Conference
2023
Bianco R., Zuk N., Bigand F., Quarta E., Grasso S., Arnese F., Battaglia-Mayer A., Novembre G.
Neural encoding of musical expectations in non-human primates
Rhythm Production and Perception Workshop (RPPW)
Conference
2023
Bianco R.
Neural encoding of music: phylogenetic and computational perspectives
Sissa (International School for Advanced Studies), Trieste
Institute
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Awards and Achievements
2022
Bianco R., Novembre G.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship: European
2021
Bianco R.
ECR Bridging Grant
2016
Bianco R.
Doctoral research visiting fellowship
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Colleagues of Neuroscience of Perception and Action
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Barbara Denisi Support Administrative Assistant Neuroscience and Behaviour Nanotechnologies for Neurosciences Multiscale and Quantum Simulations Non coding RNAs in Physiology and Pathology Neuroscience and society RNA Systems Biology Procurement Directorate Res. Line Admin. Support Life Science Neuroscience of Perception and Action
Elisiana Tafi Chief Technician Neuroscience and Behaviour Nanotechnologies for Neurosciences Multiscale and Quantum Simulations Non coding RNAs in Physiology and Pathology Neuroscience and society RNA Systems Biology Neuroscience of Perception and Action
Giuliana Scisci Administrative Assistant Neuroscience and Behaviour Nanotechnologies for Neurosciences Multiscale and Quantum Simulations Non coding RNAs in Physiology and Pathology Neuroscience and society RNA Systems Biology Procurement Directorate Res. Line Admin. Support Life Science Neuroscience of Perception and Action
Valeria De Turris Senior Technician Neuroscience and Behaviour Nanotechnologies for Neurosciences Multiscale and Quantum Simulations Non coding RNAs in Physiology and Pathology Neuroscience and society RNA Systems Biology Neuroscience of Perception and Action
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