Antonia Gala Zepeda, a PhD candidate in Social and Cognitive Neuroscience at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, has been awarded the prestigious European Varela Award, an international recognition driving groundbreaking research in contemplative sciences. Her project investigates the phenomenon of selflessness by seamlessly integrating first-person subjective reports, physiological measurements, and immersive virtual reality. By combining innovative technology with neuroscience, the study aims to decode how these deep contemplative states emerge and explore their profound implications for enhancing psychological well-being and fostering social connection.