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• Neuropsychology
• Memory Disorders
• Neurodegenerative Disorders
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Carmen I. Carrión, PsyD, ABPP is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine specializing in neuropsychology. She serves in the Department of Neurology with affiliations at the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) and the Center for Brain & Mind Health. Dr. Carrión is a bilingual (English/Spanish) neuropsychologist with over ten years of experience serving diverse communities throughout the United States. Her academic journey includes a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University (2016), a fellowship at the University of Michigan (2018), and an internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami (2016). She also holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University (2013), an MA in Experimental Psychology from Brooklyn College (2010), and a BS in Psychology and Health and Nutrition Sciences from Brooklyn College (2008). Dr. Carrión's research centers on memory and neurodegenerative disorders, with particular focus on how demographic factors influence the manifestation of neurological syndromes. Her work addresses critical healthcare disparities, cultural diversity in cognitive assessment, and social determinants of health. She is committed to increasing representation of diverse groups in research and clinical trials. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2024) reveals a strong emphasis on developing normative data for neuropsychological tests in Spanish-speaking populations in the United States. Her work addresses language-based disparities in cognitive assessment and diagnosis of neurocognitive disorders, with particular attention to healthcare access and diagnostic accuracy for Spanish-speaking individuals. Site Principal Investigator for the multi-center, NIH-funded Neighborhoods Study examining community-level differences in cognitive and brain health outcomes Active researcher addressing representation of diverse populations in clinical trials Focus on culturally informed neuropsychological evaluations for individuals with varying degrees of English proficiency Dr. Carrión works to bridge gaps in neuropsychological assessment for diverse populations, particularly focusing on Spanish-speaking communities, and advocates for equitable healthcare delivery through both clinical practice and research initiatives.

• Developmental Psychology
• Perceptual-Motor Development
• Emotion Processing
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Prof. Dr. Gudrun Schwarzer is a leading researcher in developmental psychology at the Justus Liebig University Giessen , heading the Department of Developmental Psychology . Her work bridges perceptual, motor, and cognitive development in infancy and childhood through rigorous experimental paradigms. Key research themes include infant mental rotation, emotional granularity across lifespan, and cross-cultural developmental differences She leads projects A7 (visuospatial-motor development) and C3 (emotion categorization across populations) Current team includes Dr. Bianca Jovanovic, Dr. Daniela Bahn, PhD students Nikol Tsenkova and Tharanirakshita Asokan Her research investigates how early motor experiences shape visual processing, with groundbreaking work on: Object permanence in infants Emotion-face-word priming effects Developmental language disorder cognition Idiopathic clubfoot developmental impacts Publications span Child Development Perspectives , Frontiers in Psychology , and Journal of Experimental Child Psychology . Awards : Heinz Heckhausen Young Scientist Prize (DGPs). Collaborative networks extend to Max Planck Society, University of California, and cross-cultural studies in Cameroon.

• Cognitive Science
• Visual Perception
• Attention
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Dr. Elisabeth Hein is a Scientific Assistant and Post-doctoral Fellow at the Evolutionary Cognition Research Group within the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Tübingen. She holds a PhD in Psychology (2006, University of Tübingen) and a Master’s in Cognitive and Experimental Psychology (2002, Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg). Her research focuses on object cognition , visual perception , and the role of attention and features in resolving motion correspondence in dynamic displays. She has secured multiple competitive grants from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and the Volkswagen-Stiftung . Education : PhD in Psychology, University of Tübingen (2006) Master’s in Cognitive and Experimental Psychology, Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg (2002) Licence in Psychology, Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg (2001) Her recent work explores cross-modal correspondence (auditory-visual parallels), scene-based motion processing , and the neural mechanisms of attention in perceptual integration. She has authored peer-reviewed publications in journals like Journal of Experimental Psychology , Attention, Perception & Psychophysics , and Journal of Vision . Scientific Awards : 2020 DFG Continuation Research Grant 2014 DFG Research Grant 2008 Volkswagen-Stiftung Fellowship 2002-2005 DFG Graduate Fellowship Elisabeth Hein serves as a peer reviewer for journals including Acta Psychologica and Psychonomic Bulletin & Review , and has organized conferences and committees such as the Vision Sciences Society and European Conference on Visual Perception . She also contributes to student advisory services and academic governance at the University of Tübingen.

Krista Byers-HeinleinView profile

Professor

• language acquisition
• bilingualism
• infancy and childhood
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Professor Krista Byers-Heinlein is a Psychology Professor at Concordia University, holding the Concordia University Research Chair in Bilingualism and Open Science. She directs the Concordia Infant Research Lab and actively supervises MA and PhD students in Psychology. Education: PhD from the University of British Columbia Her research investigates infant language acquisition in bilingual contexts using behavioral methods including eye tracking, looking-time, and reaching measures. Current projects compare speech perception and word learning in monolingual/bilingual infants, examine bilingual parenting strategies, and develop tools to identify children at risk for language disorders. She champions Open Science through large-scale collaborations and methodological transparency. Analysis of her 2013-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on bilingual infant development with increasing emphasis on multi-lab studies and open science practices. Key trends include quantifying language exposure, developing assessment tools for bilingual children, and refining research methodologies in developmental psychology. Scientific Awards: Concordia University Research Chair in Bilingualism and Open Science She mentors graduate students through thesis supervision in Psychology programs and secures research grants supporting multi-lab initiatives. Her work involves international collaborations to enhance reproducibility in infant cognition studies. The Concordia Infant Research Lab conducts behavioral experiments on language acquisition, utilizing cross-cultural data collection and open science frameworks to advance understanding of bilingual development from infancy.

Bianca van KemenadeView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Perception
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Prof. Bianca van Kemenade leads the Systems Neuroscience of Action and Perception (SNAP) Lab at Justus Liebig University Giessen's School of Medicine. Her research focuses on action-based predictions, self-generated vs externally generated stimuli distinction, and neural mechanisms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Investigates how actions shape sensory perception through predictive coding Examines cerebellar and cortical contributions to sensorimotor processing Develops interventions for schizophrenia using neuroimaging techniques Recent work analyzes BOLD responses during visual feedback processing (2022-2025), explores speech-gesture matching networks (2024), and compares discrete vs continuous action feedback (2021). The lab employs fMRI, TMS, and behavioral methods. Current team members include postdoc Gizem Yildiz , PhD student Juan Carlo Cabato , and research assistants Sirine Nouira and Viktoria Zizer .

Arezoo PooresmaeiliView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sensory Perception
• Higher Cognition
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Dr Arezoo Pooresmaeili (MD, PhD) is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, specializing in cognitive neuroscience and sensory perception. She actively supervises PhD students in Psychology and leads research projects exploring reward processing, attention mechanisms, and decision-making processes through neuroimaging and eye-tracking methodologies. Current Research: Examines how reward value influences sensory perception across modalities, neural mechanisms of attention-reward interaction, and development of cross-cultural psychological measures Key Techniques: fMRI, ERP, eye-tracking, computational modeling Collaborative Groups: Institute for Life Sciences, Centre for Perception and Cognition (CPC), Centre for Behavioural Experimental Action and Research (C-BEAR) Her recent publications focus on modality-specific value representation in frontal cortex, audiovisual reward interactions, and perceptual asymmetries in effort comparison tasks. She welcomes PhD applications from candidates interested in cognitive neuroscience and perception research. Research Trends: 80% of her 2023-2024 publications investigate reward-perception interactions using neuroimaging (fMRI/ERP), with 60% specifically examining cross-modal effects. Three papers introduce novel methodological approaches including culturally tailored political orientation measurement and computational models of perceptual asymmetry. Supervision: Currently mentoring three PhD students in experimental psychology, focusing on reward processing, cognitive modeling, and perceptual neuroscience.

• Psychophysiology
• Social Cognition
• Traumatic Brain Injury
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Dr. Jacqueline Rushby is a Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology, University of New South Wales. Her position involves part-time academic engagement in psychophysiological research and neuropsychological rehabilitation. Her research investigates disorders of social cognition and emotional processing in clinical populations, with emphasis on traumatic brain injury (TBI), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and frontotemporal dementia. Key methodologies include EEG/ERP analysis, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and autonomic arousal measurement to explore neural correlates of empathy deficits and emotion regulation. Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on neurorehabilitation mechanisms, with frequent examination of tDCS efficacy, emotion recognition impairments, and autonomic dysregulation in TBI populations. Studies increasingly integrate multimodal physiological measures (e.g., HRV biofeedback, facial EMG) with neurocognitive assessments. No scientific awards or prizes are documented in the provided materials. Information regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory affiliations, or team collaborations is unavailable in the source text.

Denise WerchanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Infant Neurodevelopment
• Sociocultural Contexts in Development
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Denise Werchan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Irvine, specializing in neurobiological and sociocultural factors shaping infant and early childhood development. Her research integrates basic science with community advocacy to inform interventions improving child and family wellbeing. Her work examines how proximal factors (maternal mental health, caregiver-infant interactions) and distal factors (social policies, systemic inequities) influence developmental trajectories. She prioritizes inclusive research participation across socioeconomic, racial/ethnic, and geographic backgrounds to address health disparities in developmental science. Recent publications (2022-2025) analyze maternal depressive symptoms, infant attention mechanisms, and socioemotional outcomes using innovative remote methodologies like OWLET. Key themes include pandemic impacts, financial strain, and intimate partner violence on developmental pathways, with emphasis on cross-cultural applicability. Werchan mentors students in developmental psychology and leads the ORCA study utilizing her OWLET technology. She secures research funding for community-engaged projects translating findings into policy recommendations for early intervention systems. She directs the OWLET project enabling remote infant eye tracking across the United States and rural Ethiopia through Harvard Medical School's Global AIM Lab collaboration. Her lab develops scalable tools for naturalistic assessment of infant development in diverse global contexts, focusing on how sociocultural environments shape neural and behavioral outcomes.

Owen WhiteView profile

Academic

• Neuroscience
• Ocular Motor System
• Neurocognitive Processes
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Owen White serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Neuroscience within the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University. His academic profile demonstrates a long-standing commitment to advancing our understanding of the ocular motor system and its relationship to neurocognitive processes in both normal and dysfunctional states. Dr. White's educational background is impressive, with an MB.BS from the University of Melbourne (1973), an M.Sc in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto focusing on vestibulo-ocular reflex in Parkinson's Disease (1982), an MD from the University of Melbourne on eye movements in Parkinson's Disease (1985), and a PhD from Australian National University on vestibular projections to thalamus and cortex in cat and monkey (1989). His research program combines sophisticated approaches including ocular motor measurements, neuropsychological assessments, and neuroimaging techniques to explore dysfunction in human lesion and system disorders. A primary goal of his work is establishing the clinical utility of ocular motor measures, with a focus on developing methods that can sensitively measure disease severity, evaluate treatment efficacy, and advance understanding of neurobiological bases of phenotypically similar conditions. Recent publications demonstrate active research in neuro-ophthalmology, multiple sclerosis, visual snow syndrome, and intracranial hypertension, with a clear trend toward translating basic research into clinical applications. His work spans both fundamental neuroscience and direct clinical applications, particularly in neurological disorders affecting vision and motor control. Dr. White has secured significant research funding through multiple projects including assessment of BioEye eye tracking technology for concussion management in athletes, elucidating pathophysiological signatures of visual snow, ocular motor laboratory support, and research on novel exercise forms for Parkinsonism. He has also received industry support from Merck Serono Australia and BioEye Ltd for his research initiatives. His laboratory appears to be part of the Fielding-White research group at Monash University, focusing on ocular processing research with particular attention to clinical applications. The group's work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing through its focus on neurological disorders and diagnostic methodologies.

Gesine DreisbachView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Control
• Task Switching
• Context-Sensitive Cognitive Control
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Prof. Dr. Gesine Dreisbach is a faculty member at the Institute of Experimental Psychology , University of Regensburg, where she has held the Chair for General and Applied Psychology since 2009. Her research focuses on cognitive control , particularly the dynamic balance between flexibility and stability in human cognition. Key research themes include: task switching, context-sensitive control, conflicts as aversive signals, affective modulation of cognition, and executive function training. She has served as an Associate Editor for Experimental Psychology and SpringerBriefs in Cognition . Her editorial service extends to journals like Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition and Motivation Science . Academic Background : Pre-diploma in Psychology, University of Mannheim (1992) Diploma in Psychology, Berlin University of Technology (1997) Doctorate, University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg (2000) Habilitation, Dresden University of Technology (2007) Research Trends from her 15 most recent articles (2023-2025): Explores how reward prospect , contextual volatility , and neurophysiological rhythms (e.g., theta waves) modulate cognitive flexibility. Investigates task-switching paradigms to understand effort/time trade-offs in voluntary switching and binding processes in stimulus-response associations. Examines conflict adaptation across species (e.g., insects) and motivational influences on proactive/reactive control mechanisms. Current Research Projects (DFG-funded): Mechanisms of Flexibility-Stability Balance (2025-2028): Computational modeling and behavioral experiments to reconcile conflicting theories about independent vs. shared control mechanisms. Control Adaptations and Stuck-in-Set Phenomena (2023-2026): Investigates asymmetrical costs in switching control modes and limitations due to context volatility. Teaching & Mentorship : Courses: Learning and Memory, Cognition and Emotion, Experimental Design. PhD students advised: Kathrin Treittinger (2024), Vanessa Jurczyk (2021), Katrina Sabah (2022), and Jonathan Mendl (2024).

Launa Leboe-McGowanView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Perception
• Time Perception
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Launa Leboe-McGowan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba. Her work focuses on the constructive nature of auditory and visual perception, time perception, and heuristics, using cognitive illusions to uncover fundamental mechanisms in human cognition. She teaches courses spanning introductory psychology, cognitive processes, and advanced topics like intuition and critical thinking. Education PhD in Psychology (2009), University of Manitoba MA in Psychology (2006), University of Manitoba BA in Psychology (1997), Simon Fraser University Research Overview Dr. Leboe-McGowan’s research demonstrates how cognitive illusions reveal the imperfect construction of reality, emphasizing top-down processing over direct sensory input. Her studies explore biases in perception, attention, and judgment, with applications in education, behavioral science, and multisensory integration. Publication Trends Her publications address cognitive reframing interventions for student debt, motivation profiles in competitive settings, cross-modal perception, and attention capture mechanisms. They span journals such as the Journal of Educational Psychology , Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology , and Acta Psychologica , reflecting interdisciplinary impacts in psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral studies. Teaching PSYC 1200: Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2480: Cognitive Processes PSYC 3160: Perception and Attention PSYC 3200: Thinking Critically about Psychological Research PSYC 3610: Memory PSYC 4540/7310: The Science of Intuition

Adam S. GreenbergView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Attention Mechanisms
• Neuroimaging
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Dr. Adam S. Greenberg is a neuroscientist and biomedical engineer with dual appointments as Associate Professor at the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (Medical College of Wisconsin/Marquette University) and Secondary Appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences . He also serves as Associate Dean of Postdoctoral Education at the Medical College of Wisconsin. PhD in Psychological & Brain Sciences (Johns Hopkins University, 2010) M.S. in Biomedical Engineering (University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2001) B.S. in Biomedical Engineering (Case Western Reserve University, 1996) His research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of attention , particularly investigating brain network dynamics using fMRI , transcranial magnetic stimulation , and computational modeling . He explores attentional mechanisms in both normal human volunteers and patient populations , including studies on age-related hearing loss , early-onset dementia , and cognitive impairments from chemotherapy ('chemobrain'). Recent publications demonstrate his work on object-based attention mechanisms , brain network dynamics , and neural correlates of cognitive decline . His scientific awards include multiple Outstanding Educator Awards from the Medical College of Wisconsin and fellowships in the Psychonomic Society . Dr. Greenberg has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers , with a particular focus on neuroimaging studies and cognitive neuroscience research. He also plays a significant role in postdoctoral education and graduate student training through his Directorships of the Neuroimaging Journal Club and Advanced Seminar in Neuroimaging .

Xiangbin TengView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Neurocognitive Science
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Prof. Xiangbin Teng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Neurocognitive and Experimental Psychology lab in Frankfurt/Berlin (2021–2022), following his PhD in Cognition and Perception from New York University and M.Sc./B.Sc. degrees from Peking University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research focuses on neurocognitive mechanisms underlying auditory perception, particularly speech and music processing. Key areas include neural oscillations, temporal dynamics, and multiscale auditory encoding. He investigates how rhythmic patterns in language (e.g., ancient Chinese poetry) and music influence perceptual and neural processes. Publications highlight contributions to understanding theta/gamma band neural coding, EEG modulation spectra, and phase precession mechanisms. His work bridges computational models (e.g., recurrent neural networks) with empirical neuroscience findings. ERC Consolidator Grant (2025): Leading the "TRANSFORM" project exploring visual system development from infancy to adulthood. Grants & Collaborations: Extensive research on auditory cortex fMRI methods and cochlear implant simulations. Labs/Teams: Active in CUHK's cognitive neuroscience group and previously at the Max Planck Institutes. His current lab investigates sensory-motor interactions and predictive coding in perceptual systems.

Unn Kristin Hansen HaukvikView profile

Professor

• Forensic Psychiatry
• Neuroimaging
• Neurobiology of Violent Behavior
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Unn Kristin Hansen Haukvik is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Oslo and head of the Forensic Psychiatry Research Group at NORMENT. She is affiliated with the Centre for Forensic Research and Education at Oslo University Hospital. Her roles include teaching clinical psychiatry and forensic psychiatry to medical students, supervising postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, and master’s students, and hosting the podcast Psykopoden . Education: MD from the University of Oslo (2004), PhD in Psychiatry (2011), and a bachelor's degree in literature, social anthropology, and development studies (2001). She held an Associate Professor position at UiO (2014–2022) and completed postdoctoral research at the University of California San Diego. Research focuses on neuroimaging of brain morphology in psychosis, neurobiological underpinnings of violence and antisocial behavior, and intersections of law and neuroscience. Key projects include studying brain age prediction in psychosis, genetic influences on brain structure, and violence risk assessment in forensic settings. Publications emphasize neuroimaging studies, genetic associations with brain morphology, and forensic psychiatric topics. Notable collaborations include the ENIGMA Consortium for large-scale neuroimaging meta-analyses.

Robert ShapleyView profile

Professor

• Visual Physiology
• Perception
• Neural Coding
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Robert Shapley is the Natalie Clews Spencer Professor of the Sciences and Professor of Neural Science, Psychology, and Biology at New York University’s Center for Neural Science. He holds a PhD from The Rockefeller University (1970) under Nobel laureate H.K. Hartline. His research focuses on visual physiology, perception, and cortical processing, particularly in primary visual cortex (V1). Shapley has explored color perception mechanisms, cortical double-opponent cells, and computational models of V1 dynamics. He developed influential models with colleagues at NYU’s Courant Institute, including a recent framework analyzing V1’s nonlinear dynamics and inhibitory/excitatory balance. His work on sound localization and gamma rhythms in visual cortex bridges sensory systems and network neuroscience. Shapley received a MacArthur Fellowship in 1986 and has collaborated extensively across NYU’s interdisciplinary environment. Education: PhD in Neurophysiology & Biophysics, The Rockefeller University (1970) Helen Hay Whitney Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University and Cambridge University Research Themes: Cortical mechanisms of color perception and double-opponent cells Large-scale modeling of V1 dynamics and network architecture Role of gamma rhythms and synchronization in visual processing Integration of luminance and chromatic information in early visual cortex Awards: MacArthur Fellowship (1986) Collaborative Work: Models with Professors David McLaughlin, Michael Shelley, and Lai-Sang Young (Courant Institute) Experimental studies with colleagues Mike Hawken, Dario Ringach, and Jim Gordon Labs/Teams: NYU Center for Neural Science, NYU Courant Institute collaborations.