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Anne Gallagher is Full Professor at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Montreal, and researcher at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center. She directs the LIONLAB (Laboratory of Optical Imaging in Neurodevelopment) and holds the Canada Research Chair in Child Neuropsychology and Brain Imaging. Her research examines cognitive and language development using neuroimaging techniques like fNIRS and EEG.
Research focuses on:
- Typical language development in early childhood
- Cognitive effects of pediatric conditions (epilepsy, congenital heart defects, prematurity)
- Development of neuroimaging assessment techniques
Her publications demonstrate strong focus on pediatric neurodevelopment, particularly in congenital heart disease populations and neuroimaging methodology advancement. Recent work explores early intervention efficacy and neurophysiological biomarkers.
Awards include:
- Canada Research Chair (2019-2024)
- FRQS Chercheur-Boursier Junior 2 (2019-2022)
- Rising Star, Canadian League Against Epilepsy (2015)
Directs the CerebrUM neuropsychology research hub and supervises graduate students in neuropsychology/neuroscience programs. Leads multiple CIHR-funded projects on neurodevelopmental outcomes in clinical pediatric populations.