Hannah Filmer

Dr. Hannah Filmer is a Research Fellow at the Queensland Brain Institute (The University of Queensland), specializing in cognitive neuroscience and neurophysiology. Her research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making, working memory, and the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cognitive processes. She leads studies on how brain stimulation interacts with neurochemical factors (e.g., dopamine, GABA) and structural brain differences to influence learning, attention, and executive functions. Her work bridges clinical and basic research, addressing topics like mild traumatic brain injury’s long-term cognitive impacts and the neuroplasticity induced by combined behavioral training and stimulation.

Key areas include:

• Neurochemical predictors of learning efficacy
• Mind wandering and prefrontal-parietal cortex dynamics
• Individual differences in response to brain stimulation
• Applications of tDCS in cognitive enhancement and clinical settings

Her research employs methods such as fMRI, electrophysiology, and behavioral experiments, with a focus on translational outcomes. Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and datasets highlight her contributions to understanding neural substrates of cognition and neurorehabilitation strategies.