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Jason Chan is a Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, where he leads research at the intersection of brain and behavior. His work utilizes advanced neuroimaging techniques including magnetoencephalography (MEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and electroencephalography (EEG) to investigate multisensory integration and its applications in understanding neurological conditions.
Dr. Chan earned his BA from California State University, Los Angeles, followed by a D.Phil in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford. Prior to joining UCC, he conducted post-doctoral research at Trinity College Dublin and Goethe University, gaining expertise in diverse research methodologies across international institutions.
His primary research focus centers on multisensory integration (MSI), examining how perceptual training affects cortical connectivity and how these processes serve as biomarkers for neurological conditions including autism spectrum disorder and mild cognitive impairment in aging populations. Through seemingly simple behavioral tasks coupled with sophisticated neuroimaging, Chan's work provides critical insights into human perception and disorders.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in multisensory research, with increasing focus on aging populations, autism spectrum disorders, and the application of predictive coding frameworks to understand perceptual processing differences. His work spans both theoretical neuroscience and practical applications for cognitive rehabilitation.
Dr. Chan has secured multiple research grants, including funding from Enterprise Ireland, HEA COVID Support, and the Health Research Board for projects examining fear of falling detection systems, community walking programs for older women, and the impact of chaotic home environments on emotional perception in autism.
He actively contributes to the academic community through committee service on the Applied Psychology Ethics, Research, and Teaching Committees at UCC. His professional affiliations include the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society for Neuroscience, Neuroscience Ireland, and the Association for Psychological Science.
Dr. Chan directs the Acme Lab (www.acmelab.science), which serves as the hub for his research team's investigations into brain-behavior relationships, providing a collaborative environment for advanced neuroimaging studies and perceptual research.
