Jeremy Purcell

Jeremy Purcell is a Faculty Research Scientist specializing in cognitive neuroscience, focusing on neural systems underlying memory, written language processing, and neurocognitive health across the lifespan. His work integrates advanced neuroimaging techniques like fMRI to study brain function and plasticity, particularly exploring how exercise impacts cognitive health in aging populations. He has developed novel methodologies for analyzing functional brain networks and orthographic representations.

His research includes two primary tracks: (1) understanding how the brain encodes and retrieves long-term memories through written language (reading/spelling), and (2) investigating indicators of cognitive health through exercise interventions. He has pioneered computational approaches to quantify experience-dependent neural features in reading and spelling systems.

Purcell is actively involved in innovative pedagogy, creating interactive educational materials for neuroscience courses and collaborating with Tibetan monastics to teach cognitive concepts. He emphasizes mentorship, working with undergraduates, graduate students, and fostering cross-cultural educational initiatives.

His interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical neuroimaging, cognitive theory, and educational practice, with a focus on translational research to improve learning and cognitive health outcomes. Collaborative mentorship and cross-disciplinary projects are central to his professional activities.