About our research

Our mission is to unlock the fundamental principles by which the brain guides behaviour across the lifespan, spanning from early development to neurodegenerative change.

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Our research integrates computational modelling and neuroimaging with both preclinical and human studies to map the mechanisms underlying perception, language, and memory. By combining these diverse methods, we aim to build a clearer picture of how the brain learns and makes decisions. We are dedicated to the principles of open science and interdisciplinary teamwork, ensuring our findings are both rigorous and reproducible. We work to translate these fundamental discoveries into tangible clinical outcomes for individuals living with neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions.

Areas of expertise: 

  • Computational, mathematical, and advanced statistical modelling of brain and behaviour, using cutting-edge methodology including machine learning, large-language models, and Bayesian approaches.
  • Preclinical imaging & translational pipelines for health and disease, including neurodevelopment and neurodegenerative disorders, with particular expertise in high-resolution imaging, brain stimulation,  and neurovascular coupling in rodent models. 
  • Cognition across the lifespan, investigating perception, language, executive function, attention, and memory across developmental and aging populations, using behavioural experimental methods as well as neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI, and fNIRS).
  • Individual differences in cognitive ability and plasticity across neurotypical, neurodivergent, and clinical groups (e.g., ADHD, autism, dementia), their relation to socioeconomic circumstances and learning, and development of rigorous interventions designed to reduce inequalities  and improve cognition. 

Related lab groups

Research institutes and Centres of excellence