Core members include researchers with active research programs using optical neuroimaging. Associated members include collaborators and others considering adding optical neuroimaging as an adjunct component to their research programs.
Core members:
Laura Batterink (Psychology)
Capturing content-related memory signals during sleep
Jody Culham (Psychology)
Naturalistic behaviors in real-world settings including everyday actions such as reaching and grasping and social interactions
Derek Debicki (Clinical Neurological Sciences)
Emma Duerden (Education)
Investigating neurodevelopment in infants and children in healthy and clinical populations
Barbara Fenesi (Education)
Examining the neuropsychological effects of physical activity on student learning
Rishi Ganesan (Pediatrics)
Marc Joanisse (Psychology)
Studies of reading and spoken language learning, in adults and children
John Paul Minda (Psychology)
Understanding the neural networks involved in complex cognition, mind wandering, and mindfulness
Yalda Mohsenzadeh (Computer Science)
Michelle Mottola (Kinesiology, Anatomy and Cell Biology)
Adrian Owen (Psychology; Physiology & Pharmacology)
Improvng diagnosis and prognosis after severe brain injury
Sue Peters (Physical Therapy; Parkwood Institute)
Investigating the neural control of human locomotion and sensorimotor recovery after stroke
Keith St. Lawrence (Medical Biophysics)
Lawson Optics
Developing novel optical systems for assessing brain health and function
Bobby Stojanoski (Ontario Tech University; adjunct appointment at Western)
Associated members:
Daniel Ansari (Psychology, Education)
Blake Butler (Psychology)
Jessica Grahn (Psychology)
Investigating the effects of music and sound on gait in healthy and neurological populations
Paul Gribble (Psychology; Physiology & Pharmacology)
Ingrid Johnsrude (Psychology/Communication Sciences and Disorders)
