Research

Themes

Research in this theme covers basic neural mechanisms of decision making, memory and learning and cognitive control. There is a particular focus on frontal and cingulate cortical and hippocampal function. Experiments use human and NHP brain imaging, direct brain stimulation and recording, psychopharmacology, in vivo voltammetry, TMS and tDCS, transgenic rodent models, neurophysiological recording and investigation of the effects of lesions.
Behavioural Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscientists seek to understand how the cognitive mechanisms that guide human behaviour are implemented in the neural circuitry of the brain.
Cognitive Neuroscience
Our research investigates the development of language, numeracy, literacy and associated development disorders, the development of attention and executive functions and associated development disorders, emotional development.
Developmental Science
Our research within this theme covers: inter-group beliefs, prejudice and behaviour; reducing inter-group conflict; individual-group communication, emotional control and regulation; developing, evaluating and disseminating psychological therapies for emotional disorders.
Social Psychology and Psychological Disorders