Research

Heisz, Jennifer Dr.

Dr. Jennifer Heisz

Research Focus

I use an innovative multimodal imaging approach to assess the spatiotemporal dynamics of the human brain that link to cognition and action. My research has three objectives: 1) to explore the space-time variance of human brain dynamics as a predictor of cognitive capacity and mental health; 2) to examine the extent to which eye movements reflect brain processes as a cost-effective means of diagnosing cognitive ability; and 3) to assess the interplay between perception and memory with particular interest in determining how this relationship changes as a function of learning and lifespan experience (e.g., physical health, occupation, and education). My work will help to unravel the complicated relationship between brain function, behaviour, and life experience as predictors of cognitive capacity and mental health. This line of questioning has many practical applications; currently, I’m pursuing efforts to improve learning and memory retention in an educational setting for individual of all ages.

For more information visit www.jenniferheisz.ca

Publications

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Title	Source (Journal/Book/Conference)	Authors/Presenters	Published On	Type
Relating brain signal variability to knowledge representation	NeuroImage	Heisz JJ, Shedden JM, McIntosh AR	1333598400	Journal Article
Neural temporal dynamics of contingency judgement	Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology	Heisz JJ, Hannah S, Shedden JM, Allan LG	1285905600	Journal Article
Modality-specific control processes in verbal and spatial working memory	Brain Research	Watter S, Heisz JJ, Karle JW, Shedden JM, Kiss I	1280635200	Journal Article
Shyness and face scanning in children	Journal of Anxiety Disorders	Brunet PM, Heisz JJ, Mondloch CJ, Shore DI, Schmidt LA	1230786000	Journal Article
Semantic learning modifies perceptual face processing.	Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience	Heisz JJ, Shedden JM	1230786000	Journal Article
More efficient scanning for familiar faces.	Journal of Vision	Heisz JJ, Shore DI	1199163600	Journal Article
Control processes in verbal working memory: an event-related potential study.	Brain Research	Kiss I, Watter S, Heisz JJ, Shedden JM	1167627600	Journal Article
Automatic face identity encoding at the N170.	Vision research	Heisz JJ, Watter S, Shedden JM	1136091600	Journal Article
Progressive N170 habituation to unattended repeated faces.	Vision research	Heisz JJ, Watter S, Shedden JM	1136091600	Journal Article

Professional Affiliations

2004–2009: Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science
2009–Present: Cognitive Neuroscience Society
2009–Present: Organization for Human Brain Mapping
2009–2010: Society for Neuroscience
2005–Present: Vision Science Society

Reviewership

Consulting

Archives Italiennes de Biologie
Brain and Cognition
Experimental Brain Research
Journal of Comparative Psychology
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience
Quarterly Journal of Experiment Psychology
Visual Cognition

Distinctions and Awards

2010: Catherall Award for Research, Jack and Rita Catherall CANADA, $500
2009: Research Scholarship, Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University, $10,000
2008: Research Travel Award, Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University
2007: Research Travel Award, Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University
2006: Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctorate, NSERC, $105,000
2006: Research Travel Award, Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University, $500
2005: Ontario Graduate Scholarship Master’s, Ministry of Ontario, $15,000
2005: Research Travel Award, Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University, $500
2005: Canada Graduate Scholarship Master's, NSERC, $17,500
2004: Abe Black Memorial Award for Best Undergraduate Thesis, McMaster University, $500
2000: Academic Honours Award, McMaster University, $1000