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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
| Title | Source (Journal/Book/Conference) | Authors/Presenters | Published On | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age-related shift in neural complexity related to task performance and physical activity. | Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience | Heisz JJ, Gould M, McIntosh AR | 1433131200 | Journal Article |
| Age differences in the association of physical activity, sociocognitive engagement, and TV viewing on face memory. | Health Psychology | Heisz JJ, Vandermorris S, Wu J, McIntosh AR, Ryan JD | 1422334800 | Journal Article |
| A Trade-off between Local and Distributed Information Processing Associated with Remote Episodic versus Semantic Memory. | Journal of cognitive neuroscience | Heisz JJ, Vakorin V, Ross B, Levine B, McIntosh AR | 1388552400 | Journal Article |
| Applications of EEG neuroimaging data: event-related potentials, spectral power, and multiscale entropy. | Journal of Visualized Experiments | Heisz JJ, McIntosh AR | 1370232000 | Journal Article |
| 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
Curriculum Vitae
Contact
The Rotman Research InstituteBaycrest
3560 Bathurst Street, 1004
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M6A 2E1 Phone: 416-785-2500 x3812 Email: jheisz
rotman-baycrest.on.ca Fax: 416-785-2862
