Q’orianka Aloysius
In the Cognisant Lab I will be a Research Assistant through Directed Studies in BrainWorx. In this role, I will be contributing to the DST Project, which explores the emotional and perceptual aspects of decreased sound tolerance in both neurodivergent and neurotypical children. I aspire to become a researcher and professor at the post-secondary level, where I can combine teaching with meaningful research. My research interests is child development and addiction, with a focus on how sensory processing, cognitive development and neural systems, influence learning, behaviour and tolerance. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending time with friends, exploring new places to eat, reading, and watching podcasts.
Research interests: cognitive neuroscience, sensory processing, addiction research, sensory tolerance in youth, mental health research
Sharmiyaa Kanthan
Hi! I am a research assistant in the lab, where I assist with reseach studies and learn more about what goes in research. I will be working on the Decreased Sound Tolerance Study, which explores the emotional and perceptual aspects of DST in neurodivergent and neurotypical children. Outside of the lab, I love trying new foods, spending time with friends, and exploring new places.
Research interests: I am interested in better understanding how people experience and respond to sensory input, especially when it comes to sound and emotion, and how these experiences can differ across individuals
Tomas Kedice
I am a co-op research assistant in the Cognisant Lab with a very strong interest in neuroscience, cognition, and human physiology. As an undergraduate student pursuing a career in the field of neuroscience, either in research or medicine, I am interested in how the brain processes sensory information and how these processes impact behavior and social functioning. I am excited to gain hands-on experience in research involving many diverse populations, specifically individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions. I am interested in contributing to research that aims to help neurodiverse communities. Outside of academics, I enjoy running, weightlifting, hiking and reading.
Research interests: Cognitive Neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, neurophysiology, sensory processing, autism spectrum disorder, brain-behavior relationshipsls
Ashley Poclitar
Ashley is a second-year student in the BSc Neuroscience and Psychology program with a minor in Biology. In the lab, Ashley works as a research assistant on a VR project exploring attentional bias. She hopes to continue her studies in neuroscience while pursuing further education in systems neuroscience. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing piano, which she has studied as a child, and flute, which was self-taught.
Research interests:Multisensory integration, Neurodevelopment, Higher-order cognitive functions, and Neurophysiology