Annemarie Wolff is an Ontario-based Neuroscientist and Educator, focusing on cognitive neuroscience and applications in psychiatry.

Currently a visiting fellow at Queen’s University in Kingston, ON.

In the landscape of biological psychiatry, a crucial gap exists – a gap characterised by a dearth of insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms that underlie psychiatry symptoms. This gap is not merely a scientific void; it represents a critical need for understanding the intricate interplay between neural activity and symptoms, laying the groundwork for unraveling the neuronal and computational mechanisms that give rise to these symptoms.

To address this pressing gap, my research journey has embarked on a multifaceted exploration. In pursuit of answers, my research leverages the diverse methodological toolbox of cognitive and computational neuroscience. This approach not only dissects the fundamental biological mechanisms governing human cognition but also extends into the clinical arena of mental disorders.

Undergraduate education in science requires the use of mental imagery and symbolic understanding. This area of research focuses on guiding students in the seamless transition between the symbolic, submicroscopic and macroscopic levels of understanding, however there is a large gap in the literature surrounding the neuro-physiological correlates of this specific learning and of its expertise.

To bridge this gap, my research sets out to explore the neurophysiological correlates and behaviour of scientific learning. The overarching goal of this transdisciplinary research is transformative – enhancing student engagement and performance in undergraduate science education. By leveraging the power of cutting-edge neurotechnology, the aim is to elevate the quality of undergraduate science education.