PhD in Psychology - Cognition and Neural Science in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah

The Cognition and Neural Science (CNS) program focuses on integrating fundamental brain and cognitive research with practical applications. It features two specialized tracks: Cognitive Neuroscience and Applied Cognition. Many faculty members contribute to both areas, creating valuable interdisciplinary connections. Research topics span visual perception, attention, memory, executive function, and decision-making. Investigative techniques incorporate neurobiological animal models, ERP, fMRI, cognitive lab experiments, and simulations involving driving scenarios, healthcare settings, and virtual environments. CNS research pushes boundaries in the field, with its interdisciplinary and translational approach to real-world challenges setting it apart globally.
Cognitive neuroscience employs diverse methods to explore links between neural activity and mental processes. Techniques range from human and animal cognitive assessments to ERPs and fMRI. Collaborations with the University of Utah Medical School's Neuroscience Program, Neurology, Psychiatry, Radiology Departments, VA Medical Center, Center for Advanced Medical Technologies, and the new Brain Institute enable students to expand their expertise. Current research explores attention mechanisms, spatial perception studies using neuroimaging, how bodily states affect perception, cognitive control investigations through behavioral and neuropsychological methods, and memory research involving both animal and human subjects.