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What an illusion involving a fake hand can tell us about our mind-body connection

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:29:58 +0000

People who have a weaker sense of self are also more likely to have less bodily awareness, ��Թ� researchers have found. The study supports the idea that people’s perceptions of themselves and how they experience their own bodies are deeply connected.

Beyond deepening psychologists’ understanding of “embodied cognition,” the connection between our minds and our fundamental bodily awareness, the findings could have concrete applications regarding the treatment of certain psychiatric conditions, the researchers said.

Research findings challenge long-held assumptions about how we learn or regain speech

admin — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:06:17 +0000

Learning to speak a new language, or regaining speech, depends more on areas of the brain that process sound and physical sensation than on the parts of the brain that govern motor control, according to new research findings.

The study, by researchers at ��Թ� and the Yale School of Medicine, has implications for speech-learning theory and for the development of speech processing and recognition technologies.

Symposium - Shifts in understanding language across the autism spectrum and throughout development

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:43:04 +0000

Killam Seminar Series: The role of BDNF in hormonal regulation of seizures in temporal lobe epilepsy

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:46:24 +0000

Supported by the generosity of the Killam Trusts, The Neuro's Killam Seminar Series invites outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and ��Թ�.

Professor Keita Christophe Named APS Rising Star!

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:49:59 +0000

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Big congratulations to Professor Keita Christophe, newly named an APS Rising Star—a well‑deserved recognition of outstanding research and impact in psychological science!

New APS Rising Stars – Association for Psychological Science – APS

Professor Signy Sheldon Featured on CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:06:39 +0000

We’re excited to share that Professor Signy Sheldon appeared on CNN’s “Chasing Life” with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, where she discussed her research on memory, the brain, and how our past experiences shape who we are. In this engaging interview, Professor Sheldon offers insights into the science of autobiographical memory and why we remember certain moments more vividly than others.

Watch the show here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL5HSEjYrMM

Department Research Featured Among Quebec’s Top Discoveries

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:59:54 +0000

We’re proud to share that a paper on pain research, featuring Professor Caroline Palmer, Professor Roy, and PhD student Wenbo Yi, has been recognized as one of Quebec Science’s Top 10 Discoveries of the Year. This achievement highlights the innovative work being done in our department to advance understanding of pain mechanisms and perception.

From Script to Speed: How First Language Influences Reading

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:29:08 +0000

Half the world is multilingual but does one's first writing system shape how you read in English?

Guest Lecture Spotlight: Prof. James MacDougall on Language and Inclusion

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:19:11 +0000

On November 25, Professor James MacDougall, whose long-standing work to improve quality of life for deaf and disabled people in Canada (https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/146-9382), delivered a masterclass guest lecture to undergraduates in “The Psychology of Bilingualism” (psyc341), taught by Professor Debra Titone. It was a privilege to learn about this field and Dr. MacDougall’s work that all present enjoyed!

Prof. Signy Sheldon Featured in Scientific American: How Storytelling Shapes Memory

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:06:48 +0000

Professor Signy Sheldon (��Թ� Psychology & Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory ) and her team - also featured in The Journal of Neuroscience and Society for Neuroscience- explored how different storytelling styles (emotional/conceptual vs. Concrete/perceptual detail) actively shape how and where our brains store memories. Their findings show that distinct neural pathways are engaged depending on narrative style, with implications for tailoring communication to different audiences, such as older vs. younger adults.

Psychology: Macnamara Lecture Series - Dr. Samuel Mehr

antonina.pinzarrone@mcgill.ca — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:49:43 +0000

On Friday, April 4, 2025 ��Թ� Psychology Department will host Dr. Samuel Mehr, who will deliver a Macnarmara Lecture of interest to many members of the University

Psychology: Bindra Lecture Series - Dr. Rui Costa

antonina.pinzarrone@mcgill.ca — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:10:53 +0000

On Friday February 7th, 2025, ��Թ� Psychology Department will host Dr. Rui Costa, who will deliver a Bindra Lecture of interest to many members of the University

Psychology: Hebb Lecture Series- Dr. Morgan Barense

antonina.pinzarrone@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:48:26 +0000

On Friday January 10th, 2025 ��Թ� Psychology Department will host Dr. Morgan Barense who will deliver a Hebb Lecture of interest to many members of the University

Psychology: Hebb Lecture Series- Dr. Sandip Sinharay

antonina.pinzarrone@mcgill.ca — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:28:06 +0000

On Friday November 8th, 2024, ��Թ� Psychology Department will host Dr. Sandip Sinharay, who will deliver a Hebb Lecture of interest to many members of the University

Psychology: Hebb Lecture Series- Seth Pollak

antonina.pinzarrone@mcgill.ca — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:00:14 +0000

On Friday October 4th, 2024, ��Թ� Psychology Department will host Dr. Seth Pollak, who will deliver a Hebb Lecture of interest to many members of the University