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My main interest is in understanding how our body representation changes in the brain (brain plasticity). Our primary model for brain plasticity is hand function and dysfunction, and how we could use technology to increase hand functionality in able and disabled individuals at all ages.

My research focuses on the neurobiology of decision-making and learning. I use multimodal neuroimaging and neurostimulation methods to uncover the roles of multiple areas in the brain, predominantly the prefrontal cortex. Recently, I have shown that transcranial ultrasound neuromodulation can safely change neural activity in precise parts of the brain, both in non-human primates and humans. I am now working towards bringing this technology forward and apply it to mental health challenges.

My lab seeks to investigate the multisensory bodily basis for self-consciousness. We do this by creating ‘out of body’ illusions using virtual reality setups, and by measuring the integration of multisensory exteroceptive and interoceptive bodily signals in neurotypical participants, participants with autism, and participants living with chronic pain and depersonalisation.