Prof. Avi Karni, M. D.
Head of Laboratory: Human Brain and Learning Laboratory Research at the HBL laboratory focuses on the neuro-behavioral constraints that are imposed on the ability of humans to acquire, retain and master novel skills (“how to” knowledge). The studies stem from the notion that human learning and especially the generation of long-term memory reflects a set […]
Prof. Aviva Berkovich-Ohana
Head of Laboratory: The Neuro-phenomenological lab studying brain, mind and behavior The Research in my Lab Focuses on the Neural Mechanisms Underlying Various Meditation Training Techniques, Both in the Context of Basic Science and Consciousness Research, as well as the Context of Applied Science – i.e. their Relevance to Education, Teachers and Students. To this […]
Prof. Asaid Khateb
Head of Laboratory: The Main Laboratory for Neurocognitive Research, The Unit for the Study of the Arabic Language The Main Laboratory for Neurocognitive Research has several devices of diverse technologies that are at the disposal of each of our students and investigators: EEG devices, functional near infra-red spectroscopy (fNIRS) devices, Eye-tracking device, Electrode positioning device, Force […]
Prof. Anat Prior
Head of Laboratory: Language Learning and Executive Function Laboratory The Prior Lab Focuses on Better Characterizing and Understanding the Interactions Between two (or more) Languages in a Single Neural and Cognitive System, and Aims to Identify Mechanisms Underlying Individual Differences in Language Learning and Processing. Our goal is for this Research to Foster the Development of […]
Dr. Amit Yashar
Head of Laboratory: Visual Attention and Cognition Lab The Yashar Lab investigates visual perception and cognition, particularly, the processes, which determine how people detect and identify visual features and objects. Our goal is to understand how cognitive and brain capacities such as plasticity, attention, and memory can enhance visual perception in both typical and atypical populations […]