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Deborah Talmi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge, exploring the interplay between emotional and cognitive processes. Her research investigates how emotional experiences shape memory, perception, and attention, particularly through the lens of cognitive and computational neuroscience. Conducting studies in laboratory settings with healthy adults, Dr. Talmi employs behavioral experiments, EEG, and fMRI to uncover the neurobiological mechanisms underpinning emotional cognition. Significant findings from her work include insights into how emotional photos influence memory recall and perception, revealing that emotional themes are critical to understanding how we interpret experiences. Recently, her doctoral thesis contributed to the publication of research in the Journal of Neuroscience, further elucidating the facets of similarity perception in emotional contexts. Interested parties can explore her publications or engage with her lab through the provided links. Dr. Talmi's commitment to mentoring extends to accepting PhD students and providing consultancy in her area of expertise.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England
Teaching and conducting research in the field of psychology with a focus on emotional cognition.
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