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Matthew Gardner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Concordia University. His research interests lie at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and behavioral psychology, focusing on the brain's ability to make detailed predictions about the world in order to guide behavior and decision-making. Gardner's primary research methodology includes electrophysiology and optogenetic manipulations in rats, which allows for a detailed investigation into how sensory and cognitive systems interact to generate predictions about future events. This work aims to reveal general principles of predictive information processing that are crucial for action and memory. He also seeks to understand how these mechanisms can be disrupted in various disease states, including eating disorders and addiction.
Concordia University • Montreal, QC, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the area of psychology.
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