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Virginia Penhune is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Concordia University. She earned her PhD from McGill University and has built a research program that explores the neural basis of human motor skill learning. Her work employs structural and functional neuroimaging techniques to investigate the role of the cerebellum, striatum, and motor cortical areas in the learning and retention of motor skills. Penhune's research takes a broad developmental perspective, with studies conducted in children, older adults, and individuals with musical training. As a founding member of the Montreal Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound (BRAMS) and an associate member of various research centers, she has contributed significantly to the field of auditory cognitive neuroscience. Her selected publications highlight her contributions to understanding auditory-motor integration and the effects of musical expertise on brain function.
Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.