Lab Members

Hala Rahman
‍2nd yr PhD, Cognitive Neuroscience

I graduated from McMaster University with a B.Sc. in Life Science, and minor in Psychology. I am interested in studying mind wandering, specifically the impact of mind wandering on learning, and looking for objectives measures of mindwandering. In my spare time, I like to play with my cat, hike, and listen to the RHCP.

Keanna Rowchan
‍2nd yr PhD, Cognitive Neuroscience
* cosupervised by Dr. Jason Gallivan
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Hello! My research interests center around using fMRI as a tool to better understand the behavioural, and neural mechanisms underlying different learning tasks. Outside of the lab, I like to paint, play pickle ball and go to coffee shops.

Tasha Ignatius
‍1st yr PhD, Cognitive Neuroscience
* cosupervised by Dr. Gerome Manson (Kin)
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Tasha's research focuses on associations between memory and movement. Specifically, she is interested in the motor component of drawing and how that plays a role in the improvement of memory performance we see when using drawing as a memory aid. Outside of the lab Tasha enjoys using art as a way to express herself and make a difference by participating in markets that promote sustainable fashion. On a sunny day you can find her reading in a hammock, playing a game of soccer or rock climbing with friends.

Silvia Shiwei Zhou (she/her)
1st yr PhD, Cognitive Neuroscience
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Hello! I am interested in understanding how memory and attention intricately intertwine to shape one’s learning outcomes. An important tool I use in my research is experience sampling, which enables the identification and analysis of shared patterns of thought across cognitive processes. Outside of the lab, I enjoy taking care of my plants, and anything arts & crafts!