Mareschal Lab:
We examine how controlled measurements of visual perception (psychophysics) can be extended to realistic stimuli and situations. This research investigates how humans detect simple or basic visual features (such as edges) as well as more complex image categories, including faces and facial expressions, and how factors such as attention can modulate perception. We use a combination of behavioural, psychophysical and eye tracking tools.
A second research stream addresses how adversity and early life experiences affects mental health and cognitive and affective development, with a focus on children and adolescents.
A new line of research involves examining the relationship between climate change, nutrition and mental health.