As a scientist, I work on model-based cognitive neuroscience projects that leverage ultra-high field 7 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to investigate the structure and function of small subcortical nuclei involved in learning and decision-making. My research aims to bridge cellular-level findings from animal models and mesoscopic-scale insights into the functional neuroanatomy of the human midbrain, particularly the ventral tegmental area.

Research methods

• Structural MRI
• Functional MRI
• Quantitative MRI (R1, R2*, QSM)
• Ventral tegmental area (VTA)
• Midbrain
• Striatum
• Reinforcement learning
• Evidence accumulation models
• Joint modelling of behaviour and fMRI 
• Post mortem
• Subcortical vasculature