Grahn Lab: Music and Neuroscience Lab

About Grahn Lab: Music and Neuroscience Lab

Grahn Lab: Music and Neuroscience Lab is a research facility located on Perth Drive in the Medway neighbourhood of London, Ontario. It serves the academic and scientific community, specifically focusing on the intersection of music and cognitive neuroscience. The lab conducts research into how the brain processes musical rhythm, why humans move to music, and how brain responses to rhythm differ from other temporal sequences. It also explores how different types of music affect memory and whether musical rhythm can provide therapeutic benefits. Additionally, the lab specializes in the use of real-time fMRI scanning for neurofeedback to examine if individuals can change their own brain activity, as well as the effects of musical and brain training on cognitive function. The facility also investigates how the brain responses to music differ across various animals. The lab is led by Dr. Jessica Grahn, a cognitive neuroscientist who serves as a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University and as the director of the Centre for Brain and Mind. Dr. Grahn is a member of the Royal Society of Canada's College and a recipient of the NSERC's E.W.R. Steacie Award. Her professional background includes roles at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit in Cambridge, England, and as an Associate Lecturer in Biological Psychology with the Open University. The lab offers research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as international students seeking placements. It provides information on funding sources such as OGS and NSERC/CIHR for graduate students, and mentions the Collaborative Specialization in Music Cognition. While there are currently no funded postdoctoral positions, the lab is open to developing applications for post-doctoral researchers.