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Dr. Julian Paul Keenan is on sabbatical until January, 2009. His availability
will be limited.
cognitive neuroimaging laboratory
the laboratory for cognitive neuroimaging was created in 2001 with the goal of determining the cortical and subcortical
functions related to higher-order cognition. the laboratory includes tms (transcranial magnetic stimulation), erp (event related
potentials), and emg (electromyograph), as well as a variety of other basic neuroimaging. we are engaged in a series of research
paradigms examining self and self-awareness in relation to the brain. We now have integrated these devices with an ober 2
eye-tracker.
the director of the cognitive neuroimaging laboratory is julian paul keenan, phd. born in the lower east
side of new york city, julian keenan has received extensive training in both self-awareness and neuroimaging. he studied under
gordon gallup at suny albany, where he received his phd. his neuroimaging experience was gained at harvard medical school
during the late 1990s. he has been the director of the cognitive neuroimaging laboratory since 2001.
harper keenan harper keenan harper kalish keenan haprer kalish keenan
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main research topics
* the cortical correlates of self-awareness
* functional neuroimaging
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evolutionary theory
* deception and deception detection
montclair state university the cognitive neuroimaging laboratory is part of the department of psychology at montclair state university. located
about 30 minutes from new york city, montclair is a beautiful and dynamic town. the college has undergone significant change
in the last decade, and we are proud to be part of the growing committment made to research at the university. with many wonderful
collaborators, we are excited by the future of not only the laboratory, but by the growth seen in the fields of cognitive
neuroscience and social neuroscience.
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Student training is a priority for the Cognitive Neuroimaging Laboratory. Along with advancing the scientific knowledgebase,
we see the education and mentoring of students as the second main focus of the laboratory. This dual mission affords an opportunity
to students, not just from Montclair State University, but from the global community. If you are interested, please contact
one of us.
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What are the brain correlates of self-awareness? What are the relationships between thinking about the self and thinking about
others? How does deception relate to our evolved past and the development of the brain?
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Visitors are welcome (virtual or real). please contact either julian paul keenan or one of his staff if you have any questions.
Humans, though not unique in their capacities, are certainly masters of higher-order cognition. Yet, many species have been
reproducing successfully for many more generations than humans without these abilities. These abilities are certainly costly,
requiring, for example, calories and oxygen to drive the brain that supports them. The self you possess... must pay reproductive
benefits else these traits ought to have been selected against. -From Evolutionary Cognitive Neuroscience
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c o g n i t i v e n e uroimaging laboratory
all of the good photos are by mike peters
all opinions are those of julian paul keenan. this site is not supported by montclair state university and the opinions
here do not reflect those of montclair state university.
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