The Brain & Cognition Lab is a scientific research group at Yale University headed by Kia Nobre. We use human neuroscience methods to investigate how the brain makes sense out of the energy signals in the world to construct cohesive and meaningful experience in our minds and guide adaptive behavior.

Members of the lab come from multiple generations and across the globe. We join our backgrounds and expertise to crack the mystery of human cognition. Our research is funded by national and international granting agencies, foundations, and philanthropy.

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Lab Learning: OPM-MEG Workshop
July 21, 2025 – Optically pumped magnetometer (OPM) MEG is an exciting new way to record neural activity non-invasively. By measuring the brain's magnetic fields with sensors inside a wearable helmet instead of a large, helium-cooled machine, OPM-MEG is more …
New Paper Alert!
July 14, 2025 – In our latest study published in PLoS Biology, Irene, Kia, and lab alumni show that both sensory and motor information held in working memory can be flexibly and dynamically prioritized depending on when each becomes relevant. …
Inside Out: new Neuron perspective about shifting attention
July 14, 2025 – Focusing attention on relevant information – whether perceived or remembered- is central to adaptive behavior. But everyday cognition isn’t confined to one or the other. The brain continuously shifts attention between the external sensory stream and …
Welcome, Paula!
July 9, 2025 – Paula Soric is a new Postgraduate Researcher who will be working with the B&C Lab and BrainWorks to collect human imaging and neurophysiology data. Originally from Zadar, Croatia, Paula is joining us after completing her B.A. …
Welcome, Sydney!
July 1, 2025 – Dr. Sydney Smith is a new Postdoctoral Associate joining us this month after finishing her PhD at UC San Diego. Previously, Sydney worked with Brad Voytek, and she specializes in neural signal analysis including techniques like …
Generosity from a Mysterious Benefactor
May 2025 – The B&C Lab feels lucky to be a recipient of the special attention and generosity of a mysterious benefactor. Our friend and supporter, heretofore known as Mx. OSP Thoughts, we thank you! We share the love of …