Evgeniya (Jenny) Anisimova

I work as a Research Assistant in the Neuronal Oscillations group, led by Prof Ole Jensen. My research focusses on the oscillatory activity underlying fluent reading and its development in children. Specifically, we are investigating parafoveal previewing - that is, processing the next word before the gaze moves from the target word in a sentence. Using the cutting-edge OPM-MEG functional imaging technique alongside eye-tracking, we aim to investigate how brain oscillations guide the flow of visual information and control eye movements, enabling fluent reading. 

My responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing the experimental pipeline, managing participant communication and recruitment, leading experimental sessions using OPM-MEG, eye-tracking and MRI, preprocessing and analysing neuroimaging, psychometric, and behavioural data, writing up reports and manuscripts. I also manage day-to-day research group activities, including journal clubs and external speaker presentations, curate the research group website and liaise with the core administration. 

I completed an MSci in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Bristol. In my previous research assistant post, I worked in Dr Edwin Dalmaijer's group, investigating the functional connectivity between the brain and the gut, using EEG, electrogastrography (EGG) and eye-tracking. 

I am passionate about the psychophysiology of cognition and emotion, the mind-body connection, developmental science, and clinical applications of cognitive neuroscience. I am always excited for new collaborations and connections.