Helen Neville

Who is Helen Neville?

Helen J. Neville, Ph.D., is an internationally renowned psychologist and neuroscientist. Neville is currently the Robert and Beverly Lewis Endowed Chair and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Director of the Brain Development Lab, and Director of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oregon.

Neville is known for her research in the field of human brain development, specializing in cerebral specialization, neuroplasticity of the brain in childhood and adulthood, the roles of biological constraints and experience, and neurolinguistics. In order to investigate these topics, Neville uses a variety of methods, including behavioral measures, event-related potentials, and structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Her research has helped to distinguish between the brain systems and functions that are largely fixed from those which are modifiable by experience, and with all her work she aims to make a positive, tangible difference in society. She is involved in a number of outreach programs and charities in addition to scientific research.

Neville received a B.A. from the University of British Columbia, an M.A. from Simon Fraser University, and a Ph.