Smith is a behavioral neuroscientist studying learning and memory systems in both insects and mammals. His work is being applied to studies of human diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Schaefer's research aims to accelerate early detection of Alzheimer's disease, and improve neurorehabilitation in older adults by studying how aging and cognitive impairment affect motor skill learning.

Weston is an educational psychologist by training and works at the boundaries between education, health and mental health in an effort to improve the lives of children and adolescents.

Benitez studies word learning, bilingualism, and cognitive development in infants, children, and adults.

de Belle examines how the brain wires, works and changes to support learning and memory in flies and humans.