About Me

I'm Joel P. Diaz-Fong, a PhD candidate in Medical Science at the University of Toronto, specializing in neuroscience. I use a range of methods—including EEG, MRI, and non-invasive brain stimulation—to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying aberrant perceptual and attentional processes in psychiatric populations.

Under the supervision of Dr. Jamie Feusner at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, I am currently examining structural and functional connectivity between the dorsal and ventral visual pathways, particularly as they relate to face, body, and object perception in the context of body image disturbance. My broader goal is to translate insights from clinical cognitive neuroscience into novel tools and interventions.

Beyond my primary research, I enjoy mentoring students and exploring the intersection of health and technology—especially through photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and wearable devices.

Education

Doctoral Student, MEDICAL SCIENCE (NEUROSCIENCE)

University of Toronto (expected 2027)

M.S. DATA SCIENCE (COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY & BIOINFORMATICS)

Lewis University

B.S. Psychology

Florida State University