The Kanwisher Lab

The Kanwisher Lab, led by Dr. Nancy Kanwisher, is a research group at MIT that studies how our brains recognize and process visual information, particularly focusing on identifying objects and faces. Using techniques like functional MRI scans, they explore which specific brain areas are dedicated to these tasks, such as the "fusiform face area" for faces. Their work helps us understand the neural basis of perception, revealing how specialized brain regions work together to interpret our visual environment efficiently. This research deepens our knowledge of human cognition and has implications for understanding visual disorders.