Research

Our Work Spans:

• Medical Image Interpretation. We study the visual reasoning of radiologists and clinicians to reduce diagnostic error and build next-generation training tools.

• Perception, Identity, and Visual Culture. Our studies reveal how people literally see the world differently—depending on identity, expertise, and prior knowledge. For example, we use eye-tracking and artificial intelligence to study how fans of popular media perceive imagery from their fandom, offering new insights into narrative processing and social attention.

• Eye Movements in Health & Disease. We investigate how changes in eye movements reflect changes in health status, to inform early diagnosis and individualized diagnostic strategies.

• Research Training & Workforce Development. We operate as a training center for inclusive excellence, providing mentorship and hands-on research experiences that empower students across disciplines and identities. 

• Scalable, Student-Centered Infrastructure. We are formalizing our mentorship and training process to help other institutions replicate our training approach, to enhance the student research experience everywhere. 

Want to learn even more or get involved? We’re always looking for students and collaborators who are excited to explore the science of human perception and learning. If something here sparks your interest, reach out! You can contact Dr. Alexander or check out how to join the lab here.