Michelle McKerral is a Full Professor and Director, Department of Psychology, University of Montreal, and a researcher at CRIR – University Institute on Rehabilitation in Physical Impairment of Montreal (IURDPM) of the CIUSSS CSMTL. Michelle McKerral’s research interests include functional study of the impact of a cranioencephalic trauma using electrophysiological, brain imaging and neuropsychological methods.

Some objectives of Michelle McKerral’s research:

• The use of visual and cognitive electrophysiology and neuropsychological tests to objectify alterations in brain function and recovery mechanisms after traumatic brain injury (TBI);
• The study of the effectiveness of cognitive and rehabilitation interventions, as well as the links between brain function, symptoms and certain indicators of post-TBI outcomes such as the ability to work and quality of life.