Daphne Bavelier

Daphne Bavelier is a Swiss-born cognitive neuroscientist whose work explores brain plasticity, attention, and perception. She is widely known for research examining how experience can shape visual and cognitive skills, including studies on the effects of action video games on aspects of visual attention. Bavelier has held academic appointments at the University of Geneva and the University of Rochester, where she has contributed to interdisciplinary research spanning neuroscience, psychology, and education. Her publications and public talks have helped bring scientific findings about learning and attention to broader audiences, while also prompting discussion about how digital environments may influence the brain.