I was originally trained in mathematics and neuroimaging and now I'm interested in how we can have effective dialogue on challenging topics. In order to study this I work on empathy and interpersonal communication. I approach the question theoretically, through empirical study, and through on-the-ground interventions.

La recherche du professeur West inclut les sujets reliés à l’attention visuelle, la mémoire spatiale, le contrôle moteur et la neuroplasticité. Elle est basée sur diverses techniques qui intègrent l'IRM, l'EEG et l’Eyetracking.