Jocelyn Faubert Explained

Jocelyn Faubert
Birth Date:1959
Nationality:Canadian
Field:Psychophysics, Neuroscience
Work Institution:University of Montreal
Alma Mater:Concordia University
Known For:Neurophysics, Visual Perception

Jocelyn Faubert (born 1959) is a Canadian psychophysicist best known for his work in the fields of visual perception, vision of the elderly, and neuropsychology. Faubert holds the NSERC-Essilor Industrial Research Chair in Visual Perception and Presbyopia.[1] He is the director of the Laboratory of Psychophysics and Visual Perception at the University of Montreal.[2] Faubert has also been involved in the[3] transfer of research and developments from the laboratory into the commercial domain. He is a co-founder and member of the Board of Directors of CogniSens Inc.[4]

Faubert obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. Faubert's early work was related to aging, vision, and glaucoma. More recently, his work has focused on neuroplasticity as it relates to visual perception and cognitive performance.

Research

Faubert oversees the work of a team of researchers and post-doctoral fellows[5] in his multidisciplinary psychophysical and visual perception laboratory. Research areas include Brain Function, Perception, Multi-sensory integration, Neurolobiological Alterations (Autism, aging, mTBI, Stroke), Neurological systems, Biophonics, Nanophotonics and Optics. Over 130 peer-reviewed articles[6] have resulted from the research conducted at the laboratory, as well as several patents.

Technologies

The laboratory makes use of several suites of technology to conduct its research:

Laboratory research populations

The laboratory utilises its 3D technologies and diagnostic equipment to investigate perceptual cognitive issues in various populations: adults, the elderly,[9] children,[10] autistics[11] and those suffering from mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI).[12]

Scientific research

Faubert and colleagues were able to pinpoint the effect of normal aging on visual and perceptual functions. One important study demonstrated that it is not the physical tools of vision which are affected by aging. Rather, it is a loss of computational or processing ability of the brain that ultimately affects visual perception as people age.[13] [14] [15]

Faubert and colleagues examined the impact of developmental disorders (autism, fragile x syndrome, etc.) on visual function. They were able to demonstrate that in the case of autism (unlike fragile x), patients' results are not pathway-specific, but rather are dependent on the complexity of the neural processing required to perceive the image. Over the course of their studies, Faubert and colleagues observed autism patients who could significantly outperform the general population at certain visual tasks, and patients who could significantly underperform the general population at the same tasks.

The laboratory engages in research concerning illusions in order to investigate perceptual function. For example, the peripheral drift illusion illustrates that temporal differences in luminance processing produce a signal that tricks the motion system.[16]

Mild Perceptual Impairment (MPI) is a term that covers the deficits in complex perception that accompany reduced cognitive ability in the elderly, those affected by Autism, and also those individuals suffering from mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI).[17] Faubert's recent research has covered the detection of these deficits through detecting distinct "perceptual signatures" as well as through simulated optic flow in a virtual environment,[18] assessing postural reactivity to determine cognitive-perceptual levels.

Awards and honors

Faubert has seven distinct patents registered worldwide. He has acted as a referee for more than 17 peer-reviewed academic journals. He has been a guest lecturer including the Joe Brunei Award lecture in recognition for outstanding contributions in Ophthalmic Optics in 2009.

Patents

Faubert has been engaged in transferring technology from the academic world to the biomedical industry. This has led to seven distinct patents (3 delivered, 4 pending) all of which are licensed to spin-off companies.

Between 2007 and 2009, Faubert and colleagues patented a series of technologies designed to aid in the assessment and intervention of early neurobiological alterations (NBA) such as concussions, dementia, developmental disorders (e.g. autism, fragile X) etc.[19] [20] [21] In 2010, a spin-off company licensed these technologies with a variety of medical and athletic purposes.

In 1999, Faubert, along with Vasile Diaconu, patented "On-line Spectroreflectometry Oxygenation Measurement in the Eye" (O.S.O.M.E). This development allows doctors to measure a patient's blood oxygen level non-invasively. The device instead is able to check the color of the retinal artery at the back of the eye and render a precise measurement in a matter of seconds.[22] [23] [24] This technology and 2 other related technologies are licensed to a spin-off company that is fabricating new generation retinal cameras for ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Technology transfer

Faubert and the Visual Perception and Psychophysics Laboratory have been involved in transferring laboratory developments into the commercial domain since 1999. Several funding agencies have been involved in brokering this technology transfer. From the commercial domain, Essilor (an ophthalmic lens company) has partnered with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Together, their aim has been to explore the connection between aging, visual perception, and posture. Faubert has been a chairholder at the NSERC since 2003, at which time his laboratory received a five-year grant (renewed in 2008).

In a separate commercial venture, Faubert's Laboratory has partnered with Univalor (a technology transfer specialist), CogniSens Inc.[25] (a biomedical technology company) and Cognisens Athletics Inc.,[26] licensing four technologies related to visual perception and brain function. The aim of this partnership is to commercialize Faubert's research in the medical and team sports markets. Applications include concussion detection (NeuroMinder C3)[27] and perceptual-cognitive training (NeuroTracker).[28]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NSERC - Chairholder Profile . Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada . 2009-01-15 . 2011-01-25.
  2. Web site: Visual Perception and Psychophysics Laboratory . University of Montreal School of Optometry. 2010. 2011-01-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20120319203533/http://vision.opto.umontreal.ca/English/Membres/jocelynfaubert.html. 2012-03-19. dead .
  3. Web site: Lewis . Rob . Canada's Top 10 selected in Technology, Cleantech, and Life Sciences . TechVibes . 2010-10-13 . 2011-01-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101118072641/http://www.techvibes.com/blog/canadas-top-10-selected-in-technology-cleantech-and-life-sciences . 2010-11-18 . dead .
  4. Web site: Corporate Information . CogniSens Inc. 2009. 2011-01-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20101029181806/http://www.cognisens.com/CSI/Corporate.html. 2010-10-29. dead .
  5. Web site: Membres . 2011-02-03 . Visual Psychophysics and Perception Laboratory . University of Montreal . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706211320/http://vision.opto.umontreal.ca/English/Membres/membres.html . 2011-07-06 . dead .
  6. Web site: Publications . 2011-01-27 . Laboratoire de psychophysique et de perception visuelle, Université de Montréal . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706211047/http://vision.opto.umontreal.ca/English/Publications/publications.html . 2011-07-06 . dead .
  7. Web site: Eon Icube . . eonreality.com . 2011-01-26.
  8. Web site: The CAVE: A Virtual Reality Theater . 2011-01-26 . HPCCV Publications .
  9. Visual perception and aging . Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology . 2002 . Jocelyn . Faubert . 56 . 3 . 164–76. 10.1037/h0087394. 12271747 .
  10. Development of static and dynamic perception for luminance-defined and texture-defined information . NeuroReport . 2008 . Jocelyn . Faubert . A. Bertone . J. Hanck . K.M. Cornish . 19 . 2 . 225–228 . 2011-02-03 . 10.1097/wnr.0b013e3282f48401 . 18185113 . 35453160 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706211316/http://vision.opto.umontreal.ca/Publications/pdf/2008/2008-Neuroreport_19(2)_225-228.pdf . 2011-07-06 . dead .
  11. Demonstrations of decreased sensitivity to complex motion information not enough to propose autism-specific neural etiology . Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders . 2006 . Jocelyn . Faubert . A. Bertone . 36 . 1 . 55–64 . 2011-02-03 . 10.1007/s10803-005-0042-5 . 16374669 . 17644777 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706211309/http://vision.opto.umontreal.ca/Publications/pdf/2006/2006-JADD_final.pdf . 2011-07-06 . dead .
  12. Mild traumatic brain injury induces prolonged visual processing deficits in children . Brain Injury . 2008 . Jocelyn . Faubert . O. Brosseau-Lachaine . R. Forget . O. Gagnon . 22 . 9 . 657–68 . 2011-02-03 . 10.1080/02699050802203353 . 18698516 . 14436600 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706211259/http://vision.opto.umontreal.ca/Publications/pdf/2008/2008-BrainInjury_22(9)_657-668.pdf . 2011-07-06 . dead .
  13. Faubert . J . Habak . C . Larger effect of aging on the perception of higher-order stimuli . Vision Research . 40 . 8 . 943–950 . 2000 . 10.1016/S0042-6989(99)00235-7 . 10720665 . free .
  14. Herbert . A . Overbury . O . Singh . J . Faubert . J . Aging and Bilateral Symmetry Detection . Journal of Gerontology . 57B . 3 . 241–245 . 2002 . 2011-01-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706211234/http://vision.opto.umontreal.ca/Publications/pdf/2002/2002-JournalOfGerontology_57_P241-P245.pdf . 2011-07-06 . dead .
  15. Faubert . J . Visual Perception and Aging . Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology . 56 . 3 . 164–176 . 2002 . 10.1037/h0087394 . 12271747 . 2011-01-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706211240/http://vision.opto.umontreal.ca/Publications/pdf/2002/2002-ExperimentalPsychology_56_164-176.pdf . 2011-07-06 . dead .
  16. The peripheral drift illusion: A motion illusion in the visual periphery . Perception . 1999 . Jocelyn . Faubert . Andrew M Herbert . 28 . 5 . 617–21. 2011-02-03 . 10.1068/p2825. 10664757 . 577979 .
  17. Mild traumatic brain injury induces prolonged visual processing deficits in children . Brain Injury . 2008 . Jocelyn . Faubert . Brosseau-Lachaine, O. . Gagnon I. . Forget, R. . 22 . 9 . 657–68 . 2011-01-27 . 10.1080/02699050802203353 . 18698516 . 14436600 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706211259/http://vision.opto.umontreal.ca/Publications/pdf/2008/2008-BrainInjury_22(9)_657-668.pdf . 2011-07-06 . dead .
  18. Visual control of posture as a function of age and cognitive task and its relationship with subjective discomfort . Journal of Vision . 2010-08-13 . Jocelyn . Faubert . Jean-Marie Hanssens . Philippe Turpin-Lavallée . Roshan Soowamber . 10 . 7 . 1022. 10.1167/10.7.1022. free .
  19. Faubert. Jocelyn. Bertone. Armando. 2019-11-26. Device and method for measuring mild perceptual impairment. US. 10485466. Cognisens Inc..
  20. Faubert. Jocelyn. Tinjust. David. 2021-05-05. Method and device for assessing, training, and improving perceptual-cognitive abilities of individuals. EP. Cognisens Inc.. 2349002.
  21. Faubert. Jocelyn. Doti. Rafael. Lugo-Arce. Jesus-Eduardo. 2016-02-10. Method and system for improving a subject's sensory, reflex and/or motor mechanisms via auditory, tactile or visual stimulations. EP. Valorisation-Recherche LLC. 2079430.
  22. Faubert. Jocelyn. Diaconu. Vasile. Universite de Montreal. 1999-07-06. On-line and real-time spectroreflectometry measurement of oxygenation in a patient's eye. US. 5919132.
  23. Faubert. Jocelyn. Diaconu. Vasile. 2007-03-21. Spectroreflectometric measurement of oxygenation in a patient's eye. EP. Universite de Montreal. 1065968.
  24. Faubert. Jocelyn. Diaconu. Vasile. Universite de Montreal. 2002-07-09. Flicker-induced interocular transfer-of-oxygenation for non-invasively assessing the neural integrity of a patient's central nervous system. US. 6416481.
  25. Web site: Cognisens Inc. . 2011-02-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110112151110/http://www.cognisens.com/CSI/Home.html . 2011-01-12 . dead .
  26. Web site: Cognisens Athletics . 2011-02-04.
  27. News: Peter . Hadekel . Start-up assesses Athlete Concussions . 2010-12-22 . The Montreal Gazette . 2011-02-03.
  28. Web site: Licenses and Assignments . Univalor. 2010. 2011-02-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20110706211051/http://www.univalor.ca/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=32. 2011-07-06. dead .

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