Georgina M. Jackson

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Georgina M. Jackson is a leading cognitive neuroscientist whose research focuses on the neural and computational mechanisms underlying motor control, particularly in neurodevelopmental disorders. Her work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how the brain uses internal models to plan and execute movements, and how these processes go awry in conditions like Tourette syndrome. In her highly cited 2018 study, "Impaired forward model updating in young adults with Tourette syndrome" (20 citations), Jackson provided compelling evidence that individuals with Tourette syndrome have a specific deficit in updating forward models—internal predictions of the sensory consequences of movement. This finding not only refines current theories of motor control but also offers a novel mechanistic explanation for the tics characteristic of the disorder. By bridging computational modeling with clinical neuroscience, Jackson’s research has opened new avenues for understanding the interplay between prediction, action, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Her work is widely recognized for its theoretical rigor and translational potential, making her a pivotal figure in the study of motor cognition and its disorders.