Stefan Pollmann studied psychology and preclinical medicine, before entering the field of cognitive neuroscience. His primary interests are the neural bases of attention, learning and memory and executive functions, as well as issues of laterality. His primary research tools are fMRI and behavioural studies in neurologically normal participants as well as neuropsychological patients. He currently holds the position of Professor of Experimental Psychology at Otto-von-Guericke-University, Magdeburg, Germany.