Dr. Anna Maria Matziorinis
PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience
Founder & Director, Hidden Information Labs Institute
About
I am the founder and director of Hidden Information Labs, a federally incorporated nonprofit research institute based in Canada. Our work focuses on how social networks shape cognition, behavior, and collective outcomes, ranging from viral trends and echo chambers to systemic fragmentation in healthcar, social, and economic systems.
With a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and over a decade of interdisciplinary research experience, my work spans the neural processing of music, brain aging and neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's care research and innovation, neuroimaging, and the development of new frameworks for understanding human decision-making in complex systems. I specialize in translating advanced concepts from systems design, network science, algorithmic design, and neurobehavioral analysis into practical tools and protocols.
At Hidden Information Labs, we build systems thinking curricula, network visualization software, and research programs designed to uncover the invisible dynamics influencing personal and societal change.
Research Focus
My research investigates how networks—whether neural, social, or informational—shape cognition and collective behavior. I apply methods from computational neuroscience, network science, and topological data analysis to understand:
- Collective Intelligence: How social networks enable emergent knowledge and decision-making that exceeds individual capacity
- Brain Networks: Structural connectivity changes in Alzheimer's disease and the neuroprotective effects of music and physical activity
- Healthcare Systems: Network failures in fragmented care and their impact on patient outcomes
- Social Dynamics: How network topology influences information flow, echo chambers, and collective action