Brain, Body, and Perception

05/13/2026

For about 1 in 50 people, a tiny imperfection in appearance doesn’t feel small, it feels like everything.

A New York Times Psych 101 article on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), explores what drives these differences in perception, including insights from our Principle Investigator, Dr. Jamie Feusner, and some of the work being done in our lab!

04/22/2026

We’re recruiting participants for a neuroimaging study at CAMH exploring internal body image. If you might be interested, check out the details in the post and contact us by scanning the QR code to learn more.

Not eligible for this study? You can explore other research opportunities currently available through our lab on our website!

https://bbp.lab.utoronto.ca

05/21/2024

Our Principal Investigator, Dr. Jamie Feusner, was a guest on the most recent episode of the Playing with Marbles podcast talking about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)! In this episode, Feusner discusses the neurological undercurrents of OCD and current research he is doing to explore potential treatments.

If you would like to listen to this episode of the Playing with Marbles podcast, head over to the link in our bio! 🔗

Playing with Marbles is a - production. This season is produced with support from Future Launch.

02/13/2024

Our paper with CoNNeCT Lab () has recently been published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research! This study found that pre-tx default network connectivity was associated with CBT response in patients with a shared self-focused attention phenotype.

To read the paper, visit: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002239562400027X

01/22/2024

With Let’s Talk Day right around the corner, the BBP Lab would like to highlight Canadian resources (both national and provincial) for those living with eating disorders.

01/08/2024

With the new year finally here, the BBP team hopes that you had a very happy holiday season! 🎉

11/20/2023

With the month of “Movember” finally here, it’s important to shed a light on our understanding and recognition of how Body Dysmorphic Disorder affects men. Swipe to learn more about BDD in men and how the BBP Lab aims to advance our understanding of body perception to lead to improved treatments for BDD.

11/14/2023

Join Dr. Jamie Feusner on November 15 in a panel discussion on Virtual-First Care in Mental Health! Visit the link on our last slide to learn more and view the event agenda.

10/16/2023