Simone D’Amico is a MSc student in Neuroscience at McGill University in Montreal, and holds an Honors BSc in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour from McMaster University in Ontario.
During his undergraduate studies, he worked as a research assistant under Nicholas Bock, PhD, contributing to a longitudinal brain imaging study of individuals with Bipolar Disorder. As a student, Simone co-founded Lockin, an app that rewards users for blocking social media on their phones to stop the scrolling cycle. Simone’s mission is to help people be more mindful of their tech use and he’s eager to create more real-world solutions that improve people’s lives.
At the Digital Wellness Lab, Simone is interested in studying how technology and interactive media influence the lives of teens and young adults.