Bryan Singer

Dr Bryan Singer is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Sussex's School of Psychology, leading the Singer Neuro Lab and directing the Sussex Addiction Research & Intervention Centre (SARIC). His work focuses on the neurobiological and psychological underpinnings of addiction, impulsivity, and motivated behavior. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan.

Education:

• PhD in Neurobiology, University of Chicago (2006–2012)
• BA in Psychology, University of Chicago (2002–2006)

Research Interests: Dr Singer’s lab investigates addiction mechanisms through multi-disciplinary approaches, including rodent models and human clinical studies. Key areas include:

• Neurobiology of reward-seeking behavior
• Individual differences in addiction susceptibility
• Neuroplasticity in addiction and recovery
• Developing interventions for gambling and substance use disorders

Grants & Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021)
• Registered Patent Agent (USPTO, 2011)
• Recent grants include studies on childhood stress and gambling disorder (International Center for Responsible Gaming, 2025) and food memory mechanisms (BBSRC, 2023)

Teaching & Supervision: Teaches courses on biological psychology, cognition in clinical contexts, and research methods. Supervises PhD and master’s students in addiction neuroscience and mental health interventions.

Affiliations: Chair of the University of Sussex Sciences & Technology Cross-Schools Research Ethics Committee (SCITEC) and member of Sussex Neuroscience.