Chris Rorden

Chris Rorden is a Professor of Psychology at the University of South Carolina, holding the Endowed Chair of Neuroimaging within the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on neuroimaging and cognitive neuroscience, particularly examining behavioral deficits following brain injury such as stroke and epilepsy. Rorden has pioneered neuroimaging tools like MRIcro and contributed to lesion-symptom mapping techniques.

Education:

• PhD in Experimental Psychology (1996), University of Cambridge, UK
• BA in Psychology (Honors, Magna cum Laude, 1993), University of California, San Diego

Research Interests: Rorden's research integrates neuroimaging with clinical studies to understand spatial neglect, aphasia, and recovery mechanisms post-stroke. Key areas include:

• Non-invasive brain imaging techniques (fMRI, DTI)
• Lesion mapping to identify neural correlates of cognitive deficits
• Development of open-source neuroimaging tools
• Impact of white matter integrity on cognition and recovery

His work bridges basic neuroscience and clinical applications, emphasizing translational outcomes.

Publications & Awards: With over 190 peer-reviewed articles, Rorden's contributions span neurology, cognitive science, and medical technology. Notable awards include the Arnold School of Public Health Research Award (2008) and the British Neuropsychological Society's Elizabeth Warrington Prize (2002).

Grants & Collaborations: Principal investigator or co-investigator on NIH-funded projects totaling over $24M, including leadership in the Center for the Study of Aphasia Recovery (C-STAR). Collaborations span institutions like MUSC, Georgia Tech, and international teams.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Neuroimaging Core at C-STAR and collaborates with the UK Biobank and brainlife.io platforms. His lab develops tools for lesion analysis and connectomics.