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Michael J. ZvolenskyView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Anxiety Disorders
• Substance Use Disorders
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Michael J. Zvolensky is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston, within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He is the Director of the RESTORE Laboratory and the Substance Use Treatment Clinic, leading a nationally recognized research program focused on the intersection of emotional and substance use disorders. His research centers on the comorbidity of anxiety, stress, and depressive disorders with substance use disorders , particularly tobacco and cannabis use, as well as their links to chronic physical conditions like pain and gastrointestinal issues. He investigates transdiagnostic processes such as anxiety sensitivity and emotional dysregulation, aiming to develop theoretically driven, process-based, and community-friendly interventions. His work emphasizes health disparities, with recent studies focusing on Latinx and Black populations. The trends in his recent publications highlight a strong focus on digital health interventions , barriers to smoking cessation in minority populations , and the role of interoceptive processes in pandemic-related mental health . His research consistently integrates clinical innovation with rigorous methodology and real-world applicability. Dr. Zvolensky’s scientific contributions have been recognized through numerous awards from leading professional organizations, including: American Psychological Association Anxiety and Depression Association of America College on Problems of Drug Dependence Association for Advancement of Cognitive and Behavior Therapy Association of Academic Health Centers He has been involved in over 70 NIH-funded grants as Principal Investigator, Co-PI, or co-investigator, underscoring his leadership in federally supported research. While specific advisees are not listed, his extensive publication record with junior researchers suggests a strong mentoring role. His lab, the RESTORE Laboratory , serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on emotion, behavior, and health, fostering innovation in treatment development and dissemination.

Eleanor PalserView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Dyslexia
• +12 more

Dr. Eleanor Palser is an Assistant Professor at Palo Alto University (PAU) in the Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Psychology. She serves as Director of the Pediatric Behavioral Health emphasis, training future clinicians to address the youth mental health crisis through integrated, systems-based approaches. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience from University College London (UCL), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Affective Neuroscience at UCSF. Dr. Palser's research focuses on emotional processing in neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism and dyslexia. She employs psychophysiological and qualitative methods to challenge deficit-based models and promote strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming frameworks. Her work explores empathy, creativity in dyslexia, interoception, and anxiety in autistic youth. Her recent publications reveal a consistent interdisciplinary approach, combining clinical psychology, neuroscience, and social justice. Themes across her articles include emotional reactivity in dyslexia, bodily sensation differentiation in autism, and structural disparities in academic publishing, particularly regarding gender and geography. Gender and geographical disparity in editorial boards of journals in psychology and neuroscience (2022) Elevated unanticipated acoustic startle reactivity in dyslexia (2024) Reduced differentiation of emotion-associated bodily sensations in autism (2021) Interoception and anxiety in autistic children (2018) Dr. Palser is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia, with a focus on first-generation students and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. She has received grant funding to study creativity and empathy in dyslexia and has contributed op-eds on DEI issues. She mentors students and teaches courses in child development, developmental psychopathology, and affective science. Her leadership in the Pediatric Behavioral Health emphasis integrates emerging youth challenges such as social media impacts, school stress, and climate anxiety. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and is committed to participatory research involving individuals with lived experience.

Joana Rita Pasion FerreiraView profile

Researcher

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Psychopathology
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Joana Rita Pasion Ferreira is a Researcher at the Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPE), Lusofona University, affiliated with the Human Environment Interaction Lab (HEI-LAB). She holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto and is a certified member of the Portuguese Psychological Association. Expertise in neuroscience methods for studying psychopathology since 2014 Key contributor to the NIMH RDoC initiative for biomarker discovery in mental disorders Demonstrated leadership in 9 active/recent projects including HiTOP-SR and Empathic Heart Her research focuses on etiological pathways of internalizing/externalizing disorders (anxiety, depression, psychopathy), predictive processing models, and perinatal mental health. Media coverage of her work includes pediatric implications of maternal trauma and cannabis use prediction in adolescents. Recent scientific awards recognize her contributions to: ERP-based classification models for psychopathology Network analysis of psychopathy mechanisms Meta-analytic frameworks for autism traits Her collaborative work spans institutions like University of Porto , La Caixa Foundation , and BIAL Foundation , with presentations at international conferences (2024-2025) on topics such as mother-infant bonding and help-seeking barriers for violence victims.

• Optogenetics
• Neural Circuit Analysis
• Hydrogel-Tissue Chemistry (CLARITY)
• +4 more

Karl Deisseroth is the D.H. Chen Professor of Bioengineering and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He holds dual appointments in the School of Medicine and School of Engineering. His research focuses on developing transformative neurotechnologies like optogenetics and CLARITY, pioneering causal systems neuroscience, and advancing understanding of psychiatric disorders such as depression and autism. He completed his A.B. at Harvard, and M.D. and Ph.D. at Stanford, followed by residency and postdoctoral training at Stanford. Deisseroth's lab has disseminated optogenetics and CLARITY to thousands of labs globally. His honors include the Japan Prize (2023), Lasker Award (2021), Kyoto Prize (2018), and membership in all three U.S. National Academies. He continues clinical practice in psychiatry, combining medications with neural stimulation therapies. Key research interests span optogenetic tools, 3D genome architecture in neurons, and neurobiological mechanisms of emotion and dissociation. He teaches courses on optogenetics and systems physiology, advising over 30 doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. His work bridges engineering, neuroscience, and psychiatry, with over 500 publications and numerous patents.

Micah AllenView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Learning
• Metacognition
• +11 more

Micah Allen is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine - Center for Functional Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN) at Aarhus University. His research focuses on neuroscience, metacognition, and individual differences in cognitive processes. Key research areas include: Metacognitive ability across memory and perception Cardiac interoception in psychosis Pain perception and psychophysical methods Neuroplasticity and neural network dynamics Recent publications examine thermal grill illusion sensitivity, cardiac interoception abnormalities in schizophrenia, and cross-domain metacognition. He received the British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience Early Career Award in 2019 and has served as peer reviewer for neuroscience journals.

• Philosophy of Science
• Philosophy of Cognitive Science
• Philosophy of Psychology
• +5 more

Sara Dellantonio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Trento, Italy, where she also serves as Deputy Coordinator of the Doctoral Program in Cognitive Sciences (DM45/2013). She has been with the University of Trento since 2004, progressing from Research Fellow to her current position as Associate Professor since November 2020. Her academic background includes: PhD in Philosophy from the University of Bremen, Germany (2005), with a dissertation titled "Die internal Dimension der Bedeutung. Internalismus, Externalismus und semantische Kompetenz" (The Internal Dimension of Meaning. Externalism, Internalism and Semantic Competence), completed with Summa cum laude Master Degree in Philosophy ("Laurea") from the State University of Milan, Italy (1997), with a dissertation on "Relativismo, commensurabilità e interpretazione" (Relativism, Commensurability and Interpretation), completed with 110/110 cum laude Dellantonio's research focuses on the intersection of philosophy and cognitive science, particularly in the areas of philosophy of psychology, epistemology of cognitive sciences, and philosophy of mind and language. Her work explores fundamental questions about concepts, representations, and meanings, with special attention to how bodily experiences and emotions influence conceptualization. She has developed a perceptual theory of emotions, arguing for the continuity between bodily experiences and emotional recognition. Her research also investigates the continuum between concrete and abstract concepts, proposing that abstract concepts may originate from both external and internal perceptual experiences. Dellantonio endorses an empiricist view of the mind, suggesting that empiricist explanations should be pursued as far as possible before resorting to nativist explanations. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the relationship between bodily perception, emotional awareness, and conceptual development, with recent work increasingly centered on alexithymia (a condition characterized by difficulty identifying and describing emotions) and its implications for understanding emotional processing. Her research shows a trajectory from foundational philosophical questions about concepts and meaning toward more clinically relevant investigations of emotional awareness disorders. Dellantonio has significant editorial experience, serving as Co-founding Editor of the Rivista Internazionale di Filosofia e Psicologia (International Journal for Philosophy and Psychology) since 2010 and as a Member of the Editorial Board for Direito & Práxis since 2010. She has also been actively involved in academic service, including coordination activities for doctoral programs, Erasmus projects, and tutoring activities at the University of Trento.

Jackie SullivanView profile

Associate Professor

• Philosophy of Neuroscience
• Philosophy of Science
• Philosophy of Mind
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Jackie Sullivan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Western Ontario, where she has been faculty since 2012, rising to Associate Professor in 2017. She holds multiple significant affiliations including as a faculty member of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, an investigator at the Centre for Brain and Mind, and an Associate Member of the Western Institute for Neuroscience. She serves on the Governing Board of the Philosophy of Science Association and is an Associate Editor of the British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. Dr. Sullivan earned her PhD in History and Philosophy of Science and an MS in Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh, building on a BA in Philosophy from Clark University. Her educational background uniquely positions her at the intersection of philosophical analysis and empirical neuroscience. Her research focuses on philosophy of neuroscience, particularly examining how neuroscience illuminates the mind-brain relationship through careful analysis of experimental practices. She investigates cognitive ontology, classification systems, natural kinds, and the role of pluralism in advancing neuroscience. Her work often addresses how conceptual frameworks shape discovery processes in translational cognitive neuroscience. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the epistemology of neuroscientific experimentation, with increasing attention to translational research, open science practices, and the philosophical implications of new neurotechnologies like touchscreens for rodent behavioral testing. Her work demonstrates a trajectory from theoretical philosophical analysis toward more engaged, collaborative work with neuroscientists. Graham and Gale Wright Distinguished Scholar in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (2022-2023) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Insight Grant (2020-2023) Rotman Institute of Philosophy Research Award (2021) Multiple Faculty Research Development Fund Grants Dr. Sullivan actively supervises PhD, MA, and undergraduate students, with current advisees working on topics ranging from psychedelic research to anorexia nervosa and cognitive ontology. She has secured significant grant funding, including a major role in the $24 million New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation Grant for the TRanslational Initiative to DE-Risk NeuroTherapeutics (TRIDENT). She is deeply involved in collaborative research initiatives including MouseTRAP and works at the intersection of philosophy, neuroscience, and open science policy.

Franziska KnolleView profile

Researcher

• Computational Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Neuroscience
• +15 more

Dr. Franziska Knolle is a Researcher and Principal Investigator at the Department of Neuroradiology, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich (TUM) . She leads the KnolleLab , focusing on computational and clinical neuroscience. She completed her Habilitation in Neuroscience in June 2024 and holds a PhD from the Max Planck Institute of Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Education and Training: PhD, Max Planck Institute of Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig Habilitation in Neuroscience, Technical University of Munich (2024) Medical undergraduate studies (Physikum), TU Dresden Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow Research Interests: Dr. Knolle uses computational modeling, fMRI, EEG, and machine learning to study cognitive mechanisms in health and psychiatric disorders, especially psychosis. Her work is grounded in the framework of predictive processing and Bayesian inference , exploring how prior beliefs influence perception, decision-making, and language. She investigates whether computational parameters can predict psychiatric risk or functional outcomes, with a focus on schizotypy, autism traits, and glutamate neurochemistry. Publication Trends: Her recent publications span computational psychiatry, neuroimaging, and cognitive modeling. Key themes include predictive processing in psychosis, reward prediction errors, semantic prior weighting, neural circuitry of salience, and multimodal imaging (fMRI, EEG, MRS). Her work increasingly integrates AI and machine learning for digital phenotyping and biomarker discovery. Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow Advising and Grants: Dr. Knolle supervises multiple PhD and medical doctorate students, including Elisabeth Sterner, Pritha Sen, and Onur Icin. She mentors students in computational modeling, neuroimaging, and clinical research. Her lab is supported by funding from competitive sources including DFG, DAAD, Marie Curie, and Leopoldina. She collaborates widely with institutions in the UK, Germany, and internationally. Labs and Teams: She leads the KnolleLab at TUM, which includes PhD students, medical researchers, and interns. The lab focuses on integrating computational models with multimodal brain data. She collaborates with researchers at the University of Cambridge, King’s College London, MRC CBU, and the University of Melbourne.

Ellen PoliakoffView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Motor Processes
• Parkinson's Disease
• +7 more

Ellen Poliakoff is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Psychology Communication and Human Neuroscience within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester. She serves as co-director of the Body, Eye and Movement (BEAM) lab and Director of Social Responsibility for the Division of Neuroscience and Experimental Psychology. Dr. Poliakoff actively supervises PhD students and contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across multiple psychology and neuroscience modules. Dr. Poliakoff earned her BSc in Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Manchester in 1998, completed her PhD on 'Tactile Spatial Attention and Parkinson's Disease' in 2002, and worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate with Professor Graham Barnes at UMIST before joining the University of Manchester as a Lecturer in Psychology in 2003. She was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2010. Her research focuses on the intersection of cognition and motor processes, particularly action imitation and motor imagery, and how these are affected in Parkinson's disease and autism spectrum conditions. She investigates tactile and bodily information processing using reaction times, eye movement tracking, and hand movement analysis. Dr. Poliakoff is committed to patient and public involvement in her research, collaborating directly with people affected by Parkinson's and autism to develop meaningful research questions and translate findings into practical interventions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals an expanding research program that increasingly incorporates co-design methodologies, digital phenotyping through smartphone technology, and creative approaches like music and dance for Parkinson's management. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, and rehabilitation science. Dr. Poliakoff has led or contributed to multiple research projects including 'Testing Motor-Sensory Predictions in Autism,' 'Investigation of the Role of Timing Processes in Autism,' and 'Exploring the Characteristics of Imitation in Parkinson's Disease.' She actively organizes community engagement events, including Science-Art workshops with the Whitworth Art Gallery, and serves on the committee of the British Science Association Psychology Section and the Parkinson's UK Involvement Strategy Group. As co-director of the BEAM lab, she oversees research examining how body, eye, and movement processes interact in both typical and clinical populations. Her commitment to widening participation and social responsibility extends to her teaching practice and public engagement activities, reflecting her holistic approach to academic work that bridges research, education, and community impact.

Ruthann AtchleyView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Neuroscience
• +10 more

Ruthann Atchley is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida, within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research bridges cognitive and clinical psychology with neuroscience, focusing on individual differences in language and emotional processing. Ph.D. in Psychology, University of California, Riverside M.A. in Psychology, University of California, Riverside B.A. in Psychology, The Ohio State University Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Her research centers on the neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying language comprehension, emotional bias in depression and chronic pain, and the impact of natural environments on creativity and empathy. She integrates electrophysiological methods (ERP) with behavioral paradigms to study attention, memory, and emotional processing across populations including older adults, individuals with Alzheimer's, and those with mood disorders. Her work is supported by the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Mental Health, Templeton Foundation, and the National Academies of Science. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in combining psychophysiological measures (P3, P2) with emotional and linguistic stimuli. Themes include time perception in depression, cardiac awareness and emotion, nature’s role in cognitive restoration, and neural markers of self-relevance in depression. Collectively, the research advances understanding of how brain and body interact in emotional and linguistic cognition. National Science Foundation (NSF) – Language comprehension in developmental and acquired disorders National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Electrophysiological markers of depression vulnerability Templeton Foundation – Generosity and prosocial behavior National Academies of Science – Creativity and empathy in natural environments Ruthann Atchley has mentored numerous students and collaborators, evidenced by co-authorships on recent papers. She leads research projects that integrate interdisciplinary approaches, likely involving a lab or research team focused on cognitive neuroscience and clinical applications. While specific lab details are not provided, her ongoing funded projects suggest an active research group.

• Translational Neuroscience
• Clinical Neuroscience
• Neuropsychiatry Disorders
• +11 more

Dr. Yoko Nagai is an Associate Professor in Translational Neuroscience (Clinical Neuroscience) at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, where she conducts pioneering research on mind-body interactions, human consciousness, and non-drug therapies for neurological conditions such as drug-resistant epilepsy. Her work integrates neuroscience, psychology, and clinical innovation. Her educational background spans multiple disciplines: BSc in Science, Tokyo University of Science, Japan (1994) PhD, King's College London, UK (2001) MBA, University of Brighton, UK (2016) PG Dip Law, University of Brighton, UK (2019) LLM, BPP University, London, UK (2024) PGCert HE, University of Sussex, UK (2022) Barrister (Non-registered), Lincoln's Inn, London (2023) Her research interests focus on translational neuroscience, interoception, autonomic regulation, epilepsy, Tourette syndrome, and the role of breathwork in altering consciousness and emotional processing. She has extended her work into social wellbeing, integrating insights from science, business, and law. Her recent publications highlight investigations into high-ventilation breathwork, autonomic biofeedback, racial bias modulation via physiological signals, and cultural differences in embodied emotions. The trend in her publications shows a strong emphasis on the intersection of autonomic physiology and cognition, with applications in clinical neuropsychiatry. She frequently studies how bodily signals influence brain function, emotional regulation, and social behavior, using neuroimaging, psychophysiology, and behavioral methods. Dr. Nagai has secured competitive research grants from organizations including the Wellcome Trust, Bial Foundation, Tourette Syndrome Association, and MQ Transforming Mental Health. These grants support her work on autonomic modulation in epilepsy, anxiety in hypermobility, interoception in autism, and 'brain fog' in dysautonomia. She is actively involved in teaching and supervision at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, teaching Year 1 Academic Skills (Module 102) and Year 2 Student Selective Component (Module 202), and supervising Year 4 Individual Research Projects (Module 404). She is a member of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), the American Epilepsy Society, and the Inns of Court, reflecting her dual engagement with neuroscience and legal scholarship. Her research is supported by a collaborative network including Hugo Critchley, Laura Crucianelli, and other leading neuroscientists. She leads the development of Autonomic Cognitive Rehabilitation Training (ACRT) as a non-pharmacological intervention for epilepsy and related conditions.

• Metacognition
• Human Confidence Estimation
• Self-Efficacy
• +16 more

Dr Maxine Sherman is a Lecturer in Computer Science & AI (Informatics) at the School of Engineering and Informatics, University of Sussex, where she has been a faculty member since 2022. She previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience and Computational Psychiatry at the University of Sussex and Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Her educational background includes a PhD in Psychology (2012–2016), an MSc in Experimental Psychology (2011–2012), and a BSc in Mathematics (2007–2010), all from UK universities. Her research focuses on human metacognition—particularly how individuals evaluate their decisions, estimate confidence, develop self-efficacy, and mentalize—and whether these processes share underlying mechanisms. She employs behavioral experiments, neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), computational modeling, and physiological recordings (e.g., eye-tracking) in her work. Her recent publications explore topics such as metacognitive control, confidence heuristics, subjective time perception, and interoception. She is actively involved in open science and metascience, serving as a recommender for Peer Community In Registered Reports (PCI-RR). She contributes to high-impact collaborative projects like 'The Confidence Database' and has developed methodological tools such as the Cardiac Timing Toolbox (CaTT). Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly listed in the provided text. Dr Sherman supervises students across multiple programs, including BSc and MSc degrees in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, and Neuroscience. She is the module convenor for 'MSc Intelligence in Animals and Machines' and 'Decision Processes in Human Cognition,' and co-convenes the MSc Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems program. She maintains active research labs and collaborations centered on cognitive neuroscience, AI, and consciousness science, with ongoing work in metacognition and decision-making.

• Health Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Interoception
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Prof. Dr. Dr. Olga Pollatos is a Professor (W3) for Clinical and Health Psychology at Ulm University since 2012. She holds dual doctorates in psychology (Dr. phil., LMU Munich) and medicine (Dr. med., LMU Munich) and completed her habilitation in biological psychology and neuroscience. Her career includes junior professorship at the University of Potsdam (2009-2012) and research stays at the University of Sussex and University of Nottingham. Key Research Areas Health psychology (nutrition, sports, obesity, eating disorders) Embodied cognition (body perception, self-regulation, anxiety disorders) Pain processing (empathy, stress, somatoform disorders) Methodological Expertise Physiological measurements (interruption, heart rate variability, EEG, fMRI) Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) Connectivity analysis and glucose metabolism studies Leadership Roles : Head of Clinical & Health Psychology Department (Ulm University, 2012-present) Vice President Education (Ulm University, 2018-present) Chairwoman of Baden-Württemberg Centre for Teaching and Learning (2020-2024) Scientific Awards : MSD Health Prize (2015) Hufeland Award (2015) RUFZEICHEN GESUNDHEIT! Foundation Prize (2014) Multiple scholarships including Bavarian Award for Highly Gifted (1994-2000)

Sandra Mai-LippoldView profile

Researcher

• Interoception
• Emotion Processing
• Body Perception
• +12 more

Sandra Mai-Lippold is a Research Associate at the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology , Ulm University, since 2014. She holds a PhD in Psychology (2020) and works as a Behavioral Psychotherapist at Ulm University's Psychotherapeutical Outpatient Clinic since 2021. Specializes in interoception, emotion processing, and body perception across healthy and clinical populations Expert in neuroscientific methods: EEG, TMS, tDCS, HEP, EDA Recipient of the 2021 Dissertation Award by Ulmer Universitätsgesellschaft Conducts mindfulness-based interventions for emotional competence improvement Research Focus: Investigates neuronal and physiological correlates of interoception in eating disorders, anxiety sensitivity, and neurological conditions using multimodal techniques. Explores tDCS applications for enhancing emotional processing and interoceptive awareness. Selected Trends: Recent publications emphasize interoception in obesity, ADHD, and anxiety sensitivity, demonstrating methodological consistency through EEG, tDCS, and peripheral physiological measurements. Scientific Awards: 2021: Dissertation Award by Ulmer Universitätsgesellschaft Clinical & Teaching Roles: Provides psychotherapeutic case conception seminars, teaches neuroscientific methods in health psychology, and holds additional qualifications in group psychotherapy and suggestive methods.

Terry LohrenzView profile

Academic

• Computational Neuroscience
• Decision-Making
• Social Interaction
• +7 more

Terry Lohrenz is a Research Associate Professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC), where he is a key member of the Montague Lab within the Human Neuroimaging Laboratory and Computational Psychiatry Unit. His interdisciplinary research bridges mathematics, neuroscience, and psychiatry to investigate the neural mechanisms of decision-making and social behavior. Education: B.A. in Physics, Harvard University Ph.D. in Mathematics, Rutgers University Lohrenz's research focuses on mathematical modeling of human behavior, particularly in the domains of decision-making, social interaction, and psychiatric disorders. His work leverages computational neuroscience and neuroimaging to uncover how the brain processes rewards, errors, and social signals. He has made significant contributions to understanding fictive learning, dopamine signaling, and the neural basis of impulsivity in addiction. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in using high-resolution neuroimaging and in vivo neurochemistry to decode complex cognitive processes such as counterfactual reasoning, risk assessment, and moral judgment. These studies are often conducted in clinical populations, including individuals with cocaine dependence and anorexia nervosa, highlighting the translational impact of his work. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Lohrenz has been involved in numerous collaborative research projects, often funded by major federal grants (implied by publication venues and institutional affiliations), and has advised or co-mentored graduate students and postdoctoral researchers through his role in the Montague Lab. While specific grants and advisees are not listed, his extensive publication record with trainees suggests active mentorship and research leadership. He is a core member of the Montague Lab, a leading research group in computational psychiatry and neuroeconomics, which uses advanced neuroimaging, behavioral experiments, and machine learning to study brain function in health and disease.