Christopher Warren

Christopher Warren is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, Utah State University, specializing in Neuroscience Program & Brain & Cognition Specialization. His research investigates how neuromodulators like norepinephrine and dopamine optimize cognitive performance under varying contexts such as emotional duress, danger, and motivation.

• Education: BAH from Guelph University, Canada; MS & PhD from University of Victoria, Canada

His work combines psychopharmacology, brain stimulation, and biomarkers (EEG, pupillometry, fMRI) to study neuromodulator effects on attention, learning, and decision-making. Recent publications focus on technologies like transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation, event-related potentials, and neural efficiency in programming and spatial cognition. The Warren Neuromodulation Lab provides EEG systems and eye-tracking facilities for research on balance perturbations, executive function, and adaptive decision-making.

Current projects include:

• Effects of norepinephrine on balance recovery
• Non-invasive brain stimulation for elderly balance improvement
• Dopamine-norepinephrine interactions in executive decision-making