Craig Ferris

Dr. Craig Ferris is Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University's College of Science with joint appointment in Pharmaceutical Sciences. He directs the Center for Translational NeuroImaging (CTNI) investigating neuropsychiatric disorders through advanced MRI techniques.

Research focuses on neuroplasticity, neurodegenerative mechanisms, and psychopharmacology using awake animal MRI. Current investigations examine glymphatic system function, cannabinoid neuropharmacology, and neuropathology of traumatic brain injury across developmental stages.

Recent publications explore psychedelic neurobiology, lipidome-brain function relationships, and neurovascular changes in disease models. Studies employ multimodal imaging to track neurobiological changes in real-time during pharmacological challenges.

Leadership roles include mentoring doctoral candidates and developing novel neuroimaging methodologies for drug discovery applications.