John Wang

John Wang, Ph.D., is a Research Scientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC), where he contributes to research in the Chiu Lab and Casas Lab. His work focuses on understanding cognitive and behavioral development, particularly in adolescent populations.

His research interests include:

• Developmental Psychology
• Risk Behavior
• Adolescent Cognition
• Decision Making
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psychology

Dr. Wang's academic background includes an M.S. in Psychology, with a dissertation centered on risk learning and its relationship to adolescent developmental trajectories and real-world risk-taking behavior. His current research continues to explore these themes within neuroscientific and psychological frameworks.

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There is no information available regarding student mentorship, grant funding, or leadership in labs or research teams beyond his active role in the Chiu and Casas labs.

Dr. Wang is actively contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience, particularly through his involvement in specialized research laboratories focused on cognitive and behavioral mechanisms.