Michael McDannald

Michael McDannald is a Professor in Boston College's Department of Psychology. His lab researches neural mechanisms of threat computation and fear behavior.

Research examines: brain circuits for threat probability assessment; neural coding of prediction errors; fear expression modulation; cross-species fear mechanisms; clinical implications for anxiety disorders.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on threat processing pathways in brainstem, ventral pallidum, and periaqueductal gray regions.

Leads the McDannald Lab research group focusing on neural threat computation. Editorial positions include Behavioral Neuroscience and Learning & Memory journals.