معرفی
Nicole McLaughlin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and holds clinical roles at Butler Hospital as Director of Psychiatric Neurosurgery (2016-Present) and Clinical Neuropsychology Director (2022-Present). Her research focuses on neurocircuitry-based interventions for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), examining clinical, cognitive, and neuroimaging outcomes post-treatment.
- Education:
- PhD in Psychology (2006), Suffolk University
- MA in Psychology (2003), Suffolk University
- BA in Psychology (2000), Boston University
Research Interests: McLaughlin investigates neuropsychological changes following gamma ventral capsulotomy and deep brain stimulation (DBS) in treatment-refractory OCD. She explores neuroimaging biomarkers, cognitive control mechanisms, and the role of physical activity in OCD symptom management. Her work addresses accessibility challenges in DBS and integrates connectomic models for outcome prediction.
Scientific Awards:
- Vivian Smith Institute Neuropsychological Fellowship (2003)
- National Psychologist Trainee Register Scholarship (2006)
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America Career Development Award (2010)
- Brown University Travel Award for Educational Leadership (2017)
- NIH Loan Repayment Program (2012-2018)
Collaborations: McLaughlin works with Benjamin Greenberg (Professor of Psychiatry), Paul Malloy (Professor Emeritus), Steven Rasmussen (Professor of Psychiatry), and David Borton (Associate Professor of Engineering/Neurosurgery). Her research spans the Conte Center for OCD Research and involves multi-institutional partnerships.
