Paul Sands

Paul Sands, Ph.D., is a Research Assistant Professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC), where he is affiliated with the Human Neuroimaging Laboratory and the Computational Psychiatry Unit. He works in the Montague Lab, Room 281, 1 Riverside, contributing to advanced research in human neuroscience and computational modeling of behavior.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
• B.S. in Biochemistry, Sewanee (The University of the South)

Dr. Sands' research focuses on the neuroscience of human learning and decision-making. Trained in both biochemistry and psychology, he develops mathematical models of choice behaviors and subjective feelings. His work integrates functional neuroimaging and neurochemical methods to uncover the neural mechanisms underlying human cognition.

His expertise spans computational psychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral pharmacology. Though no publications or awards are listed in the current profile, his methodological focus suggests strong contributions to data-driven neuroscience and translational psychiatry.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed.

Dr. Sands contributes to a collaborative research environment in the Montague Lab, where he supports interdisciplinary projects in neuroimaging and computational modeling. While no formal advisees are mentioned, his role as a research faculty member suggests involvement in mentoring junior researchers and contributing to grant-funded projects in neuroscience and psychiatry.

Labs and Teams:

• Montague Lab
• Human Neuroimaging Laboratory
• Computational Psychiatry Unit