Sarah Hope Lincoln

Sarah Hope Lincoln is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Case Western Reserve University, specializing in social dysfunction associated with psychiatric disorders. Her research integrates psychopathology and social neuroscience to investigate social dysfunction in individuals with or at risk of psychiatric disorders, particularly psychosis. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and leads a lab exploring neurodevelopmental models of social dysfunction, treatment efficacy, and early identification of psychiatric disorders in young adults.

Her work includes projects such as the Social Perception Study, examining auditory perception’s role in social functioning and psychiatric symptoms. Key research interests involve racial disparities in psychosis, social support mechanisms, and the neural correlates of social cognition. She has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2010, focusing on topics like racial health inequities, cognitive therapy interventions, and neuroimaging studies of social processes.

Dr. Lincoln’s articles emphasize translational research, linking clinical outcomes to neurobiological mechanisms. Her 2021 study on social determinants of psychosis highlighted systemic racial disparities, while 2024 work analyzed ethnoracial risk variations. She advocates for ethical inclusion of minors in psychiatric research and has pioneered cognitive training interventions for at-risk youth.

No formal scientific awards are cited, but her extensive publication record underscores her scholarly impact. She advises no listed students but collaborates on grants investigating social cognition and psychosis. Her lab actively engages in interdisciplinary projects bridging clinical and basic neuroscience research.