Steve M Nelson

Steve M Nelson is an Associate Professor in Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience (Pediatrics) at the University of Minnesota. He also serves as an Assistant Professor and Leader at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain.

• Primary Affiliation: Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience (Pediatrics)
• Secondary Affiliation: Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

Research Interests focus on neuroscience, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), child brain development, and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). His work explores data-driven methods for mapping brain networks and understanding trauma-related disruptions.

Selected Publications (2024-2025) highlight advancements in multi-echo fMRI denoising, precision brain atlases, and hippocampal neuromodulation in PTSD. These studies emphasize personalized neuroimaging techniques and developmental brain mapping.

Nelson collaborates with institutions like Washington University in St. Louis and NIH NIDA on projects including the Healthy Brain and Child Development National Consortium. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for mental health advancements.