Steven Hodge

Steven Hodge, MA, is an Instructor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School and chief statistician for the Child and Adolescent Neurodevelopment Initiative (CANDI). He specializes in neuroimaging data analysis for developmental disorders.

Education:

• B.A. Psychology & Music, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
• M.A. Cognitive Psychology, Brandeis University

Research Focus:
His work uses MRI to study brain structure/function in autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Collaborations with the Neuroinformatics Program focus on pooling neuroimaging data to analyze neuroanatomical development and mental illness correlates.

Professional Background:
Prior roles include research positions at Boston VA Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital's 3D Imaging Service. He has contributed to studies on cerebellar asymmetry in autism, white matter abnormalities in bipolar disorder, and cortical thickness in schizophrenia.