Todd Braver

Todd Braver is a Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Radiology, and Neuroscience at Washington University, holding the William R. Stuckenberg Professorship in Human Values and Moral Development. His research focuses on cognitive control mechanisms, attention, and working memory, employing neuroimaging, computational modeling, and behavioral analyses. He explores how mindfulness training impacts psychological function and neural processes. Braver leads interdisciplinary projects, including the MINDy brain modeling initiative and the CCN-FACTS MURI grant, aiming to enhance attention control under high-pressure conditions.

Education: PhD and MS from Carnegie Mellon University, BS from UC San Diego. Notable grants include an NIH-funded study on aging effects (2022) and an $8.8M DoD MURI award (2023). His work bridges cognitive neuroscience with real-world applications in mental health and military training.

Key collaborations include the Mindfulness Science & Practice cluster and partnerships with institutions like Brown University and Newcastle University. His lab investigates brain stimulation techniques to improve focus and memory, emphasizing individualized neurodynamic models.