جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Annemieke Apergis-Schouteمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Preoccupied Thinking
• Procrastination
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Dr. Annemieke Apergis-Schoute is a Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching and Research) at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and the Centre for Brain and Behaviour. Her research focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), cognitive flexibility, prefrontal mechanisms, and student mental health. She holds a PhD from New York University, where her early work explored threat learning in rats and humans using fMRI. Subsequent roles at the University of Cambridge and UCL expanded her expertise into clinical OCD studies, including deep brain stimulation trials. Her research investigates how prefrontal control deficits and inflexible learning contribute to OCD and related disorders, with a focus on adolescents and young adults. Collaborations include pioneering DBS studies targeting basal ganglia regions to reduce compulsive behaviors. She also explores connections between brain function, interoception, and mental health in daily decision-making contexts. Key publications analyze reversal learning deficits in OCD under serotonergic modulation, neuroimaging markers of cognitive rigidity, and developmental trajectories of compulsivity. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with translational clinical interventions, emphasizing early intervention strategies and cognitive-behavioral approaches.

Greg J. Normanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Neuroscience
• Psychophysiology
• Behavioral Endocrinology
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Greg J. Norman is Associate Professor, Associate Chair, and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago, with a secondary appointment in Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. He joined the faculty in 2012 after completing his Ph.D. and postdoctoral research at the same institution. Education: Bachelor's in Psychology and Philosophy, The Ohio State University Ph.D. in Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience), The Ohio State University, 2010 Postdoctoral Research Scholar, University of Chicago, Laboratory of John T. Cacioppo Dr. Norman's research lies at the intersection of social neuroscience, psychophysiology, behavioral endocrinology, and behavioral genetics. He investigates how social interactions modulate physiological systems—including the autonomic nervous system, neuroendocrine axes, and inflammatory responses—to influence health outcomes. His work employs both human and animal models, with a particular focus on oxytocin signaling, stress reactivity, and neural mechanisms of social evaluation. He uses multilevel assessment techniques to bridge behavior, biology, and social context. His recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on the neurobiological underpinnings of social behavior and health. Key areas include oxytocin's role in autonomic regulation and social buffering, the impact of loneliness and social isolation on neuroinflammatory and cardiovascular responses, and the neural basis of evaluative processing in social contexts. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as PNAS , Psychosomatic Medicine , and Hormones and Behavior , reflecting interdisciplinary rigor and clinical relevance. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. As Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Norman plays a central role in mentoring and shaping the training of graduate students in psychology. While specific students are not named, his extensive publication record with multidisciplinary teams suggests active supervision and collaboration. He has contributed to major handbooks and has been involved in research supported by institutional and federal funding, though specific grants are not detailed in the text. Labs and Research Teams: His research is conducted in laboratories associated with the Department of Psychology and the former Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. He has collaborated extensively with prominent researchers including John T. Cacioppo, Gary G. Berntson, A. Courtney DeVries, and Louise Hawkley, indicating membership in a large, interdisciplinary social neuroscience research group.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Attention Mechanisms
• Emotion Regulation
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Dr. Chris Brown is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Bournemouth University . His research bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and health psychology to investigate attentional mechanisms, emotion regulation, and mental health. Research Focus : Attention processing, interoceptive awareness, affective neuroscience, and pandemic-related stress impacts. Key Themes : Cognitive control, threat processing, ADHD, smoking cessation, and health communication. His recent work explores how interoceptive attention interacts with automatic thought processes and how goal relevance shapes visual search templates. Publications span journals like Emotion , Cortex , and Drug and Alcohol Dependence . Awards & Grants : Leverhulme Trust grant (2024) for "Mapping the distortion of visual search templates". Collaborations with neuroscientists and clinicians focus on attentional traits in interpersonal distancing and addiction neuroscience.

Dawn M. Gondoliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Adolescent Development
• Parenting Practices
• ADHD
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Dr. Dawn M. Gondoli is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, located in Corbett Family Hall. She serves as the Developmental Area Director and leads the Socioemotional Development Lab, focusing on adolescent development, parenting practices, and psychological well-being within family systems. Her work emphasizes the interplay between stress, parenting, and developmental outcomes in typically developing families and those affected by ADHD. Dr. Gondoli holds a Ph.D. (1994), M.S. (1991), and B.A. (1986) in Psychology from the University of Arizona and SUNY Buffalo, respectively. Her research spans three core areas: (1) parenting and adolescent well-being, particularly in ADHD contexts; (2) body image and disordered eating among mothers, adolescents, and young adults, with a focus on mother-daughter dynamics and interoception; and (3) cognitive processes underlying ADHD and interoceptive awareness. Collaborations with Dr. Bradley Gibson advance interventions targeting cognitive and parent training for ADHD management. Her publications address topics such as maternal stress, ADHD symptomatology, sleep quality, and media’s impact on body image. Notable studies include randomized controlled trials for cognitive interventions and analyses of dyadic relationships in disordered eating. While no explicit awards are listed, her extensive peer-reviewed output underscores scholarly impact. Dr. Gondoli’s advising and grants focus on developmental and clinical research, though specific grant details are not provided. Her lab integrates interdisciplinary methods to address family and individual psychological health, emphasizing translational research to improve clinical outcomes.

• Clinical Psychology
• Eating Disorders
• Suicidality
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Lisa Velkoff is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology at Reed College , with additional experience as an Adjunct Professor at Lewis & Clark College. Her expertise lies in clinical psychology, focusing on eating disorders, suicidality, and non-suicidal self-harm. Education: B.A. in Psychology and English, Northwestern University (2013) M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Miami University (2017) Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Miami University (2021) Research Interests include identifying proximal risk factors for eating disorders and self-harm behaviors, with emphasis on interoceptive deficits, negative affect, and agitation. She also studies body image, weight bias, and develops digital health interventions like just-in-time adaptive systems. Publication Trends show consistent focus on eating disorders, suicidality, self-harm, and their interrelationships, employing methodologies from experimental psychology to ecological momentary assessment. Teaching Approach prioritizes inclusivity and critical thinking in courses such as Abnormal Psychology, Health Psychology, and Psychology of Stress and Resilience.

Richard Michael Piechمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Emotional Processing
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Richard Michael Piech is an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Social Sciences. His research investigates the intersection of cognitive processes, emotional regulation, and social behavior, with a focus on attentional mechanisms, altruism, and psychiatric conditions such as ADHD and schizophrenia. His work utilizes neuroimaging and behavioral paradigms to explore how internal states (e.g., hunger) and emotional stimuli influence cognition and decision-making. Research Themes : Interoception and Altruism, Attentional Capture, Cognitive Flexibility, Psychiatric Neurobiology, Family and Social Dynamics Recent Publications : 2024 study on Ghanaian youth caregivers, 2023 analysis of sibling relationships in foster care, 2017 work on interoception and prosocial behavior, 2010 papers on hunger modulation of attention and affective decision-making Methodologies : fMRI, Behavioral Experiments, Longitudinal Studies, Clinical Assessments His collaborations span institutions and disciplines, including neuroimaging research with Christian Kerskens (2012) and psychiatric studies with Diane Mullins (2016). Despite no specific awards highlighted in the text, his contributions to cognitive and clinical psychology are evidenced by publications in journals like Scientific Reports , Neuropsychologia , and Appetite .

Beatriz Calvo Merinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroaesthetics
• Sensorimotor Processing
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Professor Beatriz Calvo Merino is a Cognitive Neuroscientist at City St George's, University of London, where she is affiliated with the Department of Psychology in the School of Health Sciences. She serves as Programme Director for the MSc Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience and the Joint PhD Programme in Psychology and Social Neuroscience with Sapienza University, Italy. Her academic journey includes training at University College London and Universidad Complutense de Madrid, with postdoctoral work at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience. Research Interests: Her research explores the neural basis of action observation, sensorimotor expertise, and emotion perception, with a strong emphasis on dance and performing arts. She investigates how sensorimotor experience modulates aesthetic and emotional processing, contributing significantly to the field of neuroaesthetics. Her work integrates EEG, TMS, behavioral, and physiological methods to study embodiment and social cognition. Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a sustained focus on embodiment in autism, emotion perception, multisensory integration, and the cognitive neuroscience of dance. She employs ERP and SEP methodologies to dissect somatosensory contributions to social perception, particularly in clinical populations. Her editorial and review work also highlights her leadership in methodological advancements in dance neuroscience. Scientific Awards: Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten Award (2018) British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience Early Career Award (2019) Grants and Collaborations: Her research has been supported by the ESRC, Leverhulme Trust, Wellcome Trust, Ramon y Cajal Fellowship, and City University funding schemes. She collaborates widely with the dance community, including the Royal Opera House Ballet, Laban Dance Centre, and choreographers such as Wayne McGregor, bridging science and the arts. Labs and Teams: She leads a research group focused on sensorimotor processing and neuroaesthetics within the Department of Psychology, contributing to the Cognitive and Social Neuroscience research theme at City St George's.

Vera Vineمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neurosciences
• Psychosocial determinants of health
• Behavioural neuroscience of learning and memory
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Vera Vine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. Her research focuses on biopsychosocial mechanisms in youth emotion dysregulation, particularly exploring the roles of emotional awareness and interoception in psychopathology. She employs behavioral, psycholinguistic, and biological methodologies to study emotion experience and its social and physiological foundations. Dr. Vine holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University (2016), preceded by an M.Phil. (2012) and M.S. (2011) from Yale, and a B.A. in Psychology from Harvard University (2006). Her work has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Her research interests span neurosciences, psychosocial determinants of health, and cognitive sciences. Notably, she investigates emotion vocabulary's impact on mental health, autonomic nervous system responses in clinical populations, and the interplay between parental behaviors and child emotional development. She leads the Emotion, Mind & Body Lab , emphasizing translational research bridging basic science and clinical applications. Vera Vine has received awards for both teaching and research excellence. Her recent studies highlight the significance of emotion awareness in mental health outcomes, with a focus on adolescent suicide risk, family interactions, and physiological biomarkers of psychopathology. She collaborates widely, integrating multidisciplinary approaches to address complex mental health challenges.

Nuno Barbosa-Rochaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mental Disorders
• Cognitive Remediation
• Behavioral Methods
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Nuno Barbosa-Rocha, PhD is an Associate Professor and Vice-President at the School of Health of Polytechnic of Porto (ESS | P.PORTO). He serves as a Senior Researcher (integrated member) at NeuroLab and Director of the Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research (TBIO). His research focuses on cognitive/social dysfunctions in mental disorders, leveraging behavioral methods and brain stimulation for intervention development. He pioneers scalable digital solutions for translational health, emphasizing personalized interventions and cognitive monitoring through data-driven approaches. Education: PhD in Psychology from the University of Porto (2012). His work bridges clinical neuroscience and technology, addressing mental health challenges through innovative solutions like EEG sensors for sleep studies and video-based stress monitoring systems. He actively explores the impact of digital media on child development and workplace well-being, with cross-national studies on psychosis-like experiences contributing to global mental health research. Research Interests: Cognitive remediation, digital health technologies, neurophysiological interventions, and occupational health strategies. His lab develops unobtrusive sensors and AI models for real-world health applications, advancing personalized care paradigms. Key innovations include wearable EEG devices and multimodal stress detection systems. Labs/Teams: Directs TBIO Center and collaborates with NeuroLab. Active in translational research bridging academia-industry partnerships. His work emphasizes ethical AI implementation and scalable healthcare solutions.

Julia Sheffieldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Psychosis
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)
• Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders
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Julia Sheffield, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, School of Medicine. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and Co-Director of the Psychosis Emphasis in the Internship in Professional Psychology. Her work spans clinical care, research, and training in the field of psychosis. Dr. Sheffield earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and her PhD from Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt. Her research investigates the cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms of psychotic experiences, particularly delusions and belief updating. She employs neuroimaging, computational modeling, and clinical trials to identify targets for psychotherapy. A key area of interest is the role of the insula in schizophrenia and interoception. Clinically, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and serves on the NAVIGATE first-episode psychosis team. Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on computational approaches to understanding psychosis, neuroimaging of brain networks, and the mechanisms of psychotherapy. The work spans topics such as predictive coding, insula function, belief updating, and trans-diagnostic cognitive deficits. Dr. Sheffield has received competitive funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, including a K23 career development award and an R01 grant for a randomized clinical trial on psychotherapy for schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. K23 Career Development Award from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) R01 Grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) She actively supervises psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows, contributing significantly to clinical training. Her lab conducts longitudinal and intervention studies aimed at improving outcomes for individuals with psychosis. Future work is likely to deepen understanding of the insula, refine CBTp through mechanistic insights, and translate findings into improved treatments.

• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Placebo Effects
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mirta Fiorio is a Full Professor at the University of Verona specializing in neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience within the Movement Sciences Section. Her research explores placebo effects in motor systems, Parkinson's disease rehabilitation, and functional movement disorders using techniques like TMS and VR. Recent work examines how expectation modulates motor learning and how virtual reality affects postural control in neurological patients. Her neuroscience research bridges fundamental mechanisms of motor cognition with clinical applications in neurorehabilitation. Current investigations focus on implicit learning specificity in Parkinson's disease, velocity-based training benefits, and non-deceptive placebo paradigms for therapeutic applications.

Joyce Besheerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Alcohol Use Disorders
• Addiction Neuroscience
• Stress and Addiction
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Dr. Joyce Besheer is a Professor and Associate Director at the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies within the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Her research program focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying alcohol use disorders and drug addiction, with particular emphasis on how stress impacts drinking behavior and sensitivity to alcohol-related cues. Dr. Besheer's research interests center on the neurobiological adaptations that occur following stress exposure and how these changes influence alcohol consumption and relapse. She investigates glutamatergic systems and cortical and limbic brain circuitry, examining how stress affects sensitivity to both external environmental cues and internal interoceptive effects of alcohol. Her work also explores neural circuitry underlying alcohol's interoceptive effects and low-dose alcohol molecular targets, along with collaborations examining neuroimmune system activation, neurosteroids' role in drinking regulation, and novel therapeutic targets for alcohol use disorder. Analysis of Dr. Besheer's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of stress, neural circuitry, and alcohol use disorder. Her work spans multiple disciplines including neuroscience, pharmacology, and behavioral psychology, with particular emphasis on glutamatergic transmission, interoception, and neuroimmune mechanisms. The publications demonstrate progression from basic mechanisms to potential therapeutic applications, with increasing focus on specific receptor systems and neural circuits involved in alcohol use disorder. Dr. Besheer leads the Besheer Lab at UNC Chapel Hill, where her team conducts preclinical research examining the lasting effects of stress on neurobiological adaptations and their impact on alcohol consumption patterns. Her work has significant implications for understanding how stressful episodes or trauma can promote excessive drinking and maladaptive drinking patterns in humans, with the ultimate goal of identifying novel targets for therapeutic treatment of drug and alcohol addiction.

• Neuropsychiatry
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sherab Tsheringla is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with an emphasis on neurodevelopmental interventions and community-based mental health strategies. He is affiliated with the McPartland Lab and has contributed to studies exploring pharmacological treatments, neurophysiological markers, and technology-assisted therapies for social cognition impairments. Education & Training While specific educational details are not explicitly listed, his academic trajectory aligns with roles in clinical and translational research at Yale, supported by his publications and awards. Research Interests Dr. Tsheringla’s work integrates clinical neuroscience, public health, and community engagement. Key areas include: Neuroplasticity mechanisms in ASD using neuromodulation techniques (e.g., theta burst stimulation) Development of combinatorial drug therapies for social impairment Cross-cultural studies of neurodevelopmental disorders in low-resource settings Technology-driven interventions (e.g., Nintendo Wii-based therapy) for pediatric populations Awards Recipient of the 2023 Pilot Training Award from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the 2020 National Neuroscience Curriculum Initiative Scholar award. Grants & Advising No specific grants or advising roles are detailed in the provided text, but his involvement in clinical trials and community projects suggests active grant-funded research. His mentorship contributions are likely embedded in collaborative research efforts. Labs & Teams Affiliated with the McPartland Lab , which investigates neurobiological and behavioral aspects of ASD and related conditions.

Lindsay Bodellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Eating Disorders
• Psychopathology
• Clinical Psychology
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Dr. Lindsay Bodell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University, Canada. She leads the Psychobiology of Eating and Related Disorders (PEAR) Lab, focused on understanding the psychological and biological mechanisms underlying eating disorders, particularly those involving binge eating. Her research also explores suicide risk in individuals with eating disorders. Dr. Bodell holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Chicago. Her academic background includes mentorship under prominent figures such as Drs. Pamela Keel, Thomas Joiner, and Jennifer Wildes. Research interests span neuroendocrinology, reward processing, and translational approaches to eating disorder prevention and treatment. She has published extensively on topics like weight suppression, leptin-GIP-1 pathways, and sociocultural influences on disordered eating. Dr. Bodell’s lab emphasizes collaborative work and aims to bridge clinical and basic science to improve patient outcomes. Her work integrates longitudinal studies, neuroimaging, and behavioral assessments to uncover mechanisms driving eating disorder trajectories.

• Addiction
• Cognitive Neuropsychology
• Mental Health
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Grace Wang is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychology and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Auckland and has conducted interdisciplinary research at the intersection of addiction, mental health, cognitive neuroscience, and computational modeling. Her work integrates neuropsychological methods, EEG, and machine learning to explore the neurobiological mechanisms of addictive behaviors and stress-related conditions. BA(Psych), University of Auckland (2008) MSc, University of Auckland (2009) PhD, University of Auckland (2021) Her research focuses on substance use disorders, mental health, and the application of spiking neural networks and deep learning for EEG analysis. She has extensively studied the cognitive impacts of methamphetamine, e-cigarettes, and mindfulness interventions, while also examining cultural perspectives in chronic pain and traditional Chinese medicine. Recent publications highlight her expertise in neuroimaging, psychoneuroimmunology, and digital addiction. She serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse and on the Editorial Board of BMC Psychiatry.