جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Environmental psychology
• Environmental neuroscience
• Behavioural plasticity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simone Kühn serves as Director of the Research Center for Environmental Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin and holds the position of Heisenberg Professor at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf since 2016. Previously, she led the Lise Meitner Group for Environmental Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute (2019-2024) and currently directs the Psychiatric Environmental Neuroscience (PEN) working group, a collaboration between the MPIB and Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin since 2025. Her academic credentials include a Dipl.-psych from the University of Potsdam (2006), Dr. rer. nat. from the University of Leipzig (2009), and Habilitation in Psychology from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2012). These qualifications established her expertise in the neural mechanisms underlying human-environment interactions. Dr. Kühn's pioneering research examines how natural versus built environments impact mental health, cognitive processes, and neural structures across the lifespan. Her work integrates environmental psychology, neuroscience, and clinical psychiatry to investigate how exposure to different environments shapes brain function and psychological well-being. She employs advanced methodologies including structural and functional MRI, virtual reality environments, and longitudinal study designs to uncover the neural pathways connecting physical environments to mental health outcomes. Her research has demonstrated that natural environments can reduce stress, enhance cognitive restoration, and positively influence brain structure, particularly in regions associated with emotion regulation and memory. Analysis of her extensive publication record reveals a consistent trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated investigations of environmental influences on the brain. Her recent work has expanded into virtual reality applications for mental health treatment, the neural mechanisms of architectural design preferences, and the impact of air pollution on brain health. She has pioneered experimental approaches to study environmental effects through controlled exposure studies, including the development of virtual nature environments that can be precisely manipulated to isolate specific environmental features. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious appointments: Election to the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina Membership in the DFG-Network WAS (Wirkungsforschung in Architektur und Städtebau) Service on the Psychology Review Board of the German Research Foundation (DFG) Fellowship at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) Early recognition through admittance to Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (2005) Dr. Kühn has mentored numerous doctoral and master's students whose theses explore diverse aspects of environmental neuroscience, from the impact of natural environments on stress physiology to the neural correlates of architectural preferences. Her research has been supported by substantial funding that has enabled large-scale investigations of environmental influences on brain health across different age groups and populations, including vulnerable individuals with mental health conditions. As leader of the Center for Environmental Neuroscience, she directs a multidisciplinary team of researchers who employ cutting-edge methodologies to investigate how environmental factors shape brain development, function, and mental health. The center's work has significant implications for evidence-based urban planning, therapeutic interventions using nature exposure, and understanding the neural basis of human-environment interactions in an increasingly urbanized world.

• Clinical Child Psychology
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Eyewitness Memory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Elisa Krackow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at West Virginia University, where she directs the Memory and the Law Lab. Her research integrates clinical, developmental, cognitive, and forensic psychology to study eyewitness memory, suggestibility, false memories, and juror perceptions, with a focus on children and legal applications. Dr. Krackow earned her Ph.D. from Binghamton University, State University of New York. She completed a predoctoral internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests lie at the intersection of memory and the legal system, particularly in how children recall events, the impact of suggestive questioning, and the development of interventions like Event Report Training to improve eyewitness accuracy. She also investigates the cognitive mechanisms behind false and recovered memories, the role of emotion in memory, and childhood depression with a focus on cognitive biases and intergenerational transmission. Her work has important implications for forensic interviewing, child protection, and legal policy. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on applied memory, child eyewitness testimony, false memory creation, and interventions. The research spans cognitive, clinical, developmental, and forensic domains, often using experimental and narrative methods to explore memory accuracy, suggestibility, and emotional influences. Dr. Krackow's research has been supported by funding from NIH/NICHD, the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), and the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS). She mentors graduate students in the Clinical Child doctoral program, including Benjamin Thomas, Victoria DiSciullo, and Emily Deming, who are engaged in research on juror perceptions, juvenile justice, child memory, and traumatic recall. Her lab provides training in high-quality research design across multiple psychological subfields. She teaches courses such as Child and Adolescent Development, Behavior Pathology, Behavioral and Psychological Assessment, and Clinical Child Psychology Practicum. Her lab, the Memory and the Law Lab, focuses on applied research with real-world implications for psychology, law, and child welfare.

• Neurostimulation technologies
• Neuropsychiatric disorders
• Sleep and epilepsy relationship
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Joline Fan, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in the Departments of Neurology (Division of Epilepsy) and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. She is affiliated with the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, where she conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of neurology, psychiatry, and neurotechnology. Dr. Fan completed her education at prestigious institutions: B.S.E. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Princeton University, M.S. in Bioengineering from Stanford University, and M.D. from UCSF. She furthered her training with a Neurology Residency and Epilepsy Fellowship at UCSF, establishing her expertise in clinical neurology and epilepsy management. Her research program focuses on developing innovative neurostimulation technologies for neuropsychiatric disorders and exploring the complex relationship between sleep and epilepsy through multimodal neuroimaging. As an epileptologist, Dr. Fan specializes in invasive recording methods including intracranial responsive neurostimulation and stimulation mapping. She is pioneering personalized, non-invasive, low-intensity focused ultrasound methods for treating conditions like depression and epilepsy, bridging engineering approaches with clinical neuroscience. Analysis of Dr. Fan's recent publications reveals a strong focus on intracranial neurophysiology, brain network mapping, and closed-loop neuromodulation systems. Her work integrates multiple disciplines including neurology, psychiatry, neuroengineering, and data science to develop personalized treatments for treatment-resistant depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and epilepsy. The research demonstrates increasing translational impact with growing clinical applications of neuromodulation technologies. Dr. Fan has received significant recognition for her work: American Epilepsy Society (AES) 2022 Young Investigator Award University of California San Francisco 2024 Chen Scholar Award Dr. Fan actively mentors residents, fellows, and UCSF students on research projects. Her research is supported by multiple significant grants including a Brain & Behavior Research Foundation NARSAD Young Investigator Grant for 'Mapping Corticolimbic Circuitry of Arousal Using Intracranial Electrophysiology' (2023-2025), an NIH/NINDS K23 award for 'Network dynamics of sleep-wake states in epilepsy' (2023-2027), and previously a Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Physician Scientist Fellowship (2021-2023). Working within the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Dr. Fan collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across neurology, psychiatry, neurosurgery, and engineering to advance understanding of brain circuitry and develop novel neuromodulation approaches for complex neuropsychiatric conditions.

Christal Badourمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Substance Use Disorders
• Health Disparities and Health Equity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christal Badour is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Kentucky, serving as Director of the Psychology Scholars program and Director of the Stress, Trauma, and Recovery Research Collaborative (STARRC). Her research focuses on trauma-related psychopathology, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders, and health disparities. She holds affiliations with the UK Clinic for Emotional Health (CEH), the Center for Health Equity Transformation, and the Lewis Honors College. Dr. Badour’s education includes a B.A. in Psychology and Political Science from Tulane University (2007), and an M.A. (2011) and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arkansas (2014). Her work emphasizes understanding trauma’s impact on emotion regulation, treatment efficacy for co-occurring disorders, and health equity in underserved populations like rural Appalachian communities and Latina women. Her research spans three key areas: (1) trauma and emotion mechanisms in PTSD and comorbid conditions, (2) optimizing trauma-focused interventions, and (3) addressing health disparities. Notable projects include the REST-KY Study on sleep and health disparities in Appalachian Kentucky and the Latina Sexual Health Study exploring cultural factors influencing sexual well-being. Dr. Badour has published extensively on topics such as mental contamination, shame, and guilt in trauma survivors, as well as the intersection of PTSD and substance use. She leads collaborative initiatives to improve mental health access and equity, integrating clinical, community, and policy perspectives.

Jonathan Brittمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Addiction
• Drug Addiction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Britt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. He leads the Britt Lab, focusing on neural circuitry underlying motivated behaviors, particularly in the context of addiction and neuropsychiatric disorders. His work combines optogenetics, electrophysiology, and behavioral tasks to study the basal ganglia's role in reinforcement learning and compulsive behavior. Research interests include the neural mechanisms of drug addiction, Tourette’s Syndrome, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, with a focus on dopamine pathways and synaptic modifications. Key methodologies involve all-optical approaches and optogenetic interrogation of neural circuits. His recent studies highlight topics like alcohol palatability, serotonergic regulation of attention, and LSD’s effects on social behavior. Articles often explore the nucleus accumbens and hippocampal interactions in reward processing. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his contributions to addiction neuroscience are notable. He advises no listed students and has no mentioned grants in the provided text. The Britt Lab serves as a central hub for his research activities.

Martin Aignerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychiatry
• Neurology
• Psychotherapeutic Medicine
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Martin Aigner is Associate Professor and Private Lecturer at the Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Sciences, where he heads the Clinical Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine at Tulln University Hospital. He also teaches at the Medical University of Vienna and the University for Continuing Education Krems. A board member and president (2022–2025) of the Austrian Society for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Psychosomatics (ÖGPP), he is also involved in the Austrian Pain Society and Austrian Balint Society. His research interests center on the integration of biological, psychological, and social factors in psychiatry, with key areas including transitional psychiatry, obsessive-compulsive and mood disorders, the gut-brain axis, and the impact of environmental toxins like mycotoxins on mental health. He leads the PhD program in 'Mental Health and Neuroscience' and supervises doctoral research. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary mental health research, combining clinical psychiatry with neuroscience, nutrition, and digital health. Themes include neurofeedback for addiction, microbiome influences on depression, and psychosomatic manifestations in chronic conditions. His work often involves neuroimaging and clinical trials. Three scientific prizes from the Austrian Pain Society Scientific prize from the Vienna Association for Neurology and Psychiatry Contributor to WFSBP guidelines on pharmacological treatment of eating disorders Co-author of guidelines for post-viral conditions He serves as principal investigator in multiple funded projects, including studies on depression and the microbiome, probiotics, and psychosis triggers. He is also co-investigator in follow-up care and community mental health initiatives. Aigner is editor-in-chief of psychopraxis. neuropraxis and advocates for digital health literacy and sustainable mental health structures, particularly in youth care. He leads the Research Center for Transitions Psychiatry, emphasizing early intervention, resilience, and patient empowerment through recovery companions. His team includes habilitated senior physicians, fostering innovation in clinical and research settings.

Jan A. Lindsayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Telehealth
• Mental Health
• Substance Use Disorders
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jan A. Lindsay, Ph.D., serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, with a clinical appointment at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC-MHCL). Her work bridges academic psychiatry and veteran-focused mental health services, emphasizing telehealth innovation for underserved populations. Education: Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2009) Ph.D., University of Houston (2007) B.A., University of Texas at Austin (1995) Dr. Lindsay's research centers on telemental health implementation for veterans, with particular focus on rural health disparities, substance use disorders (opioid/alcohol), PTSD, and culturally centered care for American Indian/Alaska Native communities. She develops scalable digital interventions like webSTAIR while addressing systemic barriers in access through implementation science frameworks. Her work critically examines demographic disparities in telehealth utilization across race, gender, and rurality. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant trends: (1) Quantitative evaluation of telehealth outcomes across modalities (video/phone), (2) Development of culturally adapted materials for Native veterans, and (3) Investigation of intersectional disparities in care access for women, Black, and rural veterans with comorbid conditions like HIV. A unifying theme is the application of implementation science to overcome structural barriers in veteran mental healthcare. Scientific Awards: Board Certified by Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (professional certification) Dr. Lindsay maintains an active research program funded through Veterans Health Administration partnerships, with emphasis on real-world implementation of evidence-based practices. While formal advisees are not documented in available materials, her work involves extensive collaboration with VAMC clinicians, VIICTR informaticians, and community stakeholders. Current projects include culturally centered telehealth adaptations and cost-effectiveness analyses of telemental health services. Her dual affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston VAMC enables integrated research on veteran mental health systems, with emerging work focusing on equity in digital health access and sustainable implementation strategies for complex care needs.

Richard J. McNallyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anxiety Disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Richard J. McNally is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. His research focuses on the cognitive mechanisms underlying anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, complicated grief, and depression, with an emphasis on experimental psychopathology and network analysis. Education: B.S. in Psychology (Wayne State University, 1976); Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (University of Illinois at Chicago, 1982) Key Research Areas: Cognitive biases, emotional disorders, memory processing, and trauma Current Roles: Director of Clinical Training, McNally Laboratory

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Self-Modeling
• Metacognition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matan Mazor is a Research Fellow at All Souls College, University of Oxford, specializing in cognitive neuroscience with a focus on self simulation and self-modelling. His work bridges experimental psychology, computational modeling, and philosophical inquiry into the nature of human cognition. His educational background includes a PhD supervised by Steve Fleming and Karl Friston at the Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, University College London, where he investigated the neural and computational basis of inference about absence. Prior to this, he completed a post-doctoral position with Clare Press at Birkbeck University studying motivation and metacognition's effects on perceptual processing. He earned his MSc at Tel Aviv University as part of the Adi Lautman Interdisciplinary Programme for Outstanding Students, where his Master's thesis under Roy Mukamel used model-free fMRI analysis to investigate the internal forward model in the human brain. Dr. Mazor's research explores how humans use mental self-models—simplified descriptions of one's cognition and perception—to control and monitor mental states, enabling efficient representation, learning, and behavioral adaptation. His work addresses fundamental questions about the cognitive benefits of self-representation, what happens when this representation is disturbed or biased, how self-representation interacts with memories of actions, and to what extent people represent their own minds beyond generic mind representations. His interdisciplinary approach combines behavioral testing, human neuroimaging, and computational modeling. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on metacognition, confidence judgments, and the relationship between perception and self-monitoring. The research shows consistent interest in how humans distinguish reality from imagination, how confidence ratings function in different cognitive tasks, and the neural mechanisms underlying obsessive-compulsive behaviors. His work demonstrates a progression from foundational theoretical questions about self-modeling toward more clinically relevant applications in disorders affecting self-monitoring. Dr. Mazor actively participates in the academic community through platforms like Bluesky, where he engages with colleagues on topics ranging from consciousness research to methodological issues in cognitive science. His professional network includes prominent researchers in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy.

Ann F. Haynosمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Eating Disorders
• Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ann F. Haynos is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology department at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she conducts research on restrictive eating disorders and mechanisms of goal pursuit leading to harmful health outcomes. Her work integrates neuroscience and clinical science through a bench-to-bedside approach. Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno (2015) Her research focuses on decision-making mechanisms (e.g., reward processing, cognitive control) in eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa, and explores interventions to disrupt rigid goal pursuit patterns. She employs neuroimaging, ecological momentary assessment, and computational modeling to achieve mechanistic insights. Recent publications highlight trends in neuroimaging applications, emotion regulation frameworks, and virtual interventions for eating disorders. Her work spans neurocognitive heterogeneity, reward responsivity, and sociocultural influences on body dissatisfaction. 2019 Finalist, Informing Prevention Article of the Year 2018 Mentor, Best Paper by an Early Career Scholar 2018-2022 Loan Repayment Program, National Institute of Mental Health

Nejra Van Zalkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychology
• Cognitive Sciences
• Computer-Human Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nejra Van Zalk is an Associate Professor in Psychology and Human Factors at Imperial College London's Dyson School of Design Engineering. She directs the Design Psychology Lab, focusing on psychological mechanisms in product/service design for mental health. Her affiliations include the Human Behaviour and Experience Network and Robotics Forum. She holds a PhD from Örebro University, Sweden, with prior roles as Senior Lecturer and Visiting Scholar at institutions like Cambridge University. Her research spans design psychology, cognitive science, and human-robot interaction. Key articles explore VR therapy for OCD, age-related needle phobia, and social anxiety in adolescents. Her work emphasizes translating psychological insights into practical solutions for health and technology domains. Research interests include mental health interventions through virtual reality, social anxiety disorders, and human-AI interaction. Notable projects investigate robotic clinical tools and teleoperation interfaces. She has contributed to scoping reviews on cochlear implants and pediatric hearing outcomes. Her work bridges psychology with engineering to enhance human-centered design. Collaborations span robotics, healthcare, and education sectors. Her articles highlight trends in VR-based therapies and developmental psychology, with a focus on translating research into clinical and technological applications. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her extensive publication record reflects academic impact. She advises through the Design Psychology Lab, fostering interdisciplinary innovation in human factors and mental health.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Eating Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roz Shafran is a Professor at the University of Reading, specializing in clinical psychology with a focus on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Her research explores the origins of mental contamination, perfectionism, and the development of evidence-based treatments for anxiety and OCD. She has contributed to international standards for CBT in OCD and published extensively on contamination-related behaviors and morphing fear. Shafran has co-authored influential books like Overcoming Perfectionism and led randomized controlled trials evaluating therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing translational approaches to mental health. Key Areas: Clinical Psychology, CBT, OCD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders Notable Contributions: Development of the Morphing Fear Questionnaire (MFQ), advocacy for CBT standards in OCD treatment, and translational research on contamination processes. Shafran's research often involves collaborations with institutions globally, addressing both theoretical and applied aspects of psychological disorders. She has contributed to policy initiatives such as the IAPT program evaluation and has pioneered methods to assess thought-shape fusion in eating disorders.

Robert M. G. Reinhartمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Neuropsychiatric Disorders
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Robert M. G. Reinhart is an Associate Professor at Boston University in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences and Biomedical Engineering. His primary appointment is in Psychological & Brain Sciences, with affiliations in multiple centers including the Center for Systems Neuroscience and the Cognitive Neuroimaging Center. Dr. Reinhart directs the Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory, focusing on understanding neural mechanisms of cognition in health and disease through electrophysiology, neuromodulation, and computational modeling. His research addresses aging, Alzheimer’s disease, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and schizophrenia, with a focus on developing nonpharmacological therapies. He received his PhD from Vanderbilt University and joined BU in 2016 without postdoctoral training. Education: PhD in Psychology from Vanderbilt University (2016). Research Interests: Dr. Reinhart investigates causal neural mechanisms of perception and cognition using electrophysiology, tES/TMS, and computational modeling. Key areas include aging-related cognitive decline, neuropsychiatric disorders, and developing precision neuromodulation protocols. His work bridges fundamental neuroscience with clinical applications, emphasizing translational research. Publications: His recent work includes breakthroughs in memory enhancement through neural synchronization (Science, 2022), personalized neuromodulation for OCD (Nature Medicine, 2021), and studies on Alzheimer’s disease (PLOS Biology, 2024). These contributions highlight his focus on translating basic science into clinical tools. Awards: 2022 Science & PINS Prize, 2023 IOCDF Innovator Award, 2024 Early Career Award Grants: Federal/private funding supporting clinical trials in Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia Labs: Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience Lab (directed by Reinhart), collaborating with BU’s interdisciplinary centers

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Emotion Regulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anne Katrine Pagsberg serves as a Clinical Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Her clinical and research work is focused in the specialized field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, with offices located at Nordre Ringvej 26-67 in Glostrup and Blegdamsvej 3 in Copenhagen N. Professor Pagsberg's research primarily centers on obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents, with particular emphasis on emotion regulation difficulties, parent-child interactions, and treatment approaches. Her work also extends to ADHD, non-suicidal self-injury, and the impact of parental mental health conditions on child development. She employs multi-informant and multi-method approaches in her clinical research, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to understand complex psychiatric presentations in young people. Analysis of her recent publication record (2025) reveals a strong focus on clinical interventions for youth mental health conditions, with significant attention to OCD treatment protocols, emotion regulation therapies, and novel approaches to addressing sleep disturbances in ADHD. Her research demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across psychiatry, neuroscience, and clinical psychology domains, with several studies utilizing advanced methodologies including neuroimaging and computational modeling. Professor Pagsberg maintains active clinical and research collaborations across Denmark and internationally, as evidenced by her extensive publication record of 124 research outputs, primarily consisting of journal articles (97), reviews (14), and various other scholarly contributions. Her work appears in high-impact journals including World Psychiatry, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, and Psychiatry Research, indicating significant recognition within the psychiatric research community.

Robin Kochelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Developmental Delays
• Genotype-Phenotype Relationships
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robin Kochel is an Associate Professor at the Baylor College of Medicine , Department of Pediatrics. She leads the Kochel Lab for Clinical Autism Research , focusing on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental regression, genotype-phenotype relationships, and vaccine hesitancy. Her work bridges clinical research and community engagement through collaborations with Texas Children's Hospital and SPARK for Autism. NIH Grants : R03HD080998 (Paternal Brain Responses to Infant Cues) and R03HD072102 (Carnitine Deficiency and ASD Regression) Dr. Kochel investigates parental perceptions of autism etiology, particularly vaccine-related concerns, and their impact on healthcare decisions. Her research spans genetic testing in ASD, teletherapy for anxiety management, and diversity in research recruitment . She also explores 16p11.2 chromosomal rearrangements and their links to language, cognition, and neuropsychiatric outcomes. Recent publications highlight her focus on CBT interventions for autistic youth, genetic subtypes , and cross-cultural vaccine hesitancy . Collaborators include institutions like the Simons VIP Consortium and We Rock the Spectrum . Dr. Kochel prioritizes translating findings into community resources for families and advocates for evidence-based recruitment in autism studies.