The ultimate goal of our research is to gain a deeper understanding of how the neural correlates of cognitive decline in aging, with the long-term aim of developing strategies to mitigate cognitive deterioration in older age. We employ advanced, state-of-the-art methods, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to map the structural and functional properties of the aging brain.

I am interested in providing students a space where they feel comfortable learning to think critically about psychological concepts and claims.

My research focuses on understanding the causes of and developing treatments for addiction.

My research investigates how neural circuits support flexible behavior through generalization which is a process of using past experiences to make inferences about new objects or situations.

My professional interests are in the clinical training and supervision of graduate students in professional psychology. I am a licensed psychologist with clinical expertise in adult psychopathology, the delivery of evidence-based treatment in individual and group contexts, psychological assessment, and training and supervision.

My research focuses on the neurocognitive and neurobiological basis of reading and executive function. My expertise is in structural neuroimaging and neuromodulation techniques. 

My teaching and training is for behavior analytic masters level clinicians. My current focus is on the assessment and treatment of pediatric developmental and behavioral disorders. 

Dr. Dougherty's research interests focuses on how specific aspects of social media usage affect eating disorder risk with the goal of informing how social media can be used in a healthy manner. Dr. Dougherty will be teaching Eating Disorders and Abnormal Psychology courses this academic year.

Dr. Menon specializes in developing innovative MRI acquisition and analysis methods for studying the human brain. His interests include leveraging expertise in multimodal imaging techniques for neuro-imaging projects, investigating myofascial dysfunction, and developing MR Elastography techniques for body imaging applications.

Dr. Maranges’s research interests focus on understanding what facilitates personal well-being, cooperation, and morality. In particular, she studies the nature and implications of self-control, early developmental ecologies, and bias for individual and group flourishing.