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Dr. Spielberg has moved to the University of Delaware: \u00a0http:\/\/sites.udel.edu\/jmsp\/<\/a><\/h1>\n

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Motivation & Executive Function<\/h1>\n

in Trauma & Anxiety lab<\/h1>\n

PI: Jeffrey M. Spielberg<\/a>, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

The METAlab investigates neural networks involved in trauma and anxiety, with a particular focus on circuitry involved in two sets of processes central to pursuing goals – motivation and executive function. The lab’s primary methodologies are resting and task fMRI, with graph theory being a common network analysis method (see the Tools<\/a> tab for details about lab software).<\/p>\n

Ongoing research projects include (see the Research<\/a> tab for more details):<\/h4>\n

Parsing heterogeneity in the brain networks involved in PTSD<\/em><\/p>\n

Influence of endocrine factors (e.g., testosterone) on brain networks<\/em><\/p>\n

Genetic basis of individual differences in brain networks that predispose toward\/exacerbate pathology<\/em><\/p>\n

I<\/em>nteractive impact of PTSD and traumatic brain injury on brain networks<\/em><\/p>\n

Parsing aspects of risk preference (e.g., loss aversion) & their contribution to anxiety<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Students interested in joining the lab should contact metalab.bu@gmail.com<\/a>. We have no currently open postdoc slots, but opportunities may be available and interested individuals should contact the lab.<\/p>\n

We are affiliated with the Neuroimaging Research for Veterans (NeRVe) Center<\/a>, VA Boston Healthcare System, Jamaica Plain Campus<\/p>\n

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