B.A., Biological Basis of Behavior, University of Pennsylvania.
Research Interests:ÌýMy research focuses on better understanding the etiology and course of alcohol use disorders by combining neuroimaging methods with genetic analyses. On the genetics side, I am particularly interested in DNA methylation in response to long term alcohol use, including the implication of cardiovascular exercise as a protective or reparative factor. I am also interested in the neurobiological correlates of cue-induced craving and response inhibition, and have been involved in the development of several novel fmri tasks designed to examine the relationship between these two important constructs.
Responsibilities:ÌýMy responsibilities in the CUChange lab include running participants through the alcohol and neuroimaging study, working with undergraduate Research Assistants, and assisting with fMRI task programming.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Me:ÌýI love the outdoors. When I'm not at work, I am hunting, fishing, snowboarding, skating, or running my dogs at the park. I also sing Britney Spears in the shower.