Research interest / current research work
I’m interested in using novel technologies to probe the neural circuits underlying psychiatric illnesses. Most recently, using in vivo calcium imaging and optogenetics to dissect the contributions of subpopulations of striatal neurons in generating compulsive behaviors and in a mouse model with relevance to OCD.
Undergrad institution
University of Pittsburgh
Field of clinical interest
Psychiatry
Research interest / current research work
I expand the genetic code so we can control how proteins work using light and using designer small molecule triggers. I also apply similar tools to nucleic acids.
Field of clinical interest
Ophthalmology
Undergrad institution
Franklin & Marshall College
Research interest / current research work
Using bioinformatics and multiplexed imaging to develop novel methods for characterizing human disease and harnessing clinically actionable data.
Field of clinical interest
Interventional Radiology Oncology
Undergrad institution
University of Virginia (BS), Harvard University (MBI)
Research interest / current research work
Very briefly, I am interested in the basis for cognitive dysfunction in neuropsychiatric diseases, particularly in psychosis spectrum disorders like schizophrenia.
Field of clinical interest
Psychiatry
Undergrad institution
Macalester College
Research interest / current research work
I study descending mechanisms of pain signaling in the brainstem and spinal cord working to characterize pelvic afferents transmitting affective/pleasurable touch signals.
Field of clinical interest
Anesthesiology, pelvic pain, reproductive health
Undergrad institution
University of Pennsylvania (Chemistry)
Research interest / current research work
I study functional brain changes across perinatal development and clinical management of pediatric spinal trauma.
Field of clinical interest
Neurosurgery
Undergrad institution
Wayne State University
