Previous Studies Tabs

OXYTOCIN, REWARD, & THE BRAIN

A hormone named ‘oxytocin’ has been shown to have positive effects on some social behaviors and is thought to shape the way we perceive social rewards. In this study, we want to understand how oxytocin can change the way social and non-social information is processed in the brain.

WOMEN’S HEALTH STUDY

The goal of this study is to examine how social and non-social rewards are processed over the course of the menstrual cycle, discover how sex hormone levels may impact reward processing, and explore whether regular alcohol consumption can influence this activity.

 OXYTOCIN & ALCOHOL USE DISORDER

A hormone named ‘oxytocin’ is currently being considered as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder. In this study, we want to understand how oxytocin can change the way social and non-social information is processed in the brain.

INSOMNIA & DEPRESSION

In this study, we are designing a smartphone app to help people who are receiving treatment for depression track their symptoms and daily activity to provide a more complete picture of a their overall behavioral health.