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Moria Joy Smoski

Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology
Box 102505 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
2400 Pratt St, North Pavilion Room 6045, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


My research interests are focused on emotion regulation and reward processes in psychopathology, primarily in major depressive disorder.  I am interested in the translation of knowledge gleaned from cognitive neuroscience methods including functional neuroimaging to better understand and improve psychosocial interventions, including cognitive behavioral and mindfulness interventions.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2021 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Associate Research Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience · 2019 - Present Psychology & Neuroscience, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Affiliate of the Center for Brain Imaging and Analysis · 2012 - Present Duke-UNC Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, Institutes and Centers

Education, Training & Certifications


Vanderbilt University · 2004 Ph.D.
Vanderbilt University · 1999 M.A.
Yale University · 1995 B.A.