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
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2021 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Associate Research Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
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2019 - Present
Psychology & Neuroscience,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Affiliate of the Center for Brain Imaging and Analysis
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2012 - Present
Duke-UNC Brain Imaging and Analysis Center,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Characterization of neural networks involved in transdiagnostic emotion dysregulation from a pilot randomized controlled trial of a neurostimulation-enhanced behavioral intervention.
Journal Article Psychiatry Res Neuroimaging · December 2024 BACKGROUND: Emotional dysregulation is a serious and impairing mental health problem. We examined functional activity and connectivity of neural networks involved in emotional dysregulation at baseline and following a pilot neurostimulation-enhanced cognit ... Full text Link to item CiteEvaluating state-based network dynamics in anhedonia
Journal Article NeuroImage: Reports · December 1, 2024 Anhedonia is a transdiagnostic clinical syndrome associated with significant clinical impairment. In spite of this, a clear network-level characterization of anhedonia does not yet exist. The present study addressed this gap in the literature by taking a g ... Full text CiteA parallel-arm, randomized trial of Behavioral Activation Therapy for anhedonia versus mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for adults with anhedonia.
Journal Article Behav Res Ther · November 2024 BACKGROUND: Anhedonia, deficits in motivation and pleasure, is a transdiagnostic symptom of psychopathology and negative prognostic marker. METHODS: In this randomized, parallel-arm clinical trial, a novel intervention, Behavioral Activation Treatment for ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Duke/UNC ADAR Program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029Duke University Psychiatry Physician-Scientist Residency Training Program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029Reexamining the Role of Mind-Wandering in Mindfulness-Based Interventions
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Mind & Life Institute · 2022 - 2025View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Vanderbilt University ·
2004
Ph.D.
Vanderbilt University ·
1999
M.A.
Yale University ·
1995
B.A.