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Specialized Brain Networks


We study how specialized brain networks support cognitive processes, such as language and visuospatial attention.
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Brain Disorders


We investigate how the organization of the brain is disrupted as a result of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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Change in Brain Structure


We develop methods for measuring subtle changes in brain structure over time due to development skill acquisition, and brain disorders.
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Current Projects

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Autism Hemispheric Specialization

We estimate hemispheric specialization in autism using an individual-level approach, exploring the relationship between hemispheric specialization and verbal ability.
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Brain Plasticity

We explore the plasticity of the brain as it relates to discontinued and re-continued physical use of the limbs in populations of different ages.
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Lesion Network Mapping

We identify the underlying neural circuits of varying behavioral phenotypes resulting from brain injury. 
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Scrupulosity

We study different brain networks involved in scrupulosity, an obsessive compulsive disorder.
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Young Adult Health and Mental Health

We investigate the mental wellbeing of neurodiverse young adults, including those with autism and social anxiety, by exploring factors like sleep, mood, phone usage, spirituality, and suicidal thoughts.
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Spiritual Perceptions

We are interested in understanding the neural correlates and networks that support various religious, spiritual, and mystical experiences.
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Conference Abstracts and Conference Posters

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Social Connection as a Protective Factor against Suicidality for individuals with ASD and Social Anxiety

2023
UCUR
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Physical Activity is Associated with Suicidal Thoughts in Autistic and Socially Anxious Individuals

2023
Mary Lou Fulton
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Estimating Hemispheric Specialization in Neurotypical Adults: A Replication of Wang et al. (2014)

2023
Mary Lou Fulton
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Does talking about suicidality help reduce suicide among a sample with ASD and Social Anxiety?

February 13, 2024 09:15 PM
2024
UCUR and NCUR
4 Min Read
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Fun Times in the Lab

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