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The Center for Translational Neuroimaging recently obtained a Mediso nanoScan 7T PET/MRI scanner, the first of its kind in the United States.

Charles Hillman, director of the Institute for Cognitive and Brain Health, studies lifestyle behaviors on brain and cognition to maximize health and well-being, and to promote effective functioning.

Imelda Muller, behavioral neuroscience '13, brings expertise in bioastronautics as one of 10 candidates who will undergo training to become an astronaut for NASA’s next generation of flights to the moon and beyond.

Northeastern researchers looked at the link in children ages 8 to 11 in one of the first studies looking at these relationships in this population.

The NeuroPRISM lab, led by assistant psychology professor Stephanie Noble, makes tools that pave the way for reliable and reproducible neuroimaging of the brain.

Psychology professor Aaron Seitz says training people on how to use their peripheral vision can compensate for central vision problems.

Northeastern research from Assistant Professor Laurel Gabard-Durnam finds babies exposed to general anesthesia in very early infancy showed accelerated brain development.

When was the last time you sat down and tried to learn something? How did you approach it? Did you make flashcards for hard-to-remember terms and concepts, ask a friend to quiz you on the subject or simply jump into the deep end with a new project? New research from Northeastern University psychology professor Aaron Seitz suggests that […]

People often turn to therapy for answers about themselves, their lives or their relationships, but one psychologist says we need to get more comfortable with saying, “I don’t know” –– and that includes therapists too. Aaron B. Daniels, an associate teaching professor at Northeastern University with a decade plus of experience as a practicing therapist, […]

What inspired you to pursue your current field of study/research?  My inspiration for pursuing behavioral neuroscience is rooted in my fascination with how the brain influences every aspect of people’s lives and how this knowledge can be applied to improve human health.   My middle name, my grandmother’s maiden name, is a meaningful way to honor […]

What inspired you to pursue your current field of study/research?  My first co-op resulted in me pursuing my venture – Eden. Working as a front office administrator, I saw pain points on administrative workflows that affected physicians, admins, and patients alike. This resulted in me exploring current solutions in the space and after realizing that […]

Jonathan Peelle, associate professor of psychology, worked with other researchers on a study that shows that people’s ability to detect background sounds varies from person to person, and is influenced by the noise that came before the sounds.