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James Lah. Neurology.
Phone: 404-727-3727
Email: jlah@emory.edu
Institution: Emory
Location: On Campus (Emory main campus)
Availability: Spring,Summer,Fall
Lab Positions: 0
Project Description: Mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease
Student Requirements:
Techniques used in this lab:
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Laura Namy. Psychology.
Phone: 7-6878
Email: Lnamy@emory.edu
Institution: Emory
Location: On Campus (Emory main campus)
Availability: Spring,Summer,Fall
Lab Positions: 1
Project Description: Categorization and word learning in young children
Student Requirements: psych methods course and experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers, willingness to train in the lab during semester prior or continue in lab in semester following required
Accepts 2nd year students? Y
Techniques used in this lab: experimental and observational studies with young children
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Krish Sathian. Neurology.
Phone: 7-3818
Email: krish.sathian@emory.edu
Institution: Emory
Location: On Campus (Emory main campus)
Availability: Spring,Summer,Fall
Lab Positions: 1
Project Description: In my laboratory, we are interested in studying cognitive neuroscience, with special reference to perception. Our approach is a combination of psychophysics, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and, in some instances, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). We are particularly interested in the cross-modal role of visual cortex in touch. A typical student project would be to develop and test a task, and then carry out a brain scanning study addressing a specific issue. The student would work in conjunction with other personnel in the lab, and the student project would be a part of a larger, ongoing project. Depending on the student's availability and interest, there may be opportunities to continue a summer project over the academic year. Students will be involved in making presentations of the work and in publications.
Additional Project Information: Cognitive neuroscience is a field at the intersection of neuroscience and pyschology, and our research has potential applicability to neurologic rehabilitation. We are open to other projects that take advantage of our expertise to address issues that may not currently be the focus of our investigation, and to collaboration with other experts as may be necessary to mentor a given student project.
Student Requirements: Background in psychology or neuroscience is required. Our ideal student candidate is one who expresses interest during the early years of college (e.g. rising sophomore) and is interested in maintaining research activity over the subsequent years of college, but we are willing to consider other interested candidates.
Accepts 1st year students? Y
Accepts 2nd year students? Y
Suggested Reading (References):
(1) A. Zangaladze, C.M. Epstein, S.T. Grafton & K. Sathian. Involvement of visual cortex in tactile discrimination of orientation. Nature, 401: 587-590, 1999.
(2) AA.C. Grant, M. C.Thiagarajah & K. Sathian. Tactile perception in blind Braille readers: A psychophysical study of acuity and hyperacuity using gratings and dot patterns. Perception & Psychophysics, 62: 301-312, 2000.
(3) S.C. Prather, J.R. Votaw & K. Sathian. Task-specific recruitment of dorsal and ventral visual areas during tactile perception. Neuropsychologia, 42: 1079-1087, 2004.
(4) M. Zhang, V.D. Weisser, R. Stilla, S. C. Prather & K. Sathian. Multisensory cortical processing of object shape and its relation to mental imagery. Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience, 4: 251-259, 2004.
(5) S. Peltier, R. Stilla, E. Mariola, S. LaConte, X. Hu & K. Sathian. Activity and effective connectivity of parietal and occipital cortical regions during haptic shape perception. Neuropsychologia, 45: 476-483, 2007.
Techniques used in this lab: Screening of human subjects.
Psychophysical (behavioral) testing.
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI brain scanning).
Statistical analysis.
Additional Comments: go to http://neurology.emory.edu/
->Faculty, scroll down to my name and click
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David Edwards. Psychology.
Phone: (404) 727-4128
Email: edwards@emory.edu
Institution: Emory University
Location: On Campus (Emory main campus)
Availability: Spring,Summer,Fall
Lab Positions: 2
Project Description: Studies having to do with the endocrine correlates of athletic competition, performance, and ability.
Student Requirements: At least one course in psychology and/or biology is desirable.
Accepts 1st year students? Y
Accepts 2nd year students? Y
Suggested Reading (References):
(1) Edwards DA, Wetzel K, Wyner DR. (2006). Intercollegiate soccer: Saliva cortisol and testosterone are elevated during competition, and testosterone is related to status and social connectedness with teammates. Physiology and Behavior 87: 135-143.
Techniques used in this lab:
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Hillary Rodman. Psychology.
Phone: 404-727-2391
Email: hrrodma@emory.edu
Institution: Emory University
Location: On Campus (Emory main campus)
Availability: Spring,Summer,Fall
Lab Positions: 1
Project Description: Study differences in brain organization in different kinds of animals. Help figure out whether the brains of animals like squirrels and hamsters are really similar or different to those of primates (monkeys and humans). Emphasis is on the parts of the brain that allow us to recognize things and that use light in the environment to control the sleep-wake cycle.
Additional Project Information: * Study reorganization of the visual system after early brain injury (anatomical studies in monkeys).
* Study individual differences in responsiveness to the environment at different times of day (behavioral work with rodents or survey research with humans).
* Study sex differences in parts of the brain that subserve vision, and relate to possible differences in the ways that males and females see.
Student Requirements:
Accepts 1st year students? Y
Accepts 2nd year students? Y
Suggested Reading (References):
(1) Rodman, H.R., Hodson, E., and Dieguez, D., Jr. Compartmentalization and chemical specificity in the geniculo-cortical system of a highly visual rodent. Submitted for publication.
(2) Major, D.E., Rodman, H.R., Libedinsky, C., and Karten, H.J. (2003) Pattern of retinal projections in the California ground squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi): anterograde tracing study using cholera toxin. Journal of Comparative Neurology 463: 317-340.
(3) Rodman, H.R., Sorenson, K.M., Shim, A.J., and Hexter, D.P. (2001) Calbindin immunoreactivity in the geniculo-extrastriate system of the macaque: implications for heterogeneity in the koniocellular pathway and recovery from cortical damage. Journal of Comparative Neurology 431: 168-181.
(4) Moore, T.M., Rodman, H.R., Repp, A.B., and Gross, C.G. (2001) Direction of motion discrimination after early lesions of striate cortex (V1) of the macaque monkey. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 98: 325-330.
(5) Sorenson, K.M., Moscato, M., Hope, K., and Rodman, H.R. (2001) Visual cortical inputs to area MT in infant monkeys. Neurosci. Abs. 27, Program No. 620.5.
Techniques used in this lab: Methods for most projects in our lab include analysis and preparation of brain tissue from normal animals and/or subjects with damage of the visual system. Immunohistochemistry, photomicroscopy, handling and observation of rodents, and/or psychological testing of humans, depending on selection of project(s) and student interest.
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Katherine Boss-Williams. Psychiatry.
Phone: 404 712-9771
Email: kwilli4@emory.edu
Institution: Emory
Location: Off-campus (but accessible via shuttle, e.g., Grady or VA Hospitals)
Availability: Spring,Summer,Fall
Lab Positions: 0
Project Description: A student will may perform but is not limited to, stereotaxic surgery, perfusion, immunohistochemistry, histology, drug administration and implantation of minipumps. Also, may conduct behavioral and/or pharmacological experiments using small rodents as subjects. These may include, but are not limited to, testing rats on the Morris Water Maze, the Elevated Plus Maze, monitoring ambulation via a computer-assisted program. The operation of electrical equipment, PCs experimental apparatus, animal handling, testing of subjects, recording of results, and graphing and analyzing data.
Student Requirements: Extremely well organized is a must
Accepts 1st year students? Y
Accepts 2nd year students? Y
Techniques used in this lab: stereotaxic surgery, perfusion, immunohistochemistry, histology, drug administration and implantation of minipumps, testing rats on the Morris Water Maze, the Elevated Plus Maze, monitoring ambulation via a computer-assisted program, animal handling, recording of results, graphing and analyzing data.
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Michael Morrier. Psychiatry/Autism Center.
Phone: (404) 727-8350
Email: michael.j.morrier@emory.edu
Institution: Emory
Location: Other
Availability: Summer
Lab Positions: 4
Project Description: Study social development in children with autism and typically developing children enrolled in an inclusive preschool program. Children are aged 15 months - 5 years. Data scoring of naturalistic social behaviors via videotapes will be emphasized.
Student Requirements: An interest in learning about social behaviors in young children, as well as an interest in learning about typical and atypical populations.
Accepts 1st year students? Y
Accepts 2nd year students? Y
Suggested Reading (References):
(1) McGee, G. G., Morrier, M. J., & Daly, T. (1999). An incidental teaching approach to early intervention for toddlers with autism. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 24, 133-146.
(2) McGee, G. G., Feldman, R. S., & Morrier, M. J. (1997). Benchmarks for social treatment for children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 27, 353-364.
(3) McGee, G. G., Almeida, M. C., Sulzer-Azaroff, B., & Feldman, R. S. (1992). Promoting reciprocal social interactions via peer incidental teaching. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 117-126.
Techniques used in this lab: STudents will learn to to collect data vis videotaped recordings within a natural environment. Students will also learn how to conduct assessments of chidlren's sensory preferences in order to determine reinforcer qualities. Students will gain skills in coding social behaviors from videotapes.
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Frans de Waal. Yerkes Primate Center.
Phone: 7-7898
Email: dewaal@emory.edu
Institution: Emory
Location: Other
Availability: Summer
Lab Positions: 2
Project Description: Projects on social behavior and social cognition of primates. Capuchin monkeys near Emory campus, Yerkes Main Ctr.
Student Requirements: anthro, psych, biol
Accepts 2nd year students? Y
Suggested Reading (References):
(1) See www.emory.edu/LIVING_LINKS
for lots of references to our work.
Techniques used in this lab:
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Patricia Brennan. Psychology.
Phone: 404 727-7458
Email: pbren01@emory.edu
Institution: Emory
Location: On Campus (Emory main campus)
Availability: Summer
Lab Positions: 2
Project Description: In our laboratory we study the relationship between emotion and behavior. We have studies of stress reactivity in infants of depressed mothers, as well as studies of personality characteristics of undergraduates as related to physiological functioning. Topics change in response to graduate student interests, so the particular study that is available may vary.
Student Requirements: Some familiarity with SPSS, and a high degree of reliability and motivation.
Accepts 1st year students? Y
Accepts 2nd year students? Y
Techniques used in this lab: Data collection, coding, psychophysiological measurement.
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Sherryl Goodman. Psychology.
Phone: 404 727 4134
Email: psysg@emory.edu
Institution: Emory
Location: On Campus (Emory main campus)
Availability: Summer
Lab Positions: 2
Project Description: The lab includes several studies related to risk for the development of psychopathology in children of depressed mothers, including studies of pregnant women at risk for perinatal depression, prevention of perinatal depression, infants of depressed mothers, vulnerabilities for the development of depression in children beyond infancy, etc.
Student Requirements: stats, Lab methods and child development or infancy courses are desirable. experience with infants and young children is needed.
Suggested Reading (References):
(1) Goodman, S.H. & Tully, E. (2008). Children of depressed mothers: Implications for the etiology, treatment, and prevention of depression in children and adolescents. In J.R.Z. Abela & B.L. Hankin (Eds.), Handbook of Child and Adolescent Depression. Guilford Press
(2) Goodman, S.H., Broth, M.R., Hall, C.M., & Stowe, Z.N. (2008). Treatment of postpartum depression in mothers: Secondary benefits to the infants. Infant Mental Health Journal: Special Issue on Perinatal Mood Disorders and Mother-Infant Relationships, Roseanne Clark, editor, 29 (5), 492-513.
(3) Goodman, S.H. & Brand, S. (in press). Maternal depression and infant mental health. In C. Zeanah (Ed.), Handbook of Infant Mental Health, Third Edition. Guilford.
(4) Goodman, S.H. & Brand, S.R. (2009). Early experiences and depression. In I.H. Gotlib and C.L. Hammen (Eds.), Handbook of Depression and Its Treatment, 2nd edition (pp. 249-274). Guilford.
(5) Goodman, S.H. & Tully, E. (in press). Recurrence of Depression during Pregnancy:
Psychosocial and Personal Functioning Correlates. Depression & Anxiety.
Techniques used in this lab: We collect data on psychopathology, psychosocial functioning, heart rate variability, EEG, cortisol (stress reactivity), and others. We use interviews, questionnaires, lab based methods, and experimental procedures.
Additional Comments: thanks for all you do
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Gretchen Neigh. Psychiatry & Behav Sci.
Phone: 404-727-9022
Email: gmccand@emory.edu
Institution: Emory
Location: On Campus (Emory main campus)
Availability: Spring,Summer,Fall
Lab Positions: 1
Project Description: Approximately 20% of the geriatric population manifests a neurobehavioral syndrome that is believed to be of vascular origin and consists of mild cognitive impairment, depression and anxiety. One possible cause for this syndrome is multiple minute strokes throughout the brain. Because of the inherent limitations of human research, my lab is using a rat model to determine if experimentally-induced multiple minute ischemic lesions produce behavioral changes similar to those documented in the geriatric human population. Data to date have demonstrated that induction of these lesions produces anxiety-like and depressive-like behaviors in young adult rats. The available project involves comparing behavioral outcomes between young adult and aged adult rats. In addition, the student would begin to analyze the differences in brain damage that occur from these lesions in a young versus an aged rat.
Student Requirements: The student should be familiar with working in a laboratory and have experience working with animals.
Accepts 1st year students? Y
Accepts 2nd year students? Y
Suggested Reading (References):
(1) Neigh, G.N., Kofler, J., Meyers, J.L., Traystman, R.J., Bergdall, V., La Perle, K., DeVries, A.C.
(2004) Cardiac arrest/cardiopulmonary resuscitation increases anxiety-like behavior and
decreases social interaction. Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism 24:372-382.
Neigh, G.N., Kofler, J., Meyers, J.L., Traystman, R.J., Bergdall, V., La Perle, K., DeVries, A.C.
(2004) Cardiac arrest/cardiopulmonary resuscitation increases anxiety-like behavior and
decreases social interaction. Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism 24:372-382.
(2) Neigh, G.N., Glasper, E., Kofler, J., Traystman, R.J., Mervis, R., Bachstatter, A.,
DeVries, A.C. (2004) Cardiac arrest/cardiopulmonary resuscitation selectively
alters formation of spatial memory and abates dendritic spines of CA1 pyramidal cells.
European Journal of Neuroscience 20:1865-1872.
(3) Neigh, G.N., Glasper, E.R., Zhang, N., Plotsky, P.M., Nemeroff, C.B., DeVries, A.C. (In prep)
Cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation increases CRF R1 receptor binding and alter
HPA axis responsivity.
Techniques used in this lab: behavioral testing - elevated plus maze, anhedonia, open field
histology - tissue preparation, cutting, staining
stereology - systematic assessment of tissue damage
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Gregg Orloff. none.
Phone: 404-727-0308
Email: gorloff@emory.edu
Institution: Emory
Location: Off-campus (but accessible via shuttle, e.g., Grady or VA Hospitals)
Availability: Spring,Summer,Fall
Lab Positions: 2
Project Description: CancerQuest (http://www.cancerquest.org) is an award-winning cancer education project designed to educate and empower cancer patients, caregivers, students and the general public.
We produce content, videos, animations, games, posters and other educational tools.
Students, depending on their interest and skills, could be involved in all aspects of the program including researching, science writing, video creating and editing, graphics, programming, etc.
Student Requirements: Some Biology background and an interest in education/outreach. Computer skills are not necessary but the student must have the desire to learn new programs.
Accepts 1st year students? Y
Accepts 2nd year students? Y
Suggested Reading (References):
(1) Breast Cancer: A Patient's Journey (DVD)
(2) COMPASS: Breast Cancer Edition (DVD)
(3) Gastrostomy Tubes (DVD)
Techniques used in this lab: Science writing, video editing, Flash, HTML (some), Web programming (if interested).
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