Juliann P
- Research Program Mentor
PhD Doctor of Philosophy
Expertise
Statistics, cognitive psychology, social psychology, neuroscience, cognitive behavioral therapies, psychotherapeutic interventions, racial disparities, substance use, trauma and PTSD
Project ideas
Foundations of Structural MRI Physics
In this project, you will learn about the physics of structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). You will explore the physics of the MRI machine and how those signals interact with the body to produce a structural MRI. You may choose to focus on anatomical images or diffusion-weighted images, or you may explore both topics. You will then produce an a scientific review paper or infographic depicting the process, depending on your preference. Prerequisites Basic understanding of physics and biology.
Foundations of Functional MRI Physics
In this project, you will learn about the physics of functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). You will explore the physics of the MRI machine and how those signals interact with the body to produce a functional MRI. You will then produce an a scientific review paper or infographic depicting the process, depending on your preference. Prerequisites Basic understanding of physics and biology.
Psychiatric Applications of Neuromodulatory Interventions
In this project, you will learn the mechanism of action for a specific neuromodulatory intervention (e.g., electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, etc). You will then review the current literature regarding the application of the intervention and discuss potential future directions. The project will culminate in writing a scientific review paper on your chosen neuromodulatory intervention. Prerequisites - Basic understanding of biology - Strong interest in the topic - A few hours of work outside of each session Additional Information You will need access to scientific journal databases, which can often be accessed through your local library.