The assistant professor was selected for her groundbreaking work on the neural basis of behavior and cognition.
Psychological and Brain Sciences
About
Psychological science is traditionally defined as the study of behavior, and neuroscience as the study of the nervous system. As a Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, we are focused on understanding mind and behavior in terms of underlying psychological processes that have their genesis in neural activity in the brain.
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2/17/2026
A Dartmouth study finds the amygdala helps the brain think strategically about the choices presented amid uncertainty.
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1/23/2026
The Atkinson Prize in Psychological and Cognitive Sciences recognizes his pioneering research on the mind-body connection and innovative neuroimaging approaches.
Recent Publications
Hippocampus 2025; 35:e23670.
Nature Communications, 16, 9755 (2025)
Current Biology, 35(1), 121-130.
PAIN 166(1):p 87-98, January 2025