Department of Psychiatry Laboratories

Laboratory for Darwinian Neuroscience

 The Laboratory for Darwinian Neuroscience investigates the neural and genetic bases of individual variation in human social cognition and behavior, with a specific focus on cooperative social behavior. These studies involve the use of fMRI and pharmacologic manipulations. A secondary goal of the lab is to understand the neural substrates that support the unique features of the human mind through comparative neuroimaging, in which the human brain is compared with the non-human primate brains using a variety of imaging techniques including MRI, fMRI, PET and DTI.

 http://www.anthropology.emory.edu/FACULTY/Rilling/ANTJR/labhome.html

Emory Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit

We are a research group funded by the National Institute of Health, Veterans Administration, and private donations, foundations, and industry. We perform research on the brain and neurobiological correlates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, anxiety disorders and dissociation. Our mission is to understand how stress affects the brain and leads to mental disorders, and ways to translate this knowledge into new treatments.

http://userwww.service.emory.edu/%7Ejdbremn/

The Molecular Neuroiology of Fear lab

The Ressler lab at Yerkes National Primate Research Center is focused on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of fear learning and the process of extinction of fear in mouse models. The primary objective of the work in the Ressler lab is to utilize the power of molecular genetics to understand the molecular biology, the neural circuitry, and the behavioral biology of fear and extinction of fear in mouse models.

http://userwww.service.emory.edu/%7Ekressle/

Mayberg Laboratory

Research Focus

My research examines neural systems mediating mood and emotions in health and disease with a primary emphasis on major depression and its recovery.  Functional neuroimaging (PET, fMRI, DTI) serve as the core methodologies, although all projects are multi-disciplinary (clinical trials, neurophysiology, personality structure, genetics, cognitive neuroscience, functional neurosurgery). Defining brain mechanisms underlying major depression and mediating its treatment are the primary goals, with an emphasis on development of algorithms that will discriminate patient subgroups, optimize treatment selection, and provide markers of disease and relapse vulnerability.  These studies further provide foundation for refinement and continued testing of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for treatment resistant depression.   

Study Information

Go to http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00367003
Email: dbs@emory.edu
Phone: 404-727-9228 and 404-712-1580

Other Deep Brain Stimulation Studies

Broaden Study
Unipolar Depression
Phone: 866-787-4332

Dartmouth DBS Study
Phone: 603-650-4914
Email: mood@dartmouth.edu

Other Depression Studies

Mood and Anxiety Disorders (MAP)

Phone: 404-778-6663
Website: Link

Lab videos

People

Vicki Carroll
Administrative Manager
Phone: 404-727-8690
Email: DBS@emory.edu

Justin Rajendra
Data Analyst
Phone:  404-727-2992
Email: jrajend@emory.edu

Sinéad Quinn
Supervisor, Research Project Coordinator
Phone: 404-727-9228
Email: scquinn@emory.edu

Kelsey Hagan
Research Specialist
Phone: 404-712-1580
Email: kehagan@emory.edu

Callie McGrath
Neuroscience Graduate Student
Phone 404-727-5602
Email:clmcgra@emory.edu

Ki Sueng Choi
Graduate Student
Phone: 404-727-5528
Email: Ks3895@gmail.com

Hyo Byun
Undergraduate Student
Email: hbyun6@emory.edu

Marlee Madora
Undergraduate Student
Email: mmadora@emory.edu

Brent Morel
Undergraduate Student
Email: bmorel@emory.edu

Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology

The primary goal of the Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology is to understand the molecular basis of complex psychiatric diseases including depression, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia with a particular focus on neuropeptides. To address these issues, we use a variety of behavioral, pharmacological and molecular techniques.

http://www.neuropsychopharmlab.net/

Laboratory of Personality and Psychopathology

The Laboratory of Personality and Psychopathology at Emory University is devoted to exploring links between personality, psychological disorders, and treatment.

http://www.psychsystems.net/

Laboratory of Psychiatric Genetics and Epigenetics

The Laboratory of Psychiatric Genetics and Epigenetics is focused on understanding the molecular basis of heritable behavioral and clinical traits related to psychopathology. We utilize a number of complementary approaches, including genome-wide methods, to explore the potential genetic and epigenetic contributions to childhood and adult psychiatric problems.

http://behavioralgenetics.net/

Laboratory of Social Neurobiology

The Laboratory of Social Neurobiology investigates the molecular and neuroendocrine mechanisms by which neuropeptides and neuropeptide receptors regulate social behaviors. We use a range of techniques ranging from transgenics, viral vector gene transfer, and promoter analysis to examine the mechanisms underlying social behaviors such as affiliation, pair bonding and social recognition in rodents. Insights gained from the study of the neural mechanisms regulating social behavior will be useful in guiding novel treatment strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

http://research.yerkes.emory.edu/Young/