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The Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory is a collaborative effort based in the Department of Psychology at the University of Georgia. Under the direction of Drs. Brett Clementz and Jennifer McDowell, members of the laboratory are engaged in a variety of experimental and theoretical inquires within the realm of cognitive neuroscience. Research is conducted using sophisticated brain imaging technologies, such as high-density EEG, whole-head MEG, and fMRI. With these technologies at their disposal, CCNL researchers can address diverse research interests from multiple perspectives. Primary ongoing areas of research include studies of 1) basic sensory operations (visual and auditory processing) and motor performance (saccadic eye movements), 2) the differences in basic and higher level cognitive operations between normal and psychiatric groups, most notably those with schizophrenia, 3) brain plasticity associated with repeated practice, 4) brain changes that occur during aging, and 5) prospective memory. Personnel at the CCNL also collaborate with other UGA researchers in programs within and outside the Psychology Department on studies involving topics ranging from physical exercise, to judgment and decision making, and social rejection. The lab is involved in joint research with universities both in the United States and internationally, such as the University of California at San Diego and the University of Konstanz in Germany. Honors and Awards » Graduate students Cynthia Krafft (2010-2013) and David Schaffer (2011-2014) were awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. » Graduate students Lingxi Xi, Jordan Hamm, and Justin Knight were selected as Paul D. Coverdell Neuroimaging Program Franklin Foundation Scholars (2009-2013). » Graduate student Lauren Ethridge was accepted to Fifth Annual NIH National Graduate Student Research Festival. » Dr. Brett Clementz qualified for the 114th Boston marathon! » From Oct. 08 to Aug. 09, graduate student Benjamin Austin has won a series of rewards, in cluding ARCS Foundation Scholar (08/09), The Doctoral Dissertation Completion Award, The University of Georgia (05/09),Travel Grant Recipient, The Franklin Foundation Neuroimaging Program (05/09), The Graduate School Dean’s Award, The University of Georgia (02/09), The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, The University of Georgia (02/09), Travel Grant Recipient, The University of Georgia Graduate School (02/09) and Conference for Southern Graduate Schools 2009 Master’s Thesis Award (10/08), Congratulations, Ben! » Graduate student Cynthia Krafft received an Honorable Mention for a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in 2009. » Graduate student Jordan Hamm recently completed a 6-week paid summer training workshop on Diffusion Tensor Imaging at Carnegie Melon University and the University of Pittsburgh. |
