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Lab Members

Principal Investigator

Paul Geha
Research Interest: Understanding the neural mechanisms that transform nociceptive input to painful perceptions in humans and how these mechanisms change in chronic pain

Faculty

Martin Cole
Martin Cole, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor
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Research Interest:

Developing statistical and computational methods to study MRI data, including multiple comparison corrections, registration, and continuous connectivity analysis.

Postdoctoral Scholars

Chafic Abboud
Chafic Abboud, M.D.
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Interest:

Understanding the underlying brain physiology of various mental health conditions and exploring ways to predict their occurrence in late adulthood to contribute to advancements in mental health care and prevention strategies.

Mohammad Jammoul
Mohammad Jammoul, M.D.
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Interest:

Brain mapping and neuro-modulation.

Research Staff

Olivia Caraccio
Olivia Caraccio, B.S., B.A.
Human Subject Research Specialist II
Research Interest:

Exploring potential predictors of the chronification of low back pain to improve early prevention techniques; understanding the brain biomarkers of temporomandibular joint disorder using fMRI.

Judith Naddour
Judith Naddour, M.Sc.
Snr. Human Subject Research Specialist
Research Interest:

Language features as a potential diagnostic tool for chronic pain and depression.

Xingjian Yao
Xingjian Yao, M.D., M.Sc.
Human Subject Research Specialist I
Research Interest:

Exploring the brain mechanisms underlying various chronic pain conditions, as well as examining how different clinical practices may contribute to pain relief.

Graduate Students

Catalina Guzman
Research Interest:

The neural mechanisms underlying chronic pain, with a particular interest in how early life trauma impacts brain structure, function, and reward processing.

Tianna Torrice
Research Interest:

The effects of psychedelic medicine on chronic pain and treatment resistant depression by comparing symptomatic relief and brain changes reflected on fMRI.