EUEmory University · Psychology
Anxiety and Behavior Lab
Vanessa Brown · Atlanta, Georgia
Research Focus
Dr. Vanessa Brown's lab at Emory University focuses on understanding anxiety and its associated avoidance behaviors. The research combines neural and behavioral data to create and validate a computational model that helps predict and potentially modify how individuals with anxiety behave in real-world situations. This interdisciplinary approach aims to develop new strategies for treating anxiety disorders.
anxietyavoidance behaviorcomputational modelingneural signaturestranslational researchbehavioral assaysmental healthneurophysiologyfunctional MRI
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate neural signatures associated with avoidance behavior in anxiety.
AIM 02Develop a computational model to predict avoidance behaviors.
AIM 03Examine the correlation between model predictions and real-world behavior.
AIM 04Validate the model using interdisciplinary methods across species.
AIM 05Explore new treatment strategies for anxiety disorders.
Skills the Lab Values
computational modelingfunctional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)behavioral assaysneural data analysisdata visualizationstatistical programming in R or Pythonexperimental designanimal modelshuman behavior assessment
Output against the department
Publications57bottom 11% of dept.264th of 296
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Citations1.9kbottom 17% of dept.247th of 296
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