University of California-Berkeley · PsychologyCraving and Addiction Neuroimaging Lab
Hedy Kober · Berkeley, California
Research Focus
Dr. Hedy Kober's lab at UC Berkeley focuses on understanding the brain markers related to cravings and substance use disorders, which are crucial for developing better treatments. The lab uses advanced brain imaging techniques and machine learning to analyze how the brain responds to different substances, with the aim of creating reliable tests to predict cravings and relapses in individuals with substance use issues. By studying large groups of individuals from various backgrounds, the lab seeks to enhance the effectiveness of therapies for addiction.
substance use disordersneuromarkersdrug cravingmachine learningfMRIcognitive behavioral therapyrelapse predictionaddiction treatmentbrain connectivitypredictive modeling
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a neuromarker for predicting drug cravings based on brain activity.
AIM 02Validate the neuromarker across different drugs and populations for generalizability.
AIM 03Characterize the brain pathways involved in cravings and relapse.
AIM 04Predict treatment responses based on neuromarker assessments.
AIM 05Identify and analyze brain states linked to recovery and relapse.
Skills the Lab Values
fMRImachine learningdata analysisneuroimagingclinical trial designstatistical modelingPythoncognitive behavioral therapy techniquesmultivariate pattern analysisconnectome analysis
Output against the department
Publications163top 46% of dept.135th of 296
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Citations16ktop 15% of dept.43rd of 296
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