University of Colorado Boulder · PsychologyEmotional Regulation and Brain Development Lab
Marie T Banich · Boulder, Colorado
Research Focus
Dr. Marie T. Banich's lab focuses on understanding how emotional thoughts can be removed from working memory and how various factors influence this process. They conduct research using brain imaging and machine learning techniques to explore the neural mechanisms involved in thought suppression, particularly in the context of psychiatric disorders. The lab also studies the effects of adolescent substance use and environmental factors on brain development and mental health outcomes.
neuroimagingworking memoryemotional regulationsubstance usemental healthmachine learningbrain developmentadolescencecognitive assessment
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how emotional valence affects the removal of thoughts from working memory.
AIM 02Examine individual differences in the ability to control thoughts and the role of mental health in these processes.
AIM 03Assess the effectiveness of real-time feedback during neuroimaging in training thought suppression techniques.
Skills the Lab Values
neuroimaging techniquesmachine learning analysisdata collection and managementstatistical analysis in psychologycognitive behavioral assessmentslongitudinal study methodologiesbioassay techniquesmobile health monitoringpsychological testing
Output against the department
Publications330top 12% of dept.37th of 296
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Citations30ktop 8% of dept.23rd of 296
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