Psychology

Neuroscientist and psychologist whose work focuses on the neural mechanisms of emotional memory. She is renowned for her research on how memories are recalled and altered, which has vast implications for treating trauma and PTSD.
Institution: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Biography: My line of research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying emotional control. Because the environment we live in is constantly changing, our learned emotional responses need to be continuously updated to appropriately reflect current circumstances. Understanding the neural mechanisms that make such emotional flexibility may shed light on the impairments leading to anxiety disorders and may also promote new forms of treatment.

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