ABOUT TRACE LAB
Why do people respond differently to trauma?
We examine cognitive, behavioral, and neurobiological mechanisms to answer this question and use these insights to improve interventions for PTSD.
Advancing Trauma Research for Better Mental Health
Identify cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms that shape individual responses to trauma.
Develop and test innovative, accessible interventions for trauma-exposed individuals, including digital tools.
Bridge research and real-world application to improve trauma-informed care and reduce barriers to treatment.
How we study trauma responses
We combine neurobiological and behavioral techniques to investigate the mechanisms underlying PTSD. Our research integrates brain imaging, psychophysiology, and digital interventions to advance understanding and treatment.
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To enhance clinical engagement and encourage treatment-seeking, we develop and test brief online interventions on social media and AI-driven simulators. By adapting these interventions to diverse cultural contexts worldwide, we aim to maximize their accessibility and impact.
Transforming Trauma Research into Real-World Solutions
Uncovering PTSD Mechanisms
We investigate how cognitive biases shape trauma responses to improve personalized interventions and mental health care.
Reducing Cognitive Biases
We develop and implement brief online selfie-videos on social media to encourage trauma-exposed youth to seek treatment when needed.
Global Collaboration
Our research enhances global mental health by developing accessible, evidence-based interventions for trauma survivors in diverse countries.
Neuroimaging Work
We use large-scale neuroimaging datasets to assess childhood trauma’s impact on adolescent brain development.
Meet Our Team
Our team brings together students from social work, psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, and computer science, creating a collaborative environment to explore trauma responses from multiple perspectives.
By integrating diverse methodologies and expertise, we aim to uncover the cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms that shape individual differences in trauma-related psychopathologies.
