The overall theme of my scientific research has been to map neural circuit irregularities in substance dependent populations, then modulate these circuits using brain stimulation techniques or neurofeedback.  I lead NIH-funded research directed at:

1) longitudinal investigations of neural connectivity in cocaine and alcohol dependent individuals undergoing substance abuse treatment, and

2) developing patient-tailored brain stimulation protocols which may either enhance cognitive control or attenuate craving in treatment seeking individuals.

I have also received independent funding to pursue research in PTSD, Tourette Syndrome, and Stroke rehabilitation.

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I am privileged to have a career devoted to learning from other scientists and creating new knowledge, thus I believe it is our obligation to share this knowledge with the next generation of clinicians and scientists, as well as the tax-paying community that makes this NIH research possible.  Consequently, I have always found unique pleasure in training, mentorship, and outreach: My trainees and collaborators are pioneering non-invasive neuromodulatory strategies for treating addiction, including continuous Theta Burst Stimulation (cTBS) to the medial prefrontal cortex and real-time fMRI biofeedback.