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Reward

The Reward Positivity (RewP) is an event-related potential component specifically evoked by positively valenced feedback.

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Frontal Theta

Our work in this field began in 2009 with the theoretical model of theta power signaling the need for control and theta phase synchrony communicating the implementation of control.

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Rodent - Human Translation

Electrophysiology is a promising common denominator for translational research. We test mechanistic hypotheses in rodents that are relevant for human clinical biomarkers.

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Multimodal Imaging

We combine EEG with multi-modal imaging (MEG, MRI) for methodological breadth and with computational modeling for theoretical depth.

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Ongoing Projects

Frontal Rhythms and Cognitive Control in Parkinson’s Disease

Reward Positivity

The Reward Positivity (RewP) is an event-related potential component specifically evoked by positively valenced feedback. We propose that the RewP signals a goal-prediction error: it is elicited by abstract signals instead of hedonic “rewards”.

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Fig 5 RewP TimeCourse _ V2

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The Reward Positivity:
A Goal Prediction Error

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The reward positivity is sensitive to affective liking

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Multiple Dissociations between Comorbid
Depression and Anxiety on Reward and
Punishment Processing: Evidence from
Computationally Informed EEG

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Frontal Theta

Frontal theta-band activities (4-8 Hz) are a candidate biophysical mechanism underlying cognitive control. Our work in this field began in 2009 with the theoretical model of theta power signaling the need for control and theta phase synchrony communicating the implementation of control.

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EEG Rew and Pun With Q Examples

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Frontal Midline Theta as a Model Specimen of Cortical Theta

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Electrophysiology as a theoretical and methodological hub in the neural sciences

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Prelude to and Resolution of an Error: EEG Phase Synchrony Reveals Cognitive Control Dynamics during Action Monitoring

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Rodent-
Human Translation

Electrophysiology is a promising common denominator for translational research. We test mechanistic hypotheses in rodents that are relevant for human clinical biomarkers.

Figure 2 _ Human Mouse RewP Delta

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Figure 2 _ Human Mouse RewP Delta

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Depth recordings of the mouse homologue of the Reward Positivity

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Amphetamine alters an EEG marker of reward processing in humans and mice

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Electrophysiological biomarkers of behavioral dimensions from cross-species paradigms

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Multimodal Imaging

We combine EEG with multi-modal imaging (MEG, MRI) for methodological breadth and with computational modeling for theoretical depth.

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Hypoactivation of the Ventromedial Frontal Cortex in Major Depressive Disorder: A Magnetoencephalography Study of the Reward Positivity

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Electrophysiological Markers
of Aberrant Cue-Specific Exploration in Hazardous Drinkers

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Joint analysis of frontal theta synchrony and white matter following mild traumatic brain injury

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RESEARCH AREAS

Ongoing Projects

Reward Positivity

The Reward Positivity:
A Goal Prediction Error

The reward positivity is sensitive to affective liking

Multiple Dissociations between Comorbid
Depression and Anxiety on Reward and
Punishment Processing: Evidence from
Computationally Informed EEG

Frontal Theta

Frontal Midline Theta as a Model Specimen of Cortical Theta

Electrophysiology as a theoretical and methodological hub in the neural sciences

Prelude to and Resolution of an Error: EEG Phase Synchrony Reveals Cognitive Control Dynamics during Action Monitoring

Rodent-
Human Translation

Depth recordings of the mouse homologue of the Reward Positivity

Amphetamine alters an EEG marker of reward processing in humans and mice

Electrophysiological biomarkers of behavioral dimensions from cross-species paradigms

Multimodal Imaging

Hypoactivation of the Ventromedial Frontal Cortex in Major Depressive Disorder: A Magnetoencephalography Study of the Reward Positivity

Electrophysiological Markers
of Aberrant Cue-Specific Exploration in Hazardous Drinkers

Joint analysis of frontal theta synchrony and white matter following mild traumatic brain injury

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RESEARCH AREAS

Ongoing Projects

Reward Positivity

The Reward Positivity: A Goal Prediction Error

The reward positivity is sensitive to affective liking

Multiple Dissociations between Comorbid Depression and Anxiety on Reward and Punishment Processing: Evidence from Computationally Informed EEG

Frontal Theta

Frontal Midline Theta as a Model Specimen of Cortical Theta

Electrophysiology as a theoretical and methodological hub in the neural sciences

Prelude to and Resolution of an Error: EEG Phase Synchrony Reveals Cognitive Control Dynamics during Action Monitoring

Rodent- Human Translation

Depth recordings of the mouse homologue of the Reward Positivity

Amphetamine alters an EEG marker of reward processing in humans and mice

Electrophysiological biomarkers of behavioral dimensions from cross-species paradigms

Multimodal Imaging

Hypoactivation of the Ventromedial Frontal Cortex in Major Depressive Disorder: A Magnetoencephalography Study of the Reward Positivity

Electrophysiological Markers of Aberrant Cue-Specific Exploration in Hazardous Drinkers

Joint analysis of frontal theta synchrony and white matter following mild traumatic brain injury

Address

Phone

Lab Email

The Reward Positivity:
A Goal Prediction Error

Multiple Dissociations between Comorbid
Depression and Anxiety on Reward and
Punishment Processing: Evidence from
Computationally Informed EEG

Rodent-
Human Translation

Electrophysiological Markers
of Aberrant Cue-Specific Exploration in Hazardous Drinkers