Research in his laboratory focuses on 1) understanding basic neural mechanisms important for human classical conditioning, 2) characterizing the neural circuitry underlying developmental and aging effects on this form of learning, and 3) investigating the neural bases of learning deficits in clinical populations (e.g. alcoholism).
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) techniques, fear conditioning, eyeblink conditioning, awareness, and the effects of alcohol abuse on learning and memory.
