The Psychiatric NeuroCognition lab is directed by Dr. Emily Stern, Research Scientist at the Nathan Kline Institute and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine.
Current Lab members:
Goi Khia Eng, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Goi Khia graduated in 2019 with a Ph.D in Psychology from the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) where she evaluated neural correlates underlying Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using magnetic resonance imaging techniques. Prior to her graduate studies, she was a research psychologist at the Singapore Institute of Mental Health where she worked with patients who were diagnosed with schizophrenia and older adults with dementia. Her current research involves understanding the neural underpinnings of sensory phenomena in OCD and she aims to utilize non-invasive stimulation methods to elucidate the pathophysiology of these processes.
Laura Bragdon, Ph.D. Clinical Instructor at NYU
Laura received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Binghamton University and completed her pre-doctoral internship at VA Boston Healthcare System. Dr. Bragdon has received extensive training in evidence-based treatment and assessment of OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. Her research interests focus on the processes underlying clinical heterogeneity within OCD, as well as clarifying how specific mechanisms of cognitive-behavioral therapy contribute to symptom improvement in OC and anxiety-related psychopathology.
Nicolette Recchia, B.S. Research Coordinator at NKI
Nicolette graduated from Binghamton University in 2020 where she worked as a research assistant for the Binghamton Mood Disorders Institute and earned her B.S. in integrative neuroscience. During her time as an undergraduate research assistant, she explored attentional biases in adolescents with a history of non-suicidal self-injury. Nicolette is interested in the neurobiology of mood and anxiety disorders, and she plans to pursue a doctoral degree in psychology or neuroscience after her time in the lab.
Jeanmarie Harvey, B.S. Research Coordinator at NKI
Jeanmarie graduated from Stockton University in 2022 where she worked with Stockton EEG Lab. During her time as an undergraduate research assistant she studied the relationship between grit, conscientiousness and cognition. After her time in the lab Jeanmarie is interested in pursuing a graduate degree in psychology. Outside of the lab, Jeanmarie enjoys running and enjoying nature.
Rachael Moldow, B.S. Research Coordinator at NKI
Rachael graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2023 where she worked with the Anxiety and Stress Lab, Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab, and Social Neuroscience and Health Lab. During her time as an undergraduate learning assistant, she completed an honors thesis exploring how neurotransmitter education impacts stigmatizing beliefs towards antidepressant medications. Rachael is interested in the neurobiological mechanisms and treatment of OCD, and plans to pursue a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology after her time in the lab.
Alumni Lab members:
Pearl Kravets, B.A. (former research coordinator in the lab) Doctoral student in clinical psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University
Amanda Belanger, B.S. (former research coordinator in the lab) Doctoral student in clinical psychology at the University of Miami.
Maya Charan, B.S. (former research coordinator in the lab) Medical student at Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.
Carina Brown, B.A. (former research coordinator in lab) Doctoral student in clinical psychology at UCSD/San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.
Molly Ludlow, B.A. (former research coordinator in lab) Doctoral student in clinical psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, NYC.
Benjamin Ely, Ph.D. (former doctoral student in lab) Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYC.
Rebbia Shahab, M.A. (former research coordinator in lab) Lead Psychologist, Haque Academy, Pakistan.
Kamila Sip, Ph.D. (former postdoctoral fellow in lab) VP, Decision Science - Strategic Planning Director, FCB Health.
Stephanie Grimaldi, M.A. (former research coordinator in lab) Postdoctoral fellow in Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Center at New York State Psychiatric Institute
Riddhi Gundani, M.S. (former masters student in lab) Associate at Prescient Healthcare Group, NYC.
Alexandra Muratore, Ph.D. (former research coordinator in lab) Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia Irving University Medical Center
Honorary Lab Members.
