Dr. Carlos D Brody's lab at Princeton University studies how the brain processes information related to working memory and decision-making. They aim to understand how different brain regions communicate and coordinate to produce these cognitive functions. By using advanced techniques in neuroscience, including brain imaging and computational modeling, the lab investigates how neural circuits contribute to behaviors in complex decision-making tasks.

Dr. Ilana Witten's research focuses on understanding why people behave differently in similar situations, a question that intersects both nature and nurture. By studying dopamine neurons in the brain, her lab investigates how individual differences arise from unique reward associations that each person develops in response to their environment. This research could enhance our understanding of neuropsychiatric diseases, which often manifest through these variations in behavior.

Dr. Catherine Jensen Pena's lab at Princeton University investigates how early life adversity (ELA) affects brain development and influences sensitivity to stress in later life. They explore the role of epigenetic changes, particularly in the chromatin structure of the brain, to understand the biological underpinnings of depression and anxiety. The lab uses innovative techniques and a mouse model to test how these changes may lead to mental health challenges like anxiety and depression.