Dr. Michael Kahana's lab focuses on understanding how we remember events from our past by studying the connections between memories and the contexts in which they were made. The research combines advanced computational models with real brain recordings from patients undergoing neurosurgery and healthy individuals participating in virtual reality experiences to explore the processes of memory retrieval and decision-making. The goal is to uncover the brain mechanisms that help us recall specific memories and how these affect our choices.

Rebecca Waller's lab focuses on understanding callous-unemotional traits in young children and how these traits relate to disruptive behavior disorders. By identifying risk factors associated with these traits, including specific parenting styles and child temperament, the lab aims to develop targeted interventions that could improve treatment outcomes. Their work is particularly important for public health, as it seeks to prevent serious behavioral issues later in life by addressing these traits early on in childhood.