Dr. Jungmeen Kim-Spoon's lab studies the factors that influence risky behaviors in adolescents and young adults, particularly those related to substance use. The research focuses on how brain development and psychosocial factors, such as poverty and social support, affect decision-making processes that lead to health risk behaviors. By following young people over several years, the lab aims to understand how these elements interact and to develop better prevention strategies for substance misuse and addiction.

Dr. Martha Ann Bell's lab focuses on understanding how the brain processes information in infants and young children. By studying the electrical rhythms in the brain, the lab aims to uncover how these rhythms relate to cognitive and emotional development. The research is important for identifying how individual differences in brain function can influence overall development, especially in children at risk for delays.

Dr. Tae-Ho Lee's lab studies how aging affects attention and cognitive processes, particularly focusing on the role of the locus coeruleus in distracting environments. They combine advanced brain imaging techniques with genetic studies in animal models to understand the neural mechanisms behind age-related changes in attention. The goal is to identify ways to improve attentional performance, especially for older adults and those at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.