Dr. Nancy P Barnett's lab at Brown University focuses on understanding how young adults can help each other in situations involving risky alcohol use. The research investigates the circumstances that encourage bystanders to step in and assist when they witness hazardous drinking behaviors among their peers. By studying these dynamics, the lab aims to develop effective interventions that reduce alcohol-related harm in the young adult community.

Professor Margot Jackson leads a research lab at Brown University focused on understanding how social safety net investments impact children's health and development. The lab examines how different types of public support available to families from pregnancy through young adulthood can influence various health outcomes and development milestones. Their work aims to provide insights into how these investments can help reduce health disparities based on socioeconomic status and race.

Molly Magill's research lab focuses on improving treatment methods for individuals dealing with alcohol and other drug use disorders. The lab conducts detailed meta-analyses of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its effectiveness, exploring the best ways to measure treatment outcomes. By looking at a variety of endpoints and outcomes related to recovery, the lab aims to enhance clinical practices and provide better support for patients in need of behavioral interventions.

David Badre's lab at Brown University studies how our brains manage cognitive control to help us make flexible decisions based on our goals. They focus on the prefrontal cortex, the brain area responsible for maintaining information needed to choose appropriate actions in different contexts. By exploring how information is organized and represented in the brain, the lab aims to address fundamental questions about behavior and might help develop better treatments for conditions that affect cognitive control.