University of California-Los Angeles · NeuroscienceElectroconvulsive Therapy Research Unit
Katherine L Narr · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Katherine Narr's lab at UCLA focuses on improving the effectiveness of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for treating major depression. They are investigating how to enhance the benefits of ECT while minimizing cognitive side effects. By integrating various data types, including neuroimaging and clinical assessments, the lab aims to establish tailored approaches for ECT dosage to ensure better outcomes for patients.
Electroconvulsive Therapyneuroimagingmajor depressioncognitive safetyE-field modeling
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the relationship between E-field strength and biomarkers of response to ECT.
AIM 02Establish the link between E-field strength and antidepressant outcomes in patients.
AIM 03Examine how E-field strength relates to cognitive outcomes after ECT.
Skills the Lab Values
clinical assessmentsMRI imagingEEG analysisdata harmonizationphenotypingstatistical modelingcognitive testingpatient recruitmentprogramming (Python or R)
Output against the department
Publications392top 16% of dept.107th of 671
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Citations22ktop 18% of dept.120th of 671
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