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Lab Members

  • Dustin Scheinost, PhD, BS

    Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging

    Dustin Scheinost, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics & Data Science, and at the Yale Child Study Center. The Multi-modal Imaging, Neuroinformatics, & Data Science (MINDS) Lab’s research is three-fold. First, using state-of-the-art research for connectomics, we aim to develop novel statistical and machine learning methods for functional connectivity to meet challenges arising with the “big” neuroscience data. Second, the MINDS lab helps lead development of BioImage Suite Web (BISWeb; https://bioimagesuiteweb.github.io/webapp/), integrated image analysis webapp. Third, we are at the cutting edge of early life neuroimaging, focusing on the development of the brain’s functional organization in fetuses, neonates, and infants. We are a founding member of Fetal, Infant, Toddler Neuroimaging Group (FIT’NG). This research has been supported by NIMH, NIAA, NIDA, and NHLBI.
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  • Javid Dadashkarimi
    I’m Javid Dadashkarimi, a Ph.D. candidate in the computer science department at Yale University. I’m grateful to work with Dustin Scheinost and Amin Karbasi in my Ph.D. I am working on a data harmonization problem where connectomes derived from functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) are released in different resolutions through given brain atlases. Due to privacy issues, individuals may not agree to release their data in a raw form, which limits the usability of your brain-behavior association models. We recently launched CAROT, an optimization technique that enables us to estimate functional connectomes in the target atlas:   http://carotproject.com For more information, you can visit http://dadashkarimi.github.io or http://www.dadashkarimi.com.
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  • Wei Dai
    Research Interests
    • Mental Disorders
    • Genomics
    • Biostatistics
    • Neuroimaging
    • Psychiatry and Psychology
    Interested in statistics and biostatistics research, especially in genomics and neuroimaging data analysis.
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  • Michael Farruggia
    Michael Farruggia is a PhD/MBA student, and a member of both the Yale School of Management and Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program. His PhD research focuses on understanding how the human brain processes taste and flavor, as well as discovering neural biomarkers for obesity risk. Before coming to Yale, he worked as a laboratory manager at Florida International University, where he served as a mentor and advisor to several research assistants. He completed his undergraduate degree at Duke University with a double major in Neuroscience and Biology and a minor in Italian studies.
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  • Qinghao Liang
    Qinghao Liang is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at Yale University, with a focus on machine learning in Neuroimaging. His research aims to enhance data imputation and transfer learning for better prediction in brain connectomes, striving to conserve neuroimaging data and boost prediction accuracy. Qinghao previously completed his BS in Physics at University of Science and Technology of China.
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  • Max Rolison, MD

    Clinical Fellow

    Research Interests
    • Autistic Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Child Psychiatry
    • Electroencephalography
    • Neuroimaging
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    Max Rolison is a clinical fellow in the Albert J. Solnit Integrated Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry program. He received his B.S. with distinction in Psychology (Neuroscience) from Yale University and his M.D. Cum Laude from Yale School of Medicine. Max previously worked as a Sara S. Sparrow Fellow in Clinical Neuroscience in the McPartland Lab and Developmental Disabilities Clinic at the Yale Child Study Center. Since a young age, he has been interested in the care of children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. He has worked for many years with children with autism and other neurodevelopment disorders and their families. Max’s research has focused on understanding the neurobiological bases of autism spectrum disorder through electroencephalogram, eye-tracking, and functional magnetic resonance imaging. He aims to apply our knowledge of biomarkers in autism to develop better treatments and best individualize treatment interventions.
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Lab Alumni

  • Siyuan Guo

Collaborators

  • Katarzyna Chawarska, PhD

    Emily Fraser Beede Professor of Child Psychiatry; Director, Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism Program, Child Study Center; Director, Yale Toddler Developmental Disabilities Clinic

    Research Interests
    • Attention
    • Autistic Disorder
    • Mental Disorders
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Child Psychiatry
    • Human Development
    • Pediatrics
    • Perception
    • Psychophysiology
    • Technology
    • Prodromal Symptoms
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  • Todd Constable, PhD

    Elizabeth Mears and House Jameson Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and Professor of Neurosurgery; Director MRI Research

    Research Interests
    • Anatomy
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    • Neurosurgery
    • Radiology
    • Neuroimaging
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  • Michelle Hampson, PhD

    Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging; Director of real-time fMRI

    Research Interests
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    • Neurosciences
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
    • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
    • Video Games
    • Neurofeedback
    • Psychiatry and Psychology
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  • Karim Ibrahim

    Assistant Professor in the Child Study Center

    Research Interests
    • Social Perception
    • Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
    • Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
    • Functional Neuroimaging
    • Cognitive Neuroscience
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Machine Learning
    • Emotional Regulation
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  • Laura Ment, MD

    Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology); Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid; Director, START Program

    Research Interests
    • Brain
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    • Neurology
    • Pediatrics
    • Diffusion Tensor Imaging
    • Functional Neuroimaging
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  • Xenophon Papademetris, PhD

    Professor of Biomedical Informatics & Data Science, and Radiology & Biomedical Imaging; Director: Image Processing and Analysis, Bioimaging Sciences, Radiology and Biomedical Imaging

    Research Interests
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Brain
    • Radiology
    • Software
    • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
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  • Rajita Sinha, PhD

    Foundations Fund Professor of Psychiatry and Professor in the Child Study Center and of Neuroscience; Deputy Chair of Psychiatry for Psychology, Psychiatry; Director, Yale Interdisciplinary Stress Center; Chief, Psychology Section in Psychiatry

    Research Interests
    • Child Psychiatry
    • Chronic Disease
    • Neurobiology
    • Neurosciences
    • Psychiatry
    • Stress, Psychological
    • Substance-Related Disorders
    • Psychiatry and Psychology
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  • Wan-Ling Tseng, PhD

    Assistant Professor; Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health

    Research Interests
    • Aggression
    • Anger
    • Anxiety
    • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
    • Child Development
    • Cross-Cultural Comparison
    • Frustration
    • Irritable Mood
    • Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
    • Mood Disorders
    • Adolescent Development
    • Neuroimaging
    • Functional Neuroimaging
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Join Us

We always welcome inquiries about openings in the lab! If you are interested in working with us, please contact Dustin Scheinost