The Riddle Lab
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Justin Riddle ~ Principal Investigator
Justin is interested in the role that neural oscillations play in organizing network-scale brain activity. He uses non-invasive brain stimulation in human participants to modulate neural oscillations and change cognition. His long-term goal is to develop novel techniques to create lasting changes in brain activity for the treatment of mood disorders.
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Dylan Li ~ Graduate Student
Dylan graduated with honors from UNC at Chapel Hill with double major in Neuroscience and Media and Journalism. She was a Research Assistant in Flavio Frohlich’s at UNC. As a Ph.D. student in Neuroscience at FSU, Dylan investigates the neural basis of psychiatric disorders. She is excited to explore the brain through the lens of neural oscillations and to employ novel interventions using non-invasive brain stimulation.
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Lauren Jackson ~ Lab Manager
Lauren graduated Texas A&M University with her B.S. in Psychology, where she completed her thesis on neural mechanisms of savoring. Lauren is interested in researching positive valence systems (e.g., reward responsiveness) and emotion regulation. In the future, she plans to pursue a PhD in Psychology.
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Shyam Dhulashia ~ Post-baccalaureate Scholar
Shyam graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Psychology, where he studied the impact of peak experiences on prosocial behavior and life purpose. He is now investigating the brain network dynamics of peak experiences during advanced meditation retreats. Alongside the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium (EPRC), Shyam aims to operationalize stages of meditative progression to develop personalized mindfulness-based interventions. He also leads a local mindfulness community to provide individuals with evidence-based practices, resources, and peer-to-peer support.
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Morgan Brown ~ Research Supervisor
Morgan is a sophomore majoring in behavioral neuroscience on a pre-medical track from Boca Raton, Florida. She is interested in learning more about the various neuroimaging techniques and the efficacy of noninvasive neurostimulation interventions for those with psychiatric disorders, specifically mood and trauma disorders. Morgan currently works with EEG as a research assistant in Dr. Chrisopher Patrick's lab. In the future, Morgan hopes to attend an MD-PhD dual degree program with an emphasis on clinical psychology.
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Daniel Campos ~ Research Supervisor
Daniel is a senior majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. He is interested in the neural and biological mechanisms that underlie various psychopathologies as well as exploring new treatments for psychological disorders. He aims to obtain a PhD in Clinical Psychology in order to pursue a career conducting clinical research and opening a private practice as a clinical psychologist.
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Thalia Dadanala ~ Researcher Supervisor
Thalia is a second-year majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. She is part of the WIMSE program here at FSU that encourages women in STEM to explore the field of research. She is interested in research that studies long-term memory and working with techniques, like neuroimaging, to better understand how it can be utilized, influenced and manipulated. She hopes to become a neurologist in the future and work with patients with neurodegenerative diseases. She also plans to continue her passion for research alongside her career.
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Diego Navarro-Viera ~ Research Supervisor
Diego is a sophomore majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience with a keen interest in exploring how meditation, breathwork, and novel brain stimulation technologies can enhance well-being and treat mood disorders. His fascination lies in the mysteries of consciousness, mystical experiences, and the neural underpinnings of these phenomena. After earning his degree, Diego plans to pursue a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, with a focus on developing neurotechnological innovations.
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Zoe Steelman ~ Research Supervisor
Zoe is a senior Cell and Molecular Neuroscience major from Lakeland, Florida. She is interested in researching various methods of treating psychiatric illness, including medication, psychotherapy, and brain stimulation. She also wants to investigate the neurological basis of mood disorders, eating disorders, and OCD. Currently, she is finalizing her thesis on cognitive control and its relationship with social anxiety symptoms. In the future, Zoe hopes to pursue an MD/PhD and eventually become a psychiatrist.
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Jessica Chinni ~ Undergraduate Researcher
Jessica is a fourth year Psychology major and Social Work minor. She is interested in understanding how certain brain structures and the overall nervous system interact with one another and influence our feelings and emotions and overall state of consciousness. After her undergrad, she plans on attending graduate school earning either a master's or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and opening her own practice specializing in alternative treatments for mood disorders.
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Brileyann Eldridge ~ Undergraduate Researcher
Brileyann (Brie) is a third-year Behavioral Neuroscience major and Chemistry minor from Inverness, FL on a pre-medical track. She is interested in how brain structure and neural networks/activity influence cognitive conditions and psychiatric disorders, especially ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Angelena Novotney ~ Undergraduate Researcher
Angelena is a third-year dual degree Biological Sciences and Philosophy major from Fort Myers, Florida. After college she plans to attend medical school to become an Ophthalmologist and open a private practice. Her involvements on campus include the Asian American Student Association, Student Government Association, and Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity. Her specific research interests are genetic neurological disorders and mental health.
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Anthony Ramos ~ Undergraduate Researcher
Anthony is a third year at FSU majoring in psychology. He has an interest in the prevention and intervention of mental disorders, specifically depression and anxiety. He has a focus on individualized therapeutic techniques and applying research-based practices that are grounded in neurological knowledge. His goal is to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology to become a licensed psychologist.
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Sabrina Reyes ~ Undergraduate Researcher
Sabrina is a second year at FSU as a psychology major and criminology minor. She is interested in the neuroscience perspective on abnormal psychology and cognitions, and finding biological and clinical interventions for mental illness. She wants to look at how brain structures and functioning impact development and prognosis of psychopathology and treatment. She learned about underserved communities, and latinx population experiences with mood disorders and suicidality in the Youth Resiliance Program under Dr. Buitron's lab as a research assistant. She intends to pursue a PhD and a career in research.
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Andrew Smith ~ Undergraduate Researcher
Andrew is a freshman majoring in Psychology! His interests lie just about anywhere you look, from neuroscience to literature, though he would love to dive as deep as he can into the brain. His future plans consist of spreading peace, love, and information via research or professorship or artist or author or whatever other opportunity brings him joy!
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Ava Stevenson ~ Undergraduate Researcher
Ava is a freshman studying Behavioral Neuroscience on the Pre-Med track. She’s interested in studying the changes our brain undergoes when faced with trauma related instances. After undergrad, she hopes to attend Med school and pursue a career in either neuroscience or OB-Gynecology.
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Jessie Tucker ~ Undergraduate Researcher
Jessie is a Behavioral Neuroscience major in the Honors Program at FSU. She is interested in studying and treating neurological disorders, particularly in children. When she graduates, she plans to continue exploring the medical applications of neuroscience research by pursuing an M.D. or Ph.D.
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Sydney Walsh ~ Undergraduate Researcher
Sydney is a first-year Behavioral Neuroscience major. She is interested in studying abnormal psychology, specifically causes of mood and personality disorders. She plans to pursue a PhD and work in either lab research or behavioral analysis.