Functional and Structural Changes Following Traumatic Experiences

A research project studying survivors of traumatic events and the effects of trauma on the brain. Using structural and functional MRI, the project examined how traumatic experiences are associated with changes in cortical structure (grey matter volume, cortical thickness), connectivity between brain regions, and patterns of cortical activation during experimental tasks.

The work contributed to understanding the neurobiological sequelae of trauma and the relationship between brain structure/function and psychological outcomes in trauma-exposed populations.