Lisa M. Shin, PhD
Professor of Psychology
Research Roles/Affiliations
Research Scientist, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital
Lecturer on Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Tufts University
Contact Information
Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
149 – 13th Street, Second Floor, Charlestown, MA 02129
E-mail: lisa.shin@tufts.edu
Relevant Links
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Neuroimaging Lab
Research
My research involves using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) to examine brain function and cognition in patients with anxiety disorders, especially posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal of this research is to determine whether brain structures such as the amygdala, medial prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus function abnormally and mediate symptoms in patients with PTSD. My colleagues and I also seek to determine the origin of biomarkers for PTSD (e.g., acquired or familial) and whether functional neuroimaging measures can help predict response to treatment.
Research Interests
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Neuroimaging
Anxiety disorders
Stress