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Leandra McIntosh is interested in the study of how the brain is affected by drug use. In particular, she's curious about how long term effects of drug use, such as changes to neural pathway, can impair memory and cognitive function.

Nick Hobson, Ph.D. is a behavioral scientist and practitioner specializing in the psychology of peak mental performance. His work draws insights from behavioral and brain science on various topics related to motivation, emotion, self-regulation, and decision-making.

Maryam Marashi is interested in how exercise affects the brain and brain health. More specifically, her work looks at the types of exercise protocols that work best to moderate symptoms of anxiety and promote mental resilience.

Recent Posts
The Emotional Intelligence of Meetings

Are you tired of all the boring meetings? Some emotional intelligence can elevate those workplace gatherings.

Are you tired of all the boring meetings? Some emotional intelligence can elevate those workplace gatherings.

Turning Failure into Fuel for Success

Caught in the cycle of failure? Feeling stuck? Not to worry. According to the latest science, failure is the key to your success.

Caught in the cycle of failure? Feeling stuck? Not to worry. According to the latest science, failure is the key to your success.

The Unexpected Science of Fresh Starts and Failures

When hitting goals, it sometimes helps to start over and hit the reset button. But fresh starts can also backfire and hurt our performance.

When hitting goals, it sometimes helps to start over and hit the reset button. But fresh starts can also backfire and hurt our performance.