Ronald Cowan, Ph.D., M.D.

Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, and Radiology & Radiological Sciences; Director, Psychiatric Neuroimaging Program; Scientific Director, Vanderbilt Addiction Center

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Overview of Interests

Use of functional MRI to examine the role of the biogenic amines serotonin and dopamine in a variety of brain processes, particularly those related to mood and emotion.

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Topics

• Brain development and plasticity
• Brain imaging
• Neurotransmitters
• Social-emotional development and intervention

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