Stacey Daughters, Ph.D.
Director
×
Stacey B. Daughters, Ph.D.
Stacey B. Daughters, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of North Carolina. Dr. Daughters expertise is in the identification of neurobiological and behavioral determinants of substance use treatment response, with a focus on reward sensitivity and distress tolerance, as well as the translation of experimental findings into targeted and effective interventions, most notably behavioral activation and transcranial alternating current stimulation. You can access a list of her publications here.
Stacey B. Daughters, Ph.D.
Stacey B. Daughters, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of North Carolina. Dr. Daughters expertise is in the identification of neurobiological and behavioral determinants of substance use treatment response, with a focus on reward sensitivity and distress tolerance, as well as the translation of experimental findings into targeted and effective interventions, most notably behavioral activation and transcranial alternating current stimulation. You can access a list of her publications here.
Elizabeth Reese, M.A.
Graduate Student
×
Elizabeth Reese, M.A.
Contact: edreese@email.unc.edu
I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2012 and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2013 from the University of Arkansas. I spent several years during and after college working as a research assistant to develop my interests and experience with multimodal approaches to studying psychological processes. I currently utilize a combination of longitudinal data analytic approaches and neuroimaging techniques to understand the biobehavioral processes contributing to the maintenance of substance use disorders with the overall goal of translating this knowledge from basic science into clinical treatment research and practice. In my free time, you can find me outside gardening, playing with my three dogs, or binge watching the Great British Bakeoff (my new favorite activity).
Elizabeth Reese, M.A.
Contact: edreese@email.unc.edu
I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2012 and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2013 from the University of Arkansas. I spent several years during and after college working as a research assistant to develop my interests and experience with multimodal approaches to studying psychological processes. I currently utilize a combination of longitudinal data analytic approaches and neuroimaging techniques to understand the biobehavioral processes contributing to the maintenance of substance use disorders with the overall goal of translating this knowledge from basic science into clinical treatment research and practice. In my free time, you can find me outside gardening, playing with my three dogs, or binge watching the Great British Bakeoff (my new favorite activity).
Catherine Paquette, MPS
Graduate Student
×
Catherine Paquette, MPS
Contact: catherine.paquette@unc.edu
I received my bachelor’s degree in Communication and Urban Studies from Wheaton College, and my master’s in Clinical Psychological Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. Prior to coming to UNC, I managed harm reduction programs at a community-based non-profit in Washington, D.C. and worked as a Research Associate on NIDA-funded studies examining the health impacts of injection drug use. Currently, my research focuses on developing and testing behavioral interventions for non-treatment-seeking individuals who inject drugs using a harm reduction lens.
Catherine Paquette, MPS
Contact: catherine.paquette@unc.edu
I received my bachelor’s degree in Communication and Urban Studies from Wheaton College, and my master’s in Clinical Psychological Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. Prior to coming to UNC, I managed harm reduction programs at a community-based non-profit in Washington, D.C. and worked as a Research Associate on NIDA-funded studies examining the health impacts of injection drug use. Currently, my research focuses on developing and testing behavioral interventions for non-treatment-seeking individuals who inject drugs using a harm reduction lens.
Louisa Kane
Graduate Student
×
Louisa Kane
Contact: louisak@live.unc.edu
Louisa received her B.A. in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan in 2017. Following graduation, she worked as a post-baccalaureate research fellow at the National Institute on Drug Abuse exploring reward learning in animal models of addiction. Louisa’s interest in reward in addiction has expanded to focus on social relationships as a crucial source of reward. Currently, she is interested in studying substance use behaviors in the context of close relationships, and how substance use can be understood and treated through a couples-based psychopathology framework. In her free time, Louisa enjoys rock climbing, dancing, and digging into the local food scene.
Louisa Kane
Contact: louisak@live.unc.edu
Louisa received her B.A. in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan in 2017. Following graduation, she worked as a post-baccalaureate research fellow at the National Institute on Drug Abuse exploring reward learning in animal models of addiction. Louisa’s interest in reward in addiction has expanded to focus on social relationships as a crucial source of reward. Currently, she is interested in studying substance use behaviors in the context of close relationships, and how substance use can be understood and treated through a couples-based psychopathology framework. In her free time, Louisa enjoys rock climbing, dancing, and digging into the local food scene.
Flavio Frohlich, Ph.D.
Graduate Student
×
Flavio Frohlich
Flavio is an electrical engineer (MSc, 2003) and neuroscientist (PhD, 2007) by training. His research interest focuses on developing new treatments for mental illnesses. Flavio is passionate about synergies and enjoys building metaphorical bridges of all kinds to advance humanity. He is the proud father of four very loud kids, a neurotechnology entrepreneur at night, and a true embarrassment at the electric cello.
Flavio Frohlich
Flavio is an electrical engineer (MSc, 2003) and neuroscientist (PhD, 2007) by training. His research interest focuses on developing new treatments for mental illnesses. Flavio is passionate about synergies and enjoys building metaphorical bridges of all kinds to advance humanity. He is the proud father of four very loud kids, a neurotechnology entrepreneur at night, and a true embarrassment at the electric cello.
Kat Benson
Graduate Student
×
Kat Benson
I received my Bachelors of Science in Biology and Psychology from Butler University in 2019. During my bachelors, I conducted research on the behavioral and neuroendocrine underpinnings of addiction to nicotine and alcohol using a mouse model. Following my graduation, I swapped mice for people and conducted imaging research at the Indiana University School of Medicine on the neural mechanisms of alcohol use disorder in young adults. My current research interests are how positive emotions impact addiction recovery outcomes and resilience in the face of relapse. In my free time I love to play with my kitty, paint, and go hiking!
Kat Benson
I received my Bachelors of Science in Biology and Psychology from Butler University in 2019. During my bachelors, I conducted research on the behavioral and neuroendocrine underpinnings of addiction to nicotine and alcohol using a mouse model. Following my graduation, I swapped mice for people and conducted imaging research at the Indiana University School of Medicine on the neural mechanisms of alcohol use disorder in young adults. My current research interests are how positive emotions impact addiction recovery outcomes and resilience in the face of relapse. In my free time I love to play with my kitty, paint, and go hiking!
Paulina Linares
Graduate Student
×
Paulina Linares
I received my B.S. in Psychology from the University of Houston in 2020. In my undergraduate career, I worked on numerous scientific projects within four different labs involved in cognition and neuroscience. In my junior year, I obtained a two-year fellowship with UHAND that focused on health disparities and tobacco cessation research, which inspired my current research interests in individualizing treatment in substance abuse with a neurobiological angle. In my free time, I like reading, going to the movies, and dancing.
Paulina Linares
I received my B.S. in Psychology from the University of Houston in 2020. In my undergraduate career, I worked on numerous scientific projects within four different labs involved in cognition and neuroscience. In my junior year, I obtained a two-year fellowship with UHAND that focused on health disparities and tobacco cessation research, which inspired my current research interests in individualizing treatment in substance abuse with a neurobiological angle. In my free time, I like reading, going to the movies, and dancing.
Zachary Stewart
Lab Coordinator
×
Zachary Stewart
I received my bachelors in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. During my time at UNCA, I worked on an independent research project examining the efficiency of Prolonged Exposure, a treatment for PTSD, within a substance use elevated veteran population via a telehealth delivery mechanism.
Previous to my time at UNCA, I had the opportunity to work in a point-of-care position at a Substance Use Treatment in Western North Carolina. It was my time there that confirmed my interest in the research of effective, evidence-based treatments for substance use and other comorbid disorders.
My research interests include Substanse Use Disorder, PTSD, and the intersection of the two disorders. My profesional goal is to be accepted to a graduate program in Psychology and to continue to work toward discovering and implementing effective treatments for mental health.
Zachary Stewart
I received my bachelors in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. During my time at UNCA, I worked on an independent research project examining the efficiency of Prolonged Exposure, a treatment for PTSD, within a substance use elevated veteran population via a telehealth delivery mechanism.
Previous to my time at UNCA, I had the opportunity to work in a point-of-care position at a Substance Use Treatment in Western North Carolina. It was my time there that confirmed my interest in the research of effective, evidence-based treatments for substance use and other comorbid disorders.
My research interests include Substanse Use Disorder, PTSD, and the intersection of the two disorders. My profesional goal is to be accepted to a graduate program in Psychology and to continue to work toward discovering and implementing effective treatments for mental health.
Zander Vierling
Undergraduate Research Assistant
×
Zander Vierling
I am a third year Neuroscience Major. I am fascinated by Substance Use Disorder and the systems that regulate drug use in the United States. At the BRANE lab, I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge base regarding Substance Use Disorder and psychological research. I love mountain biking, exploring the outdoors, watching UNC Sports, and my two dogs.
Zander Vierling
I am a third year Neuroscience Major. I am fascinated by Substance Use Disorder and the systems that regulate drug use in the United States. At the BRANE lab, I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge base regarding Substance Use Disorder and psychological research. I love mountain biking, exploring the outdoors, watching UNC Sports, and my two dogs.
Maya Arora
Undergraduate Research Assistant
×
Maya Arora
I am a second year Neuroscience and Health Policy and Management major. I hope to use the intersectionality of these two interests as an avenue for understanding substance use disorders. I look forward to using this perspective to advance both research and policy regarding these disorders. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing tennis, and cooking new dishes.
Maya Arora
I am a second year Neuroscience and Health Policy and Management major. I hope to use the intersectionality of these two interests as an avenue for understanding substance use disorders. I look forward to using this perspective to advance both research and policy regarding these disorders. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing tennis, and cooking new dishes.
Hannah Fesler
Undergraduate Research Assistant
×
Hannah Fesler
I am a current senior at unc and I am a PSYC and EXSS double major with a minor in Health and Society. I plan on attending graduate school when I graduate in May to get my Masters in mental health counseling. I’m interested specifically in the BRANE lab because understanding addiction is extremely important to try and figure out why it is something that so many people everywhere struggle with.
Hannah Fesler
I am a current senior at unc and I am a PSYC and EXSS double major with a minor in Health and Society. I plan on attending graduate school when I graduate in May to get my Masters in mental health counseling. I’m interested specifically in the BRANE lab because understanding addiction is extremely important to try and figure out why it is something that so many people everywhere struggle with.
