Dr. Marusak invited to speak to the ACS Gold Champions event
2020
Dr. Marusak's article on CBD and anxiety published in The Conversation
2020
THINK Lab
Wayne State University
THINK Lab
Wayne State University
Department of
Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
About
THINK Lab stands for Trauma History Investigation of Neurodevelopment in Kids. We study the impact of stress and trauma during childhood on brain development in children and adolescents, as well as, pediatric anxiety disorders, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our research uses several neuroscientific techniques, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG).
Wayne State University
School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
People
Meet the minds of the THINK Lab
Hilary Marusak, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Marusak is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University School of Medicine. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development, a Scientific Member of the Karmanos Cancer Institute, and a Science Advisor for the nonprofit organization Kids Kicking Cancer.
Breanna Borg
Research Coordinator
Breanna is currently a graduate student at Wayne State University School of Medicine working to earn her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University, majoring in neuroscience. Her previous research was done with the Department of Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where she focused on trauma (firearm injuries, sink-bathing burns, circumstances surrounding dog bites).
Austin Morales
Research Technologist
Austin is a graduate student at Wayne State University studying for his Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Physics at Wayne State. Austin is interested in structural and functional changes of developing minds subjected to traumatic experiences. Other research interests include procedural memory, long-term potentiation, and fMRI biophysics.
Aneesh Hehr
Research Volunteer
Aneesh is a medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences at Wayne State University. He is interested in pursuing a career in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and/or Neuropsychiatry.
Shreya Desai
Research Volunteer
Shreya is currently an undergraduate student at Wayne State University, working toward a major in neuroscience and a minor in psychology. She is interested in exploring brain development in children who have experienced trauma and she is also interested in researching the effects of mindfulness on children.
Saurav Singh
Research Volunteer
Saurav is currently a fourth year political science and neuroscience double major at Wayne State. Saurav's interest in neuroscience comes from his own personal experience with epilepsy. Through working in research, he hopes to know more about neuroscience to help others with his condition.
Christopher Mishreky
Research Volunteer
Christopher is currently a senior undergraduate student at Wayne State University, working toward a major in Public Health Honors and a minor in Business Administration. He is interested in how trauma may affect the neural development of children as well as discovering avenues to promote healthy psychological development.
RESEARCH
For a list of the THINK lab's published research, click here
Participate in paid research studies!
Click on this link or scan the QR code to complete a form to be contacted about research opportunities!
Wayne State ABCD study
Parents of 10-17 yr olds living in Detroit or the surrounding areas: Take a brief online survey and have your child complete a brief survey and earn a $20 e-gift card for your participation!
Help Wayne State researchers understand the things that children & teens experience. Your child may also be eligible for a larger study that compensates $180. To learn more, click below:
PATH Study
The Peer Adjustment and Teen Health (PATH) study is an online survey study to learn about teen health. If you are a parent of a 10-14 year old and live in Detroit or the Detroit Metro area, you may be eligible to participate in brief online surveys and earn up to $20 for your participation. To get started:
DRYVE Study
The Detroit Research on Youth Violence Exposure (DYRVE) study is an online survey study to learn more about local Detroit neighborhoods and community violence in teens. Teenagers between the ages of 14-18 yrs (and one parent/guardian) living in Detroit may be eligible to participate. More information coming soon!
CBD Study
This study is to examine the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on anxiety and behavioral problems among children with epilepsy. In partnership with Dr. Aimee Luat, MD (Children's Hospital of Michigan).
Research Funding
We are thankful for research support from various funders. Our current research is supported by the National Institute of Mental Health.
THINK lab members sweep The Science Coalition’s Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge
Affiliated Groups
Collaborators & community partners
MR Research Facility
Wayne State Core Facility
NEWS & MEDIA
Dr. Marusak invited to speak to the ACS Gold Champions event
2020
Dr. Marusak's article on CBD and anxiety published in The Conversation
2020
Contact Us!
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Phone
313.577.1993
thinklab@
Location
Tolan Park Medical Building 3901 Chrysler Service Drive, Suite 2B
Detroit, MI 48201
© 2019