Our research training is particularly strong in several thematic areas. Each of these bridging areas includes several faculty members from our various doctoral programs, allowing students to gain breadth in research training.
Aging research at WVU investigates the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional aspects of aging, focusing on improving health outcomes and quality of life for older adults.
Learn more about this topic: AgingAddiction researchers at WVU investigate the behavioral, cognitive, and neural mechanisms underlying substance use and dependence.
Learn more about this topic: AddictionResearchers evaluate the long-term impacts of early adversity on functional, cognitive, and emotional well-being, focusing on mechanisms linking childhood trauma to negative outcomes.
Learn more about this topic: Childhood AdversityDecision-making research at WVU investigates the determinants and processes of decision-making, focusing on factors such as age, impulsivity, risk perception, and experiences.
Learn more about this topic: Decision MakingRelapse research at WVU investigates behavioral relapse, the factors that promote and maintain nicotine/tobacco use, and the re-emergence of problematic behavior.
Learn more about this topic: RelapseResearch on rural health in our department focuses on understanding and addressing health disparities in rural populations.
Learn more about this topic: Rural HealthFaculty members and graduate students can take advantage of modern, well-equipped laboratories for investigations of:
