Psychology Faculty

John Christianson

Professor

Chair

Photo of John Christianson

John Christianson

Ph.D.

Contact

McGuinn Hall 432

Telephone: 617-552-3970

Email: john.christianson.2@bc.edu

Education

  • Ph.D., University of New Hampshire

Courses

PSYC2285 Behavioral Neuroscience

PSYC3384 Neurophysiology

PSYC5583 Molecular Basis of Learning and Memory

Curriculum Vitae

Department

Psychology

Profile

The focus of John Christianson's research is to determine how stress interacts with the neural systems that permit individuals to adapt to potentially dangerous and changing environments. The current emphasis is on the neural mechanisms that underly social decision-making. The laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach to study brain circuits and behavior including sophisticated behavioral paradigms, electrophysiology, and optogenetics. The overall goal is to provide new insight into the organization of the brain and behavior and improve treatment for psychological illness.

Back To Top