Cognitive Neuroscience

BIOGRAPHY

ACADEMIC POSITIONS:
Ahmad R Hariri, PhD, is Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University, where he is also an Investigator in the Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy.

EDUCATION:
• BS (1994), MS (1997), Eolutionary Biology, University of Maryland
• PhD (2000), Neuroscience, University of California, Los Angeles with Dr Susan Bookheimer
• Postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Mental Health with Dr Daniel Weinberger

AWARD:
In August 2009, Dr Hariri's contributions to the science of individual differences were recognized by the American Psychological Association who presented him with the Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Dr Hariri's program of research encompasses magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, pharmacology and molecular genetics. Through the integration of complementary technologies Dr Hariri's research has begun to illuminate the neurobiological mechanisms mediating individual differences in complex behavioral traits. This work represents a critical foundation for the identification of predictive risk markers that interact with unique environmental factors to precipitate neuropsychiatric disorders as well as for the development of more effective and individually tailored treatments for these same disorders.