The Psychiatric NeuroCognition lab is directed by Dr. Emily R. Stern, Research Scientist at the Nathan Kline Institute and Professor of Psychiatry at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine.
Current Lab members:
Goi Khia Eng, Ph.D. Research Scientist at NKI
Goi Khia graduated in 2019 with a Ph.D in Psychology from the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) where she evaluated neural correlates underlying Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using magnetic resonance imaging techniques. Prior to her graduate studies, she was a research psychologist at the Singapore Institute of Mental Health where she worked with patients who were diagnosed with schizophrenia and older adults with dementia. Her current research involves understanding the neural underpinnings of sensory phenomena in OCD and she aims to utilize non-invasive stimulation methods to elucidate the pathophysiology of these processes.
Paraskevi Noulas, Psy.D. Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU
Paraskevi Noulas, Psy.D. obtained her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University (GSAPP) and Post-doctoral Fellowship Certificate at the National Center for PTSD and Yale University. Dr. Noulas is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Telehealth Director at NYULH’s Department of Psychiatry and a licensed clinical psychologist. She supervises and teaches psychiatry residents in CBT, telemental health and attachment orientation as well as provides clinical services at NYU Langone Psychiatry Associates. She specializes in trauma, grief and loss for children, adolescents and adults utilizing an integrative orientation (primarily attachment-based, psychodynamic and CBT).
Jeanmarie Harvey, B.S. Research Coordinator
Jeanmarie graduated from Stockton University in 2022 where she worked with Stockton EEG Lab. During her time as an undergraduate research assistant she studied the relationship between grit, conscientiousness and cognition. After her time in the lab Jeanmarie is interested in pursuing a graduate degree in psychology. Outside of the lab, Jeanmarie enjoys running and enjoying nature. Although Jeanmarie started doctoral studies in clinical psychology at William Patterson University in the fall of 2025, she continues working in the lab part-time as Research Data Associate at NYU Langone.
Madison Sakalosky, B.A. Research Coordinator at NKI
Madison started in the lab in summer 2025. Biography to come!
Caroline Palermo, B.A. Research Coordinator at NKI
Caroline started in the lab in summer 2025. Biography to come!
Alumni Lab members:
Nicolette Recchia, B.S. (former research coordinator at NKI) Doctoral student in neuroscience at University of California Los Angeles (last updated fall 2025).
Rachael Moldow, B.S. (former research coordinator at NKI) Doctoral student in clinical psychology at University of Louisville (last updated fall 2025).
Laura Bragdon, Ph.D. (former postdoctoral fellow in lab) Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health (last updated fall 2025).
Pearl Kravets, B.A. (former research coordinator in the lab) Doctoral student in clinical psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University (last updated fall 2025).
Amanda Belanger, B.S. (former research coordinator in the lab) Doctoral student in clinical psychology at the University of Miami (last updated fall 2025).
Maya Charan, B.S. (former research coordinator in the lab) Internal Medicine Resident at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (last updated fall 2025).
Carina Brown, B.A. (former research coordinator in lab) Doctoral student in clinical psychology at University of California San Diego/San Diego State University (last updated fall 2025).
Molly Ludlow, B.A. (former research coordinator in lab) Doctoral student in clinical psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University (last updated fall 2025).
Benjamin Ely, Ph.D. (former doctoral student in lab) Assistant Professor at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (last updated fall 2025).
Rebbia Shahab, M.A. (former research coordinator in lab) Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Child and Youth Anxiety Clinic, Michael Garron Hospital (last updated fall 2025).
Kamila Sip, Ph.D. (former postdoctoral fellow in lab) Behavioral change strategist (last updated fall 2025).
Stephanie Grimaldi, M.A. (former research coordinator in lab) Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia Irving University Medical Center (last updated fall 2025).
Riddhi Gundani, M.S. (former masters student in lab) Associate at Prescient Healthcare Group, NYC.
Alexandra Muratore, Ph.D. (former research coordinator in lab) Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia Irving University Medical Center (last updated fall 2025).
Honorary Lab Members.
