The center leads ambitious team projects that integrate insights from brain, biology, and behavior to advance research in modern neuroscience. We conduct research within three primary impact areas:
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Clinical and Translational Neuroscience
- Student Athlete Health
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
Investigates the nature and mechanisms of human intelligence – examining attention, perception, memory, language, emotion, and decision making. CB3 brings together interdisciplinary strengths in the psychological and brain sciences at Nebraska to establish cognitive neuroscience theories of brain function, evolution, and development.
CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE
Aims to improve our understanding of brain function in health and disease, and to establish methods for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness and neurological dysfunction. An important aim of research at CB3 is to establish and validate scientific interventions to promote cognitive function and brain health. This is achieved by taking a personalized approach to training and incorporating a comprehensive suite of methods, including skill-based cognitive training, non-invasive brain stimulation, mindfulness meditation, physical activity and aerobic fitness, and diet and nutrition.
STUDENT ATHLETE HEALTH
Seeks to enhance the mental health and athletic performance of student athletes, enabled by CB3’s partnership with Nebraska Athletics. To serve the athletic community, CB3 aims to establish state-of-the-art methods to measure and optimize student athlete health and performance. This is accomplished through the design of innovative cognitive and brain imaging assessment tools, personalized training protocols, and interventions to promote the recovery of function following sports-related concussion. Through innovative scientific methods and technologies, the interdisciplinary community at CB3 seeks to help student athletes reach their full potential.