Meet the CPL Team
Director of the CPL
Dr. Jason Moser (he/him/his) received his B.A. in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Delaware. Prior to arriving at MSU as an assistant professor and director of the MSU Clinical Psychophysiology Lab (CPL), Dr. Moser completed a one-year clinical internship at the Boston Consortium in Clinical Psychology where he received training in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in military veterans. Dr. Moser’s previous clinical training was at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety.
Dr. Moser’s interests focus on the ability to regulate cognition, emotion, and behavior. Specific interests are in understanding their underlying mechanisms and in examining their clinical significance in terms of their roles in the development, maintenance, and treatment of anxiety and depression. His work lies at the intersection of clinical, cognitive neuroscience, social-personality, and developmental research. Dr. Moser aims to advance our knowledge of regulatory abilities across the range of normal to abnormal functioning through a multi-method approach, in addition to building integrative models of how they operate.
Curriculum Vitae | email: jmoser@msu.edu
Post-Doctoral Researchers
Dr. Kathryn Schertz is broadly interested in how our surrounding physical environment influences cognition, emotions, behaviors, and wellbeing, and the mechanisms of these effects. She combines experimental, ecological momentary assessment, social media, and spatial data to examine the ways in which natural spaces, across the urban to rural gradient, impact cognitive and affective processes. In several current projects, she is investigating how nature experiences interact with other emotion regulation processes to promote mental health.
Curriculum Vitae | Email: schertzk@msu.edu
Graduate Students
Grace Anderson (she/her) is a third-year graduate student in the MSU Clinical Science program. She graduated with a BA in Psychology from Wake Forest University in 2020. Afterwards, she worked as a postbaccalaureate fellow in the Experimental Therapeutics and Pathophysiology Branch at NIMH under Drs. Carlos Zarate and Jessica Gilbert, studying neural networks associated with cognitive and affective reactivity. She is interested in how reward processing and approach/avoidance behaviors contribute to the onset and maintenance of internalizing psychopathology, and how neurophysiological indices of these constructs can contribute to dimensional models of psychopathology. To this end, she hopes her work aids in the differentiation of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) as well as the development methodology techniques and behavioral task design. In her free time, Grace enjoys baking, yoga, hiking, and spending time with her dog.
Curriculum Vitae | Email: ande2458@msu.edu
Kenan Sayers (he/him) is a third-year graduate student in the MSU Clinical Science program. He graduated with a BA in Psychology and minors in Exercise and Sport Science and Hispanic Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Prior to coming to MSU, he conducted research as an undergraduate research assistant in the Anxiety and Stress Lab and in the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes in the Matthew Gfeller Center (UNC). His research interests include the effect of exercise on anxiety and depression and mental health in athletes. He is also a co-founder of Black Men in Psych, a developing organization dedicated to supporting the success of Black men in psychology and encouraging more black men to explore careers in psychology. During his free time, Kenan likes to workout, watch and play sports, spend time with friends and family, and listen to music.
Curriculum Vitae | Email: sayersk1@msu.edu
Reid Davis (she/her) is pursuing a dual-PhD in Clinical Psychology and Kinesiology. She will be joining us in Fall of 2024. She is looking at psychological trauma responses and mental health policies surrounding sport-related injuries, particularly concussion. Her research practicum is currently investigating the prevalence and efficacy of written mental health policies in NCAA DI, II, and III institutions. An idea for study in development is which therapeutic interventions (talk therapies, somatic therapies) can aid in injury recovery and fear of injury and reinjury. She plans on also investigating current mental health clinicians' views of, interventions for, and knowledge base of sport-related injuries in collegiate and professional settings.
Curriculum Vitae | Email: davise82@msu.edu
Ashley Hayden (she/her) is an incoming first-year graduate student in the MSU Clinical Science Program. She will be joining us in Fall of 2024. She previously worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Division of Neurotherapeutics at Massachusetts General Hospital under Dr. Darin Dougherty and Dr. Tina Chou examining the effects of neurotechnology in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders using neuroimaging and physiological measures. Her research interests include behavioral, cognitive, and neurophysiological pathways of positive and negative emotions, emotion regulation, and cognitive control within populations with and without anxiety and mood disorders. She is also interested in the ways social or environmental determinants influence these constructs as well as the treatment and prevention of psychopathology.
Curriculum Vitae | Email: haydena7@msu.edu
Research Assistants
Megan Riley is a sophomore majoring in Psychology with Health Promotion and Social Work minors. After graduation, she plans on pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology, aspiring to work with collegiate athletes on improving mental health. Her research interests include sports psychology, mental health, athletic performance, and how chronic illness/injury affects quality of life. In her free time, Megan enjoys working out and spending time with family.
Email: rileym15@msu.edu
Tristan Janisse is a senior at MSU majoring in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science. After graduation he hopes to further his education, working towards a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. Tristan’s research interests are mainly cognition as well as areas of clinical psychology and psychopathology. In his free time, Tristan is a big fan of playing and watching sports. He also enjoys travelling and socializing with friends and family.
Email: janisset@msu.edu
Grace Brow is a senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Law, Justice, and Public Policy. After graduating from MSU, she hopes to pursue a career in the legal field. She is interested in learning more about the intersection between human behavior and our legal system. During her free time, Grace loves to exercise, read, and hang-out with her friends.
Email: browgrac@msu.edu
Eva Sclabassi is a junior pursuing a degree in Human Biology at Lyman Briggs College. Her research interests include emergency medicine, human physiology and anatomy, neuroscience, and the impact of recurring injuries on athletes’ mental health. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school with the aspiration of becoming an orthopedic trauma surgeon. Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Eva enjoys running, reading, and learning about science!
Email: sclabas6@msu.edu
Payton Cooper is a sophomore majoring in psychology, neuroscience, and criminal justice with a minor in cognitive science. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with research focused on utilizing psychophysiological mechanisms to understand disinhibitory behaviors (violence, aggression, risky behaviors). In her free time, she enjoys exercise, graphic design, and spending time with friends.
Email: coope547@msu.edu
John Malinowski is a junior at MSU majoring in psychology and marketing. His research interests include scalable mental health interventions, mindfulness-based therapy, and how social interaction impacts mental well-being. After graduation he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. In his free time, John enjoys running, skiings, and studying the Bible.
Email: malino62@msu.edu
Dhruv Bhatnagar is a freshman and psych major. He is very interested in psychology research across the board, but he finds social psychology particularly interesting. He plans on getting a second major and then heading to graduate school.
Email: bhatna34@msu.edu
Ellary Flowerday is a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Cognitive Science, Health Promotion, and Women’s and Gender Studies. She is passionate about psychological disorders, mental health, and the impact of stress. She enjoys learning about the connection between psychology, neuroscience, and physiology. After graduation, she intends to pursue higher education and a career focused on helping children. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, traveling, listening to music, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
Email: flowerd6@msu.edu
Mia Williams is a sophomore majoring in Psychology and minoring in Cognitive Science. After graduation she hopes to pursue a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. Her research interests include impacts of childhood trauma on epigenetics of anxiety disorder, brain development, and attachment style in interpersonal relationships. In her free time she enjoys getting outdoors, traveling, reading, running, and baking.
Email: miamw20@gmail.com
Riley House is a junior majoring in Psychology with plans to minor in cognitive science. After graduation she hopes to attain a doctoral degree and pursue a career in therapy. Her research interests include how chronic pain affects emotional regulation, and how childhood trauma impacts socialization and self-regulation. In her free time, she enjoys playing sports, making music, traveling, and a variety of arts/crafts.
Email: houseril@msu.edu
Amelie Bayer is a sophomore honors college student double majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science. After graduation, she plans on attending PA School with a focus in the field of neuroscience. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, baking, music, and movies.
Email: bayerame@msu.edu
Godae Nwineewii is a freshman at MSU majoring in Physiology and Spanish on the pre-medical track. After graduation, he plans on attending medical school to pursue a career in Cardiology or Sports Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys running, working out, and reading.
Email: nwineewi@msu.edu
Anna Sarinopoulos is a freshman majoring in Psychology. Her research interests include emotional regulation and the effects of adverse childhood experiences in development. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school and to pursue a career in child music and play therapy. In her free time, she enjoys reading and musical theatre.
Email: sarinop2@msu.edu
Julie Hervert-Trinidad is a sophomore majoring in psychology, with a strong interest in researching mental health specifically in the Latino community. She hopes to raise awareness and improve culturally informed care. After graduation, she plans to take two gap years before attending graduate school. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and spending time with friends and family.
Email: hervertt@msu.edu
Salome Chavez Nieves is a sophomore at MSU majoring in Neuroscience. After graduation, she plans to continue research before pursuing medical school to later specialize in pediatric surgery or radiation oncology. She’s interested in the connection between mindfulness and cognitive recovery as well as resilience among children. In her free time, she enjoys seeing friends, traveling, and practicing yoga.
Email: chavezni@msu.edu
Samantha Gorton is a senior majoring in Psychology. She is interested in research following PTSD, specifically in women. She hopes to continue her passions in Psychology through obtaining a Master’s and PhD in Neuropsychology to pursue further research. In her free time, you can find her reading, hiking, and spending time with her cat.
Email: gortons2@msu.edu
Danielle Tse is in her senior year, completing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science. She is interested in researching behavioral neuropsychology and hopes to continue this work after graduation, ideally in a PhD program! In her free time, she enjoys reading, weightlifting, playing guitar, listening to music, and sewing.
Email: tsedanie@msu.edu
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