Rob earned his PhD at Vanderbilt University, where he was mentored by Geoff Woodman, as well as Jeff Schall and Sohee Park. In 2016, he chose to bypass postdoctoral training and joined Boston University as a faculty member. At BU, he is the Director of the Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory (Reinhart Lab) and holds faculty positions in both the Departments of Psychological & Brain Sciences and Biomedical Engineering.

Rob’s research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of visual perception and cognition through various computational and brain science techniques, particularly electrophysiology and noninvasive neuromodulation. He investigates these psychological and brain mechanisms in healthy younger and older adults, as well as in individuals with neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. His work includes developing unique noninvasive neuromodulation approaches aimed at enhancing neurocognitive functions in people with schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and age-related memory impairments.

Rob is the recipient of federal, private, and philanthropic funding. He was honored with the 2022 Science & PINS Prize for Neuromodulation from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the 2023 Innovator Award from the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF).

Wen is a Postdoctoral Associate specializing in cognitive aging and neural plasticity. She investigates inhibitory control, learning and memory in healthy aging populations and individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early Alzheimer’s disease. Her research employs advanced methodologies, including electrophysiology (EEG and MEG), neuroimaging (fMRI), and noninvasive neuromodulation (tES and TMS). Wen received her Bachelor of Science in Faculty of Psychology from Beijing Normal University and obtained her PhD in School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences from Peking University (under the supervision of Professor Sheng Li). Her PhD dissertation focused on the neural mechanisms of distraction inhibition in visual attention. Her interest in working memory developed during her time as a visiting PhD student at Oxford University with Professor Mark Stokes. She is now particularly enthusiastic about understanding age-related working memory decline and developing nonpharmacological methods to enhance cognitive functions.

Chris received a BA in mathematics and psychology from the University of Southern New Hampshire. Before graduate school, Chris spent several years working in research labs studying visual perception, memory, and consciousness. In the Reinhart Lab, Chris is interested in studying the neural mechanisms supporting visual working memory and semantic memory. He is also interested in developing procedures for causally manipulating working memory capacity using noninvasive brain stimulation.

Frederik is a PhD student in the Brain, Behavior & Cognition program at the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. Before joining Boston University, he received a Master’s in Mathematical Medicine and Biology from the University of Nottingham, UK and a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Leipzig, Germany. His research interests focus on representational formats in visual working memory and EEG decoding analyses. Outside of the lab, Frederik enjoys beekeeping, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with family.

Debra received her BS and MSE from Johns Hopkins University, where she completed a master’s thesis on motor learning post-stroke. In the Reinhart lab, Debra is interested in dissecting visual working and long-term memory via behavioral and computational approaches. Outside of the lab, Debra serves on the board of GWISE at BU, a student organization focused on development of graduate students, DEI advocacy programs and volunteering.

David obtained his BS in applied mathematics at University of Washington. Before starting graduate school, he worked as a full-time Research Data Analyst at Stanford University. His research interests include using computational tools to understand properties of brain activity and explore how perceptual input translates into neural responses. Outside of the lab, David enjoys reading, playing trading card games, and badminton.

Sarah is a graduate student in the Psychological & Brain Sciences program at Boston University. She received her BS in Psychology, with a minor in Biology, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research interests include utilizing neuroimaging techniques to explore neurodegenerative diseases and neuropsychopathology, particularly in relation to forensic neuropsychology. Outside the lab, Sarah enjoys discovering new music, traveling, and sketching.

Kayla is a graduate student in the Psychological & Brain Sciences program at BU. She received her B.S. degree in Applied Math and Psychology & Brain Sciences, with a minor in Applied Psychology, from the UCSB. Her research interests focus on utilizing technology to enhance attention and memory performance, especially in individuals with ADHD and ASD. Outside of the lab, Kayla enjoys reading novels, watching TV shows, and shopping.

Doug obtained his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Boston University and his master’s degree in Neurobiology at Tufts University. His master’s thesis focused on understanding the interactions between Alzheimer’s Disease pathologies and glucocorticoid inhibitors. Outside of the lab, Doug enjoys reading, rock climbing and sampling great foods around the city.

Feiyang holds a B.S. in Clinical Psychology from UCSD and an M.A. in Psychological and Brain Sciences from BU. He is dedicated to pursuing a career in Clinical Neuropsychology. Feiyang’s research interests focus on the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, investigating the relationship between neuronal degeneration and cognitive decline, and exploring interventions during the mild cognitive impairment phase. In his spare time, Feiyang enjoys reading, working out, and cooking.

Sofia is an undergraduate junior studying Human Physiology at BU. She is passionate about health, preventative medicine, and applied science. She is eager to learn more about memory and further explore the complexity of the brain and how neurological research operates. Outside of the lab she works as a rehab aide at the Sargent Center for Neurorehabilitation and at the BU sailing pavilion. She is from Vermont and in her free time loves to hike, ski, run, play pickleball, and lift.

Myra is an undergraduate freshman studying Neuroscience at BU. She is passionate about investigating ASD and Alzheimer’s disease and the interplay of cultural and social stressors with genetic factors in neuropsychiatric disease. Myra plans on pursuing a career in translational research in neuroscience. Outside of the lab, as well as being part of BU’s Events Department and an editor on the BU Nerve, Myra enjoys reading and listening to music on a long walk.

Seth is an undergraduate senior at Boston University studying Psychology and Neuroscience. He is interested in valuation, probabilistic learning, and executive control and hopes to better understand decision making in both humans and other animals. He is a research assistant at the Pepperberg Avian Cognition Lab, volunteers at the Reinhart Lab, and has previously volunteered in the Decision & Cognition Lab. In his spare time, he enjoys birdwatching, running, and cooking.

Catherine is an undergraduate student at Boston University studying Neuroscience. She has a passion for memory and aging, especially in neurodegeneration and memory decline. In the lab, Catherine hopes to better understand the underlying neural mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. Outside of the lab, she enjoys working out, window shopping around the city, and playing the piano.