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Motivational and Affective Psychopathology (MAP) Laboratory<\/h3>\n

The Motivational and Affective Psychopathology (MAP) lab focuses on studying cognitive-affective interactions underlying deficits in motivation, reinforcement learning and inhibitory control in mental health disorders, specifically in substance use disorders, using behavioral, computational and neuroimaging techniques. The goal is to identify neurodevelopmental trajectories of these brain functions that underpin the onset of substance use disorders, changes therein during the chronic substance use and disease maintenance and neuroplasticity during treatment and abstinence from substance use. We place special emphasis on understanding these mechanisms during each phase of the disease with an eye towards developing clinically useful biomarkers for accelerated bench-to-bedside translation. MAPlab employs a comprehensive multimodal approach, leveraging environmental (e.g. socio-economic), clinical (e.g., psychiatric interviews and ratings), behavioral (e.g., cognitive tasks), molecular (e.g., central and peripheral inflammation), physiological (e.g. EEG, eye-tracking) and circuit-level (task and resting fMRI) correlates of the disease at each stage, to better differentiate disease-related neurobiological changes from predispositions, as well as to identify targets for intervention and biomarkers to determine outcomes.<\/p>\n

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Muhammad Parvaz<\/strong> is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry,\u00a0Artificial Intelligence and Human Health,<\/span> and Neuroscience at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Director of the Motivational and Affective Psychopathologies (MAP) lab. He received his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Stony Brook University under the mentorship of Dr. Rita Goldstein and subsequently completed a NIDA-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship at Brookhaven National Laboratory and at Icahn School of Medicine. His primary research interests include the cognitive-affective interaction underlying deficits in motivation, reinforcement learning and inhibitory control in mental health disorders, specifically in substance use disorders, using behavioral, computational, and neuroimaging techniques. As a cognitive neuroscientist with a background in biomedical engineering, he places special emphasis on understanding disease mechanisms with an eye toward developing clinically useful biomarkers for accelerated bench to bedside translation. Currently, his research involves tracking drug cue-reactivity using neuroimaging markers and understanding the mechanisms that underpin its culmination to this complex cognitive-affective state that we call craving. At the clinical translation side of this work, he is developing and testing interventions for craving self-regulation based on real time EEG-based brain computer interface techniques. He is also interested in studying the onset and development of aberrant cognitive-affective interaction in adolescents as well as risk factors that render some youth vulnerable to develop psychopathological phenotypes.<\/p>\n

Muhammad is also a Muslim Chaplain with the New York City Chaplaincy Task Force and provides spiritual care and comfort to those in need. Muhammad loves spending time with his beautiful wife and three amazing kids, watching sports and doing work around the house.<\/p>\n

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Muhammad A. Parvaz, PhD<\/strong>
19 East 98th Street<\/span>
5th floor, Suite 5F<\/span>
New York, NY 10029
Phone: 212-241-3638
Email: Muhammad.Parvaz@mssm.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Motivational and Affective Psychopathologies Lab<\/strong>
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Phone: 909-566-2345
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Riaz Shaik | <\/strong>Associate Scientist<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Shaik is a clinical scientist with medical training from India, and a PhD in Bioinformatics from Rutgers University. He currently works as an Associate Scientist in the Motivational and Affective Psychopathologies (MAP) Lab, focusing on the identification of predictive biomarkers for the onset of substance use and psychotic symptoms, using EEG\/ERP techniques. His research sits at the intersection of neurobiology, psychiatry, and computational science, with the goal of translating laboratory discoveries into practical tools for preventive psychiatry and clinical care. He is also overseeing all data acquisition in MAPlab, and providing training and mentorship to junior colleagues. Outside of his research, Dr. Shaik hikes and enjoys capturing nature\u2019s beauty through photography\u2014though his photos are often accompanied by a lighthearted disclaimer about their \u201crustic\u201d quality. He also has a strong passion for languages and linguistics, delighting in exploring the structure and intricacies of different languages. This curiosity extends to his love for cultural cuisines, as he enjoys trying new foods and discovering the rich traditions behind them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0riaz.shaik@mssm.edu<\/p>\n

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Tarik Bel-Bahar |<\/strong> Associate Scientist<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Tarik Bel-Bahar is an experimental psychologist specializing in brain dynamics related to cognitive, affective, and motivational processing in substance use disorder and treatment. He earned his doctorate from the University of Oregon and has held postdoctoral roles at the University of California San Diego, Duke University, and the University of Michigan. Dr. Bel-Bahar’s work revolves around electroencephalography (EEG) with an emphasis on cognitive performance, emotional regulation, and altered states of consciousness. His current research investigates EEG-based predictive metrics in substance use disorder treatment, with a focus on neural oscillations, intrinsic brain networks, and reproducible analytic methods. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys yoga and music.<\/span> <\/span>
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Email:\u00a0tarik.bel-bahar@mssm.edu<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bel-Bahar, T., Khan, A., Shaik, R., Parvaz, M.A. (2022, under review). A scoping review of<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Desatnik, A., Bel-Bahar, T., Taylor, L., Nolte, T., Crowley, M. J., <\/span>Fonagy<\/span>, P., & Fearon, P. (2021). Emotion<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>regulation in adolescents: Influences of internal representations of relationships\u2013An ERP study.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Jo\u0144czyk<\/span>, R., Dickson, D. S., Bel-Bahar, T., Kremer, G. E., Siddique, Z., & van Hell, J. G. (2022). How<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Smith, E. E., Bel\u2010Bahar, T., & Kayser, J. (2022). A systematic data\u2010driven approach to analyze sensor\u2010<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>level EEG connectivity: Identifying robust phase\u2010synchronized network components using surface<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Anantha Ramakrishnan |<\/strong>\u00a0Post doctoral Fellow<\/i><\/p>\n

Ananth is a Postdoctoral Researcher with a PhD in Bioinformatics from. Rutgers University. His work focuses on novel applications of computational models of reinforcement learning to examine reward-related learning in adolescents and adults, and changes associated with substance use. He is also a seasoned data architect and is involved in the structuring of data systems for the lab. He received his Master\u2019s degree in mathematics, computer applications, and finance management.<\/span><\/p>\n

Outside of the lab, Ananth is a full-time data management consultant focusing on Health data integration, organization, advanced data analytics, and data-driven digital health and wellness. Early years at work, Ananth applied and programmed advanced mathematical models to solve critical industry problems. During his master\u2019s, Ananth has worked under the mentorship of Dr. M.A Gopalan on number theory. He has published works on applying concepts of Vedic mathematics, (Brahma Gupta Lemmas) in solving higher order Diophantine Equations, a modified version of Fermat\u2019s Last Theorem and Pythagorean Triangles. Ananth enjoys traveling and coaches his daughter\u2019s soccer team in his free time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0anantha.ramakrishnan@mssm.edu<\/p>\n

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Faith Adams | <\/strong>Post doctoral Fellow<\/i><\/p>\n

Faith is a Postdoctoral Researcher who graduated from Mount Sinai\u2019s Neuroscience PhD program. Faith is interested in characterizing potential phenotypes associated with alcohol initiation and escalation in adolescents. Her current work uses novel data integration approaches to optimally analyze a multitude of plausible risk factors of early alcohol use from environmental, clinical, individual and neurobehavioral domains. Outside of lab, Faith is involved in organizations that she is passionate about like Mount Sinai\u2019s Health Policy Program, and the National Science Policy Network. Through these organizations and her research, she hopes that she will be prepared to pursue a career in science policy where she can use her expertise to contribute to evidence-based policies. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, powerlifting, reading crime\/thriller novels, binge watching Netflix shows.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Email: faith.adams@icahn.mssm.edu<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adams, F.<\/strong>, Ferster, K. S.<\/strong>, Morris, L. S., Potenza, M. N., Ivanov, I., & Parvaz, M. A. (2024). Longitudinal tracking of alcohol expectancies and their associations with impulsivity in alcohol na\u00efve youth in the adolescent brain cognitive development (ABCD) study.\u00a0<\/span>Drug and alcohol dependence reports<\/i>,\u00a0<\/span>12<\/i>, 100271. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.dadr.2024.100271<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wei (William) Miao<\/strong>\u00a0|<\/strong>\u00a0Post doctoral Fellow<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wei (William) Miao, M.D. will be joining the MAP Lab as a clinical researcher in August 2025. He earned his B.S. in Biochemistry and Human Biology from the University of Toronto and his M.D. from NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He is currently completing his psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai Morningside\/West. His research interests lie at the intersection of addiction neuroscience and psychopharmacology, with past involvements in studies on psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy and extended-release buprenorphine for substance use disorders. He has presented at several research forums and remains committed to translational research that informs compassionate, evidence-based care.\u00a0Outside the lab, he enjoys fishing, classic novels, and board games.<\/p>\n

Email: wei.miao@mountsinai.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nancy Zhang<\/strong>\u00a0|<\/strong>\u00a0PhD Student<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nancy is a second year PhD student in Biomedical Sciences with a training area in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies (AIET) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She received her BS degree in Mathematics and Statistics from UCLA in 2023. She has done research on various cross-disciplinary fields including the application of deep learning in materials science engineering, computer vision, bioinformatics, and genomics. She is passionate about bringing AI to the field of psychiatry and healthcare to advance our understanding and enhance the quality of healthcare technologies. In the lab, she mainly works on developing computational models for predicting interventional and clinical outcomes across substance use disorders with multimodal data. In her free time, she enjoys exploring New York City, playing ukulele and piano, and creating music.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Email: nancy.zhang@icahn.mssm.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Souad Hassan<\/strong>\u00a0 |<\/strong>\u00a0MSCR Student<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Souad joined the MAP Lab in July 2025 as a rising second-year MS student in the Clinical Research program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She graduated from New York University in 2024 with a BA in Biochemistry and minors in Physics and Web Programming & Applications. Prior to Mount Sinai, she volunteered as a research assistant at NYU Langone\u2019s Department of Pathology, where she contributed to studies investigating the role of CTCFL gene expression in melanoma. Souad is currently pursuing her thesis in the MAP Lab, where she is interested in the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction and the development of biomarkers and interventions that address cognitive-affective dysfunction. In parallel with her graduate studies, she works full-time as an AP Chemistry teacher in the Bronx. She is passionate about youth education, particularly in underserved communities, and is committed to improving access to physical and mental health resources through public health advocacy. In the future, Souad plans to pursue an MD and work at the intersection of translational research, clinical care, and science education. Outside the lab and classroom, Souad enjoys writing, reading, baking\/cooking, hiking, and exploring bookstores around NYC.<\/p>\n

Email: souad.hassan@mssm.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kohei Kurihara<\/strong>\u00a0 |<\/strong>\u00a0MSCR Student<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kohei joined the MAP Lab in January 2025 as a first-year Masters student in the Clinical Research program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, as an EEG researcher. He received his BS degree in Health Science and a minor in Studio Art from Stony Brook University in May 2025. Kohei’s previous experiences include clinically interning at the Stony Brook Emergency Department, learning emergency medicine treatment protocols, and patient care. Kohei also takes an interest in studying the stress of caregivers and medical providers to find treatment and relaxation methods. Kohei is a pre-med student and aspires to practice in emergency medicine after completing medical school. During his free time, Kohei enjoys painting, video games, and gardening.<\/p>\n

Email: kohei.kurihara@icahn.mssm.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Brianna Caldwell-Williams<\/strong>\u00a0 |<\/strong>\u00a0MSCR Student<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brianna is a proud Harlem, NY native. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology pre-med from North Carolina A&T State University in 2021, a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in 2024, and is a current first-year MSCR student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Brianna is starting her thesis work in the MAP lab, where she is interested in studying associations of substance abuse with mental health conditions such as stress, depression, anxiety, and sleep deprivation. Along with being a full-time student, Brianna works for the IMA group as a research eligibility\u00a0coordinator where she helps enroll patients in psychiatric clinical trials. Outside of work, Brianna is passionate about community service which she consistently does through her sorority, mentorship, education, and improving her skills in Call of Duty. She hopes to continue working in research and help make consistent contributions to improving mental and overall health amongst vulnerable populations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Karmiella Ferster |<\/strong> Clinical Research Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n

Long Island native Karmiella Ferster graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a Bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology and a double minor in Creative Writing and Art Therapy. She worked with Dr. Yvette Harris’ research in self-efficacy, Theory of Mind, and creative thinking in school-aged minority parent-child dyads. In graduate school, Karmiella volunteered in Dr. Kimberly Noble’s lab, exploring EEG and MRI data on infants and cortisol data on adults, while continuing her interest in how parental self-efficacy can set the path for a child’s development. Karmiella received her Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology in 2021 from Teachers College, Columbia University.\u00a0<\/span>After graduation, Karmiella joined Dr. Parvaz’s lab. This experience continues to expand upon her interest in Theory of Mind but now in older populations, specifically in adults with psychosis. In her free time, Karmiella plays video games, creates art, and writes fiction.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adams, F., Ferster, K. S.<\/strong>, Morris, L. S., Potenza, M. N., Ivanov, I., & Parvaz, M. A. (2024). Longitudinal tracking of alcohol expectancies and their associations with impulsivity in alcohol na\u00efve youth in the adolescent brain cognitive development (ABCD) study.\u00a0<\/span>Drug and alcohol dependence reports<\/i>,\u00a0<\/span>12<\/i>, 100271. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.dadr.2024.100271<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rachel Heisler |<\/strong> Clinical Research Coordinator\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Rachel joined the MAP Lab in June of 2024 as a Clinical Research Coordinator. She graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor’s degree, double majoring in Psychology and Human Health. Rachel got her Masters of Public Health from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health with a certificate Health and Human Rights. Rachel’s previous work experience focuses on mental health and academic advocacy for children. When not in the lab, Rachel enjoys reading, walking, yoga, going to museums, traveling, trying new foods, going to Broadway shows, and watching Philadelphia sports teams (Go Birds).<\/span><\/span>
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Sam Edwards |<\/strong> Clinical Research Coordinator\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Sam joined the MAP lab in November of 2024. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelors of Science in psychology and minors in integrative neuroscience and philosophy. Sam\u2019s past research focused on the use of fMRI data analysis to identify early visual processing differences found with schizophrenia. He is primarily interested in revealing the underlying neural mechanisms that drive behavioral differences in psychosis. Sam ultimately hopes to advance the field of precision medicine for mental disorders. Outside of the lab, he is a classical pianist, an avid blacksmith, and passionate about the outdoors.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Email: sam.edwards@mssm.edu<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Areeb Siddiqui<\/strong>\u00a0|<\/strong> <\/span>Research Assistant<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Areeb Siddiqui joined MAP lab as volunteer researcher in September 2023. He is currently a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, with aspirations of entering an MD program. Areeb’s previous research involves the data collection of microbes within the New York City transit system in order to create high-resolution maps of the genetic dynamics of the subway system. He also has previous experience as a pharmacy technician. Areeb is currently a volunteer tutor at Learn it Together, an educational nonprofit focused on bridging academic gaps for underprivileged students. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and football.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sarah Abdelaziz<\/strong>\u00a0|<\/strong> <\/span>Research Assistant<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sarah joined the MAP Lab in December 2024 as a volunteer. She graduated from Fordham University
with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Integrative Neuroscience and a minor in Bioethics. Her previous work on
improving fMRI neural network analysis to identify cognitive tasks. Sarah was previously in education,
working on the administrative side, assisting with the data analysis and project management of
school-wide assessments. Sarah is on her local Mosque\u2019s youth committee outside the lab, leading
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Email: sarah.abdelaziz@mssm.edu<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adam Friedman<\/strong>\u00a0|<\/strong> Research Assistant<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Adam joined MAPlab as a volunteer in June 2025 after graduating from McGill University with a BSc in Computer Science and minor in Cognitive Science. He is passionate about exploring the intersection of neuroscience and AI, especially the potential of machine learning to enable neuroscientific discovery. His previous research involved training language models to investigate theories of language learning and conducting psycholinguistic experiments using electroencephalography (EEG) to study how the adult brain processes grammar. Adam is currently taking a gap year and aspires to begin PhD studies related to his interests. In his free time, Adam enjoys writing, rock climbing, and playing video games.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Email: adam.freidman2@mssm.edu<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Jackie Curtin<\/strong>\u00a0 |<\/strong> V<\/em><\/span>olunteer Research Assistant <\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jackie joined MAP Lab in May 2024. She is a junior studying Applied Psychology at New York University. She is on the premed track and hopes to pursue an MD with plans to become a psychiatrist. MAP lab will be Jackie\u2019s first experience with research. At MAP lab she will help recruit participants for a study on cue-reactivity in people seeking treatment for Methamphetamine Use Disorder. In her free time, Jackie enjoys playing video games, trying new food, and crafting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Email: jacqueline.curtin@mssm.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Therese Mbah<\/strong>\u00a0 |<\/strong> V<\/em><\/span>olunteer Research Assistant <\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Therese is a first-year Biochemistry major at Hunter College under the Yalow Scholars program. She joined the MAP Lab in December 2024 as a clinical research volunteer, where she interviews participants for the ongoing cocaine use disorder and methamphetamine use disorder studies taking place at the lab. Therese is a pre-med student and aspires to become an Obstetrician-Gynecologist after completing medical school. In addition to her research role, she volunteers at a Hospice center and is a mentor for incoming scholars at her college. During her leisure time, Therese enjoys photography, reading, and tennis.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Karan Lingineni<\/strong>\u00a0 |<\/strong> Volunteer Research Assistant<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Karan is a first-year MS candidate in Mount Sinai\u2019s Clinical Research program and a Research Assistant planning to do his thesis in Parvaz Lab. Additionally, he is currently a Cloud Architect at Kyndryl (previously IBM Global Technology Services). Prior to Mount Sinai, he received BA degrees in Computer Science and Neurobiology from UC Berkeley in 2022. His past career experiences and future research motivations lie in the growing convergence of cloud computing and machine learning with medical informatics, drug discovery, and whole-slide image classification. Karan previously held positions at Roche Pharmaceuticals, developing non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumor classification CV pipelines, and Amazon, creating Graph Neural Network MVPs for client institutions attempting research in preventing chemotherapeutic side effects based on a patient’s multi-omics data. Karan\u2019s long-term goal is to apply for the upcoming MD\/PhD cycle and develop his fundamental medical knowledge further to become a more impactful innovator\/researcher within bio-design. Outside of school and work, Karan enjoys playing guitar, listening to classic rock, and keeping up with the NBA season in his free time.<\/p>\n

LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kling111\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Armaan Dullat<\/strong>\u00a0 |<\/strong> Volunteer Research Assistant<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Armaan joined the MAP Lab as a volunteer in June 2024. He is a sophomore in a BS\/MD program with The College of New Jersey and New Jersey Medical School currently pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry. Armaan’s previous research experiences included exploring the specificity\u00a0of metalloenzymes with alternative substrates and properties not before seen in scientific literature and modeling chemical interactions between various species to better understand the mechanisms of protein tyrosine phosphatases. He is taking a gap year to gain research and tutoring experience, in addition to self-studying languages. Armaan enjoys cooking, hiking, and traveling in his free time.<\/p>\n

Email: armaan.dullat@mssm.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Zichen Zhao<\/strong>\u00a0 |<\/strong> Volunteer Research Assistant<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Zichen Zhao joined the Mount Sinai MAP Lab in October 2025 as a Research Volunteer focusing on AI-driven mental health research. He has completed his M.A. in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (Data Science concentration) at Columbia University, where he also serves as a Research Assistant at the Data Science Institute at Columbia University. Zichen previously earned his B.A. in Psychology and Mathematics from DePauw University.<\/p>\n

At Mount Sinai, Zichen\u2019s work centers on the intersection of EEG analysis, artificial intelligence, and behavioral health, exploring how machine learning models can better understand and predict psychological states such as craving and emotional regulation. His broader research integrates computational psychiatry, large language models, and ethical AI for suicide prevention and cognitive assessment. His recent publications and projects include a machine-driven benchmark evaluating the inclusivity and ethical alignment of mental-health chatbots.<\/p>\n

Outside the lab, Zichen is Taichi practitioner, Chinese Calligraphy enthusiastic, exploring Chinese medicine like acupuncture, and designing interactive web apps that blend creativity with computation.<\/p>\n

Personal Profile Link: https:\/\/zhaojackson.github.io\/Jackson_3D_Profile\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Personal GitHub Link: https:\/\/github.com\/ZhaoJackson<\/a><\/p>\n

Personal LinkedIn Link: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/zichenzhao6\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Julia Swiatek<\/strong>\u00a0|<\/strong> Volunteer Research Assistant<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Julia joined the lab as a volunteer in August 2025. She is pursuing an MPhil in Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, where her thesis will investigate heterogeneity in substance use disorder and seek to identify biomarkers for precision treatments of SUD. She is currently a Technology Analyst with Accenture after graduating from Boston College with a BS in Neuroscience in 2022. At Boston College, Julia was a member of the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab, where she was involved in research investigating the relationship between socioemotional processing and memory performance in older adults. After completing her MPhil, Julia hopes to progress to a PhD program in Clinical Psychology. Outside of work, Julia enjoys oil painting and reading.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Email: julia.swiatek@mssm.edu<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ayaan Mustafa <\/strong>\u00a0 |<\/strong> V<\/em><\/span>olunteer Research Assistant <\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ayaan joined the MAP Lab in September 2025 and is an undergraduate student at New York University majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics on the pre-med track. Before joining Mount Sinai, he conducted research at UC Irvine\u2019s Hearing and Speech Lab, where he studied nicotine therapy for age-related hearing disorders using DPOAE, gap detection, and speech recognition testing. Outside of research, Ayaan founded the Heart Beats Biology Program at his local mosque in Chicago, where he leads middle school students through biology lessons, and remains actively involved in community volunteering during his breaks. He plans to pursue an MD after NYU and outside of the lab, Ayaan enjoys fishing, playing basketball, and exploring New York City with friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Email: ayaan.mustafa@mssm.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tiana Spence <\/strong>\u00a0 |<\/strong> High School Research Assistant<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tiana Spence is a high school senior and current research intern in the Motivation Pathways Lab at Mount Sinai, where she explores the intersections of mental health and human connection. As a participant in the Lloyd Sherman Biomedical Sciences Enrichment Program, Tiana is passionate about understanding the biological and emotional factors that shape behavior. She plans to major in nursing and eventually work in a behavioral health center supporting at-risk LGBTQ+ teens. Outside the lab, Tiana loves playing video games, spending time with friends, and connecting with people from all walks of life\u2014driven by a genuine curiosity about what makes each person feel seen, understood, and cared for.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ALUMNI<\/h5>\n
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Cristina Ba\u00f1uelos\u00a0<\/strong>(MD\/PhD Student; Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine)<\/p>\n

Varshini\u00a0<\/strong>Balasubramanian\u00a0<\/strong>(Lab technician; UT Dallas)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ty Bell<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(student; Middlebury College)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Kaesha Bowers\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>(mental health counselor)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Jeffrey Chen<\/strong> (MD student; University of Pittsburg School of Medicine)<\/p>\n

Ansa Didomenico<\/strong> (student; California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo)<\/p>\n

Soubia Hasan<\/strong> (student; New Jersey Institute of Technology)<\/p>\n

Haniya Hussainy<\/strong> (student; Rutgers University)<\/p>\n

Anam Khan <\/strong>(Clinical Research Coordinator; Massachusetts General Hospital Hardvard Medical School)<\/p>\n

Fareedah Lawal<\/strong> (study coordinator; Albert Einstein College of Medicine)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lauren Lepow<\/strong> (Assistant Professor; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)<\/span><\/p>\n

Pias Malaker<\/strong> (MD\/PhD student; University of Missouri School of Medicine)<\/p>\n

Priscilla Morales<\/strong> (private practice)<\/p>\n

Gopi Neppala<\/strong> (MD student;\u00a0University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville)<\/span><\/p>\n

Siddhartha Peri<\/strong> (MD Student; Drexel School of Medicine)<\/span><\/p>\n

Annabelle Peterson<\/strong> (student)<\/span><\/p>\n

Azra Rangwala<\/strong> (student; The Cooper Union)<\/span><\/p>\n

Brittany Tocco<\/strong> (DO student; Rocky Vista University College of Medicine<\/span>)<\/p>\n

Ariella Wagner<\/strong> (MD student; Tufts University School of Medicine<\/span>)<\/p>\n

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