Behavioral Neuroscience
and Psychophysiology Lab
Our Story
In the Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychophysiology lab, our principal research focus is the investigation of pain using cognitive, behavioral, and electrophysiological methods, including EEG. We are primarily interested in pain approach-avoidance conflicts, and the cognitive and neurophysiological effects of the use of cannabinoids for analgesia. We also collaborate on projects aimed as assessment of vaccine approach-avoidance conflicts. Dr. Harris Bozer engages in the scholarship of teaching and learning, specifically the integration of primary literature into undergraduate psychology and neuroscience courses.
Current Trainees
Isabella Casmedes, B.S.
Thesis Student and Lab Manager
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Isabella has a BS in General Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience from Tarleton State University. Isabella joined the lab in 2022, and is currently a MS Applied Psychology Student.
Jenna Gagliardi, B.S.
UG Student and Lab Member
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Jenna joined the lab in 2022 as an Undergraduate Research Assistant studying General Psychology at Tarleton State University, with a Minor in Neuroscience. After graduation, Jenna intends to continue to work in the lab while obtaining a MS in Applied Psychology.
Sarah Love
UG Student and Lab Member
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Sarah Love joined the lab in the fall of 2022, and we cannot wait to see her get started in the field of neuroscience!
Simone Dickson, B.S.
Thesis Student
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Simone has a BS in General Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience from Tarleton State University. Simone joined the lab in the Fall of 2022, and is currently a MS Applied Psychology Student.
Don Francis
Founder & CEO
Ashley Jones
Tech Lead
Tess Brown
Office Manager
Lisa Rose
Product Manager
Previous Lab Members
Simon Rook, MS
Former Thesis Student and Lab Member
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Simon joined the lab in 2021 as a MS student in Applied Psychology, and has investigated empathy as a moderator of pain altruism. Simon's thesis study was aimed at investigating a novel approach-avoidance paradigm- "Validation of the Approach-Avoidance Paradigm: Investigating Differences in Risk Preference Between Chronic Pain and Pain-Free Subjects."
Colton Sims, MS
Former Thesis Student
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Colton completed a thesis in the lab titled Investigating the Role of Auditory Cues on Pain Catastrophizing" and will graduate from Tarleton State University with a MS in Applied Psychology in the Spring of 2022.
Kayli Colpitts, MS
Former "All the Things" including UG Student Lab Member, Graduate Student Lab Member, Lab Manager, and Thesis Student
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Kayli joined the lab as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in 2018. After graduating with a BS in Psychology and minor in Biology from Tarleton State University, Kayli began as a Graduate Research Assistant, Lab Manager, and Thesis Student in the lab. Kayli worked on a number of projects in the lab investigating EEG outcomes related to pain approach-avoidance and cannabis and pain. Kayli's thesis was titled "Investigation of the Relationship between Mental Workload and Chronic Pain." After graduating with a MS in Applied Psychology from Tarleton State University, Kayli went on to work as a Data Analyst then Research Coordinator at The University of New Mexico in Albequerque. Kayli is currently in the PhD program at Texas A&M Institute of Neuroscience studying spinal cord injury. Hear Kayli talk about conducting research as an undergrad here.
Katie Seymour, BS
Former UG Student Lab Member
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Kathryn joined the lab in 2018 as an Undergraduate Research Assistant focused on investigations of pain and cannabis using EEG. After graduating with a BS in Biomedical Science and minor in Neuroscience at Tarleton State University, Katie went on to graduate school to study Biomedical Science at Wake Forest University while interning in neurology.
Cristian Botello, MS
Former "All the Things" including UG Student Lab Member, Graduate Student Lab Member, Lab Manager, and Thesis Student
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Cristian joined the lab as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in 2017. After graduating with a BS in Psychology from Tarleton State University, Cristian served as a Graduate Research Assistant, Lab Manager, and Thesis Student. Cristian worked on a number of projects in the lab investigating EEG outcomes related to pain approach-avoidance, cannabis and pain, and pain altruism. Cristian's thesis was titled "The Effects of Chronic Pain and Empathy on an Individual's Moral Motivation." After graduating with a MS in Applied Psychology from Tarleton State University, Cristian is attending a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where he is completing research in neuroscience and motivation.
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Kody Lamb, MS
Former Thesis Student
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Kody completed a thesis from 2017-2018 while working on a MS in Applied Psychology titled "Collegiate Rodeo Athletes and Concussions" (see a spotlight here). Fun facts: Kody was the first graduate of the MS in Applied Psychology program and was also selected to give the graduation speech (watch here).
Tracy Brown, MS
Former "All the Things" including UG Student Lab Member, Graduate Student Lab Member, Lab Manager, and Thesis Student
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Tracy joined the lab as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in 2016. After graduating with a BS in Psychology at Tarleton State University, Tracy served as a Graduate Research Assistant, Lab Manager, and Thesis Student in the lab. Tracy worked on a number of projects in the lab investigating EEG outcomes related to pain approach-avoidance, cannabis and pain, and pain altruism. Tracy's thesis was titled "Investigating Chronic Pain in a Work Setting Using Electroencephalography and an Approach Avoidance Task." After graduating with a MS in Applied Psychology, Tracy is employed as an Adjunct Professor at Tarleton State University, and is currently a doctoral student at UT Dallas under the mentorship of Dr. Francesca Filbey.
Callie (Bland) de la Cerda, MA
Former UG Student Lab Member
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Callie joined the lab in 2016 as an Undergraduate Research Assistant focused on investigations of pain approach-avoidance using EEG. After graduating with a BS in Psychology at Tarleton, Callie went on to graduate from Texas State University with a Masters degree in Psychological Research where she studied under Katherine Rice Warnell, completing a thesis titled 'The Effect of Group Membership on Social Behavior in Young Children." Callie is currently a PhD student at The University of Texas at Dallas studying Psychology. Callie has previously worked as an Instructor of Psychology in Waco and is currently an adjunct professor at Tarleton State University. ​
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Abby Hartman, MS
Former UG Student Lab Member and Lab Manager
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Abby joined the lab as the first Undergraduate Research Assistant in 2016 when the EEG lab first opened, and focused on investigations of pain approach-avoidance using EEG. Abby also served as the Lab Manager before graduating with a BS in Psychology from Tarleton State University. Abby went on to graduate from Southern Methodist University with a Masters Degree in Counseling. Abby was instrumental in starting up the lab and will always hold a special place in our hearts.