The translational Social cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (tSCAN) lab, focuses on the causes, consequences, and prevention of human suffering related to affective states, such as pain and anger, as they manifest at the intersection of chronic pain (e.g. Fibromyalgia, Migraine) and psychopathological (e.g., Depression, Anxiety) conditions.

These strongly co-morbid conditions are globally, the leading factors contributing to years living with disability, resulting in incredible personal, societal, and financial costs. To address these issues, the tSCAN lab uses a bio-psycho-social approach, combining methods from cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, and health informatics, while integrating perspectives from emotion science, social psychology, and pain medicine, amongst others.