Dr. Gregory Samanez Larkin

Biography

Gregory Russell Samanez-Larkin is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. His research focuses on the examination of how motivation, emotion, and cognition influence decision-making and health behaviors across the lifespan. He works at the intersection of several subfields including psychology, neuroscience, economics, and human development. His specific areas of interest include affective science, cognitive neuroscience, behavioral economics, and consumer finance. Samanez-Larkin employs a combination of behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, particularly detailed measurements of functional brain activity through fMRI, to understand the cognitive processes involved in decision-making. Through his work, he aims to shed light on how emotional and cognitive factors influence choices and behaviors, particularly in the context of aging and development. Samanez-Larkin has received notable grants from prestigious organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Mental Health to further his research.

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