Dr. John Hegarty Ii

Biography

John P. Hegarty II is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, where he serves as the Principal Investigator of the Stanford Clinical Neuroscience Lab. His research primarily focuses on the clinical aspects of cognitive behavioral neuroscience, with an emphasis on examining the neural circuitry associated with important brain-behavior relationships across the psychological and psychiatric domains. He aims to improve the understanding of cognitive behavioral skills development and to create mechanistically driven interventions to enhance precision medicine in mental health. Early in his career, his investigations utilized neuroimaging methods, including MRI and EEG, to study the effects of various drugs and behavioral interventions on the brain, particularly in developing biomarkers for enhancing treatment planning and monitoring. His contributions are notable in areas like identifying neural correlates of cognition and behavior, developing new interventions based on neurobiological responses, and summarizing autism-related research. His postdoctoral training included using advanced neuroimaging to explore significant brain-behavior relationships, particularly in children and individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. Current research projects involve assessing the neurobiology of restricted repetitive behaviors in autistic children and the efficacy of interventions such as N-acetylcysteine (NAC).

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