Dr. Molly Erickson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Molly Erickson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. Her research primarily focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms that give rise to sensory and cognitive impairments in individuals with schizophrenia. Dr. Erickson employs electroencephalography (EEG) and behavioral testing paradigms to investigate visual attention and working memory deficits in this patient population. Her work aims to elucidate the abnormalities that impact cognitive domains crucial for functional outcomes and overall quality of life. With a background in clinical psychology and neuroscience, she completed her Ph.D. at Indiana University and has held postdoctoral positions at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center and the VA Maryland Health Care System. Dr. Erickson is actively involved in advancing the scientific understanding of psychotic disorders through her contributions to the field of cognitive neuroscience.

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Department of Philosophy