Dr. Thang Le

Biography

Dr. Le uses functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate etiological processes of alcohol use disorder (AUD). His work leverages neuroimaging, physiological recordings, and clinical assessments to elucidate the role of pain response in the maintenance and relapse of AUD. With a background in cognitive neuroscience, Dr. Le previously examined the interplay of control and motivational processes in mood disorders. He continues to integrate various domains in his research to better understand drinking behavior. In 2022, Dr. Le received the NIAAA’s Pathway Independence Award (K99) to study the neural underpinnings of avoidance learning dysfunction in individuals with AUD, aiming to identify biomarkers for the development of relapse in this disorder.

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