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Brain Imaging and Behavior Study

We are currently recruiting individuals between the ages of 20 and 55 who:

• have had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, OR
• have never had a brain injury and have no other diagnoses or injuries

to participate in a brain imaging study that examines how the brain functions to complete thinking tasks.  If you are interested in learning more about the study, please email us at:  CNNLab@unl.edu and mention the EEG and fMRI study. 

Prospective Graduate Students

The CNN Lab plans on reviewing applications  for a student in the clinical area to start in Fall 2026.

Applicants must have interests in conducting brain injury research and providing clinical service in underserved populations, such as individuals involved with the legal system, survivors of intimate partner violence, and others.  Competitive applicants will have a background in human subjects neuropsychological research and traumatic brain injury. 

Out of equity and fairness to all applicants, Dr. Chiou and current students of the lab will not accept invitations to meet with applicants until a formal invitation to interview with the program has been made.  However, if you have a very specific question that would impact your decision whether or not to apply to the lab, you may reach out to Dr. Chiou via email (kchiou2@unl.edu).

Note on advanced graduate training in clinical neuropsychology at UNL: Students interested in the academic and clinical study of brain and behavior relationships are able to pursue neuropsychology as a concentrated area of study within the Clinical Psychology Training Program. In addition to completing the core competency requirements of the clinical program, students choosing to specialize in this area will be expected to complete additional coursework, clinical practica, and research in the area of neuropsychology that conform to the education and training practices set forth by the Houston Conference Guidelines (https://www.scn40.org/uploads/4/7/2/2/47220679/houston_conference.pdf). Coursework in neuropsychology and neuroscience are offered through the Psychology department and others on campus or within the University of Nebraska system. Clinical training in neuropsychological assessment is made possible through an in-house, specialty clinic, the Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic (NPAC) residing in the Department's Psychological Consultation Clinic (PCC), as well as close partnerships with local area hospitals and providers (e.g., Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Nebraska Medical Center). The abundance of invaluable resources at the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior (CB3) such as advanced neuroimaging equipment, provide an enriched setting for collaborative research opportunities. 

Undergraduate Student Research Assistants:  

There are currently no openings for undergraduate research assistants in the lab.  Please feel free to check back periodically for any new updates!