If you feel you may be a good fit for one of our studies, or would just like to learn more about the work that we do, please send all inquiries to uplift@yale.edu.

Please also navigate this link to provide us with some basic demographic information and permission to contact you.

WE ARE SEEKING HEALTHY CONTROLS IN ADDITION TO CLINICAL SUBJECTS.

What is fMRI?

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) is a safe and painless way for us to take images of your brain. Essentially, fMRI is a giant magnet that interacts with the magnetic properties within our own blood to create a spacial map of the brain. During an fMRI, you can expect to rest in the scanner bed for about one hour. We try to make the scan process as comfortable as possible and are able to communicate with you throughout the scan process.

What is PET?

Similar to an fMRI, PET scans are a way to take pictures of your brain. PET is able to examine brain functioning a step further by using a radiotracer to track specific brain processes on a molecular level. The PET scan itself is safe and painless; however, participants must receive and IV and arterial line throughout their scan in order for us to capture complete and accurate measures. If you know yourself to be claustrophobic or sensitive with blood draws, please feel welcome to contact Victoria Hart-Derrick (victoria.hart-derrick@yale.edu) to discuss scan details further and accommodate your needs.

What questions will I be asked?

Throughout your participation with UPLiFT, we will be asking you questions about your demographics, health history, mental health experiences, and mood state. The goal in asking these questions is to try to connect interpersonal and lived experiences with specific neurological processes in those with mental health conditions. Please note that all of our clinicians and RAs have received robust training on how to discuss sensitive topics with care, and we will never ask you to share more details than you are comfortable with.

Will my information be kept private?

Absolutely! With your permission, your records will be retained by UPLiFT staff but they will never be shared beyond our lab. If ever we would like to pass on your information to another lab group at Yale, we will first ask for your informed consent. YOU MAY ASK TO WITHDRAW FROM OUR STUDIES AND/OR HAVE YOUR RECORDS PERMANENTLY DELETED AT ANY TIME.

We eagerly welcome collaborations and invite anyone who is interested to join our bi-montly lab meetings to learn more about paper and project opportunities. To request a zoom invitation, please email uplift@yale.edu

As of Summer 2024, UPLiFT is NOT seeking to hire new RAs.

Dr. Davis IS seeking potential PostDocs for UPLiFT - if you believe you may be a good candidate to join our lab, please email Dr. Davis with your credentials at margaret.t.davis@yale.edu.

While Dr. Davis does not currently accept students into a PhD program at Yale, she does mentor and co-advise for the Yale Interdepartmental Neuroscience PhD program (INP). She also takes on masters students for both the Yale Clinical Psychology masters program and the Yale Developmental and Neuropsychological masters program.

Maggie is also an enthusiastic consultant and co-advisor to students across all levels of professional development (undergrads, postbaccs, visiting scholars, graduate students, postdocs, etc.). Should you be interested in learning more about mentorship opportunities, please email Dr. Davis at maragret.t.davis@yale.edu.