Elizabeth A. Phelps

Elizabeth A. Phelps is a renowned American neuroscientist and psychologist who studies how emotions, especially fear and anxiety, influence brain function and behavior. Her research helps us understand how the brain processes emotional experiences and how this knowledge can inform treatments for mental health conditions like phobias, PTSD, and depression. She combines brain imaging techniques, like fMRI, with psychological experiments to explore the neural mechanisms underlying emotion regulation and decision-making. Her work advances both basic neuroscience and clinical approaches to improving mental health outcomes.