Rachel Thayer
Alumni

B.S., Psychology, University of California, San Diego, 2009.

M.A., Psychology.

Dual PhD, Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience. Graduated 2017

Research Interests:ÌýMy broad areas of interest include neuroimaging and risk-taking behaviors in adolescence. I’m currently interested in how substance use, especially binge drinking and marijuana use, affects adolescent brain development as measured by structural and functional MRI.

About Me:ÌýI grew up in Southern California wine country, so naturally I love wine tasting! I have a massive (gargantuan) sweet tooth and love to paint, draw, hike, and ride horses.