Lab Members

Meghan Davis Caulfield, PhD

I earned my Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from Rutgers University and received postdoctoral training at the Kessler Foundation and Villanova University. My research focuses on exploring individual differences in cognitive and neural functioning, with a specific emphasis on understanding how these differences relate to the risk for anxiety, brain injury, and healthy aging. As a member of the Department of Psychology at Seton Hall University, I also teach undergraduate courses in Psychology and Neuroscience.

When I am not on campus I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, hiking, skiing, and cooking.

 

 

 

 

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Student scientists play a vital role in advancing our research at the Cognition and Neuroscience Lab. Students can engage in research in a variety of ways and levels, depending on their interests and availability. Within the Psychology Department Honors Program, students receive close mentorship in the research process and guidance as we craft innovative studies as part of their honors research projects. Through our Experiential Learning course, students receive hands-on training and experience in the research process as they serve as valuable Research Assistants. Beyond structured programs, students have the opportunity to volunteer or engage in research activities in various capacities, enriching their academic experience and contributing to our work at SHU CAN.

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Honors Students Class of 2026

 

Alyssa Housley: Alyssa is a B.S. Psychology major and Data Analytics minor. She is from Mascoutah, Illinois. She is currently serving as the president of the Seton Hall Psychology Club and the student coordinator for Dare to Care, a student mental health initiative. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys reading, working out, and exploring New York City. She is especially interested in military psychology and aspires to conduct research at a Veteran’s Affairs hospital.

 

 

 

 

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Gabriella DeGuzman: Gabriella is pursuing her B.S. in Psychology while on a pre-medical track. She is from Poughkeepsie, New York. She is currently working as a pediatric medical assistant and is part of the Servant Leadership Program at Seton Hall. In her free time, Gabriella enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling. She is especially interested in neuroscience and aspires to work with children and families while expanding the clinical applications of related research.

 

 

 

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Research Assistants

 

Sydney Cowhig: Sydney is pursuing a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Data Analytics. She became fascinated by cognitive neuroscience after taking Dr. Caulfield’s class her sophomore year! She aspires to attend graduate school to earn her PhD in neuroscience or a related field, and to continue to do what she loves – doing research! When she’s not learning about the brain, Sydney enjoys going to church, reading, cooking, and going to the gym.

 

 

 

 

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Annapurna Saha: Annapurna is pursuing a B.S. in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry through the Joint BS/MD Program. During her first year, she assisted in Dr. Kelly Goedert’s Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, where she developed a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience and psychology research. Having become fascinated by the brain and behavior through both personal and academic experiences, she is excited to continue exploring these interests at the SHUCAN Lab. Annapurna hopes to carry forward her love for science into a medical career grounded in empathy, growth, and evidence-based practice

 

 

 

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Valerie Sorrentino: Valerie is pursuing a major in Psychology and a minor in Data Analytics. She is planning to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and to further specialize as a Clinical Neuropsychologist. Her research career began in William Paterson University’s Neuropsychology Lab as a junior in high school and she continues to foster her passion for research at Seton Hall by joining the ICUPO research team and through her interests in neurology, she joined SHUCAN. In her free time, she enjoys baking, painting and spending time with friends and family.

 

 

 

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Nicoletta Younani: Niki is pursuing a B.A in Psychology with a Data Analytics minor and a Certificate in Business. She is currently involved in Dare to Care, a student mental health organization on campus, and is the Director of Panhellenic Relations in Alpha Omicron Pi. In her free time, Niki loves to run, hike, watch movies, and explore New York City with her friends! She hopes to work in Industrial/Organizational psychology and utilize her cognitive neuroscience background there.

 

 

 

 

Zain Arfeen

Mmesooma Ejike

Daniela Notinaru

 

 

Past Honors Students

Class of 2025: 

Amanda Burns: “Behavioral inhibition and cognitive control in an Emotional Go/No-Go task.”

Rachel Gerrie: “Bad Decisions or Brain Injury? The neurocognitive consequences of concussions in college students.”

Past Research Assistants

Spring 2025: Ashley Gurbillon, Taylor Musso

Fall 2024: Alyssa Queen

Spring 2024: Cristina Miranda, Jessica Opoku, Reva Pavithran, Chloe Perez, Alexandra Serves