Research Scientist
Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research:
Emotional Brain Institute
140 Old Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, NY, 10962
Research Assistant Professor
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
NYU School of Medicine
1 Park Avenue
New York, NY, 10016
 | ccain@nki.rfmh.org |
I am interested in learning and memory processes that contribute to anxiety and coping. I mainly use rodent models in my studies but also collaborate with human researchers. My basic strategy is to isolate anxiety-related memory processes with optimized or novel behavioral protocols, identify the brain systems and core cellular mechanisms underlying these memory processes, and then evaluate the effects of psychoactive drugs. I also pay close attention to individual differences that may contribute to resilience or anxiety susceptibility. My goal is to improve the treatment of human anxiety by 1) suggesting better cognitive-behavioral interventions, 2) identifying commonly prescribed medications that interfere with anxiety treatment, 3) identifying novel or existing drugs that may improve anxiety therapy, and 4) suggesting new ways to tailor therapy and drug treatment to individuals.
