Travis Research Institute

The Center for Biopsychosocial Research 

The Center for Biopsychosocial Research seeks to understand the interactions between neural and biologic systems and the social, psychological, and spiritual/religious functioning of persons. Major areas of study have involved the cognitive disabilities associated with congenital brain abnormalities, the role of interactions between the two cerebral hemispheres in higher human mental processes, autonomic/affective responses in depression and panic disorder, and health and illness prevention.  

Co-Directors: Drs. Warren S. Brown, Alexis Abernethy 

Faculty (in alphabetical order): Drs. Alexis Abernethy, Warren S. Brown, Sarah DeBoard Marion, Archibald Hart, and Lynn K. Paul 

Research topics and projects 

  • Neuropsychology and Neuroscience
    • Neuroscience and Virtue  
    • Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum  
    • Cognitive Profile of Aging Adults 
    • Autonomic Psychophysiology and Behavior 
     
  • Spirituality and Health
    • Psychophysiological Study of Worship  
    • Spirituality and Cancer Screening   
     
  • Neurocognitive Disorders and Interventions