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    Cindy J Aaronson, PhD

    Education

    Bachelors of Arts, University of South Florida, Tampa

    Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University

    Master of Science, Columbia University School of Social Work

    Research

    Co-investigator, NIMH 1R01-MH071827

    PET Imaging of OFC and Amygdala in Panic Disorder

    The aim of this project is to understand the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in panic disorder patients as compared to a normal population in both states of anticipatory anxiety and panic through PET imaging.

    Principal Investigator, NARSAD Young Investigators Award

    PET Imaging of OFC and Amygdala in Panic Disorder after Treatment with CBT

    The aim of this project is to understand the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in panic disorder patients in both states of anticipatory anxiety and panic after successful treatment with cognitive behavior therapy through PET imaging.