About the Lab
Our Team’s research investigates the neural correlates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related mental health conditions, with the goal of advancing innovative, evidence-based treatments.
The lab also examines the neural mechanisms of minority stress through an intersectional lens, addressing how systemic inequities shape brain processes and mental health outcomes.
Using advanced neuroimaging techniques, the Nicholson Neurolab seeks to deepen understanding of the neurobiological factors underlying mental health disorders—particularly those that disproportionately affect marginalized communities—and translate these insights into more effective and accessible interventions.
Dr. Andrew Nicholson
Vice President of Research
Meet the Founder
Dr. Andrew Nicholson completed his Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Western University, Canada, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. He additionally completed two postdoctoral fellowships at the Homewood Research Institute (HRI), Canada, and at the University of Vienna, Austria.
Nicholson is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa and is the Vice President of Research at the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families. Dr. Nicholson also holds the Atlas Institute Chair of Minority Stress and Trauma Research and is a Scientist at the University of Ottawa’s Institute of Mental Health Research.
