SCAMPI Team

Primary Investigator

Dr. Samantha Fede

Dr. Fede came to Auburn University in 2021. Before that, she conducted research at NIAAA, University of New Mexico, Virginia Tech, and George Mason University. She has expertise in clinical cognitive neuroscience, including fMRI neuroimaging techniques, neurofeedback, and quantitative analysis. Dr. Fede has previously worked with populations including undergraduate students, incarcerated adults, community-based substance users, and treatment seeking individuals with alcohol use disorder. Dr. Fede’s overall research goals are to use neuroscience to understand and improve trajectories associated with psychopathology and high risk behaviors, such as substance use. See publications for specific work done by Dr. Fede prior to and since founding the SCAMPI lab. 

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Lab Coordinator

Olly Davis

Olly Davis received their Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from Auburn University in 2023. They are interested in neurodiversity, morality, bias, and pro- and antisocial behavior. They joined the lab in Spring 2024 and plan to pursue a PhD in the field.

Taylor Watson

Taylor joined the lab in January of 2024. She is a senior at Auburn University studying psychology with a minor in business with plans to pursue a post graduate degree in Clinical Psychology. Her research interests include substance use and its effects on decision making and emotional processes.

Sarah Frazier

Sarah joined the lab in May of 2023. She is a junior at Auburn University majoring in neuroscience. She plans to pursue either dental school post-graduation, and is involved in the International Buddy program, Neuroscience Club, Pre-Dental Association at Auburn, and Volunteer AO.

Rio Palmeira

Rio joined the lab in May of 2023. She is a senior at Auburn University majoring in biomedical sciences with minors in psychology and dance. She is interested in the brain-body connection and neuroscience techniques such as neurofeedback. She is involved in the campus radio station–WEGL 91.1 FM and enjoys dancing, hiking, and listening to live music in her free time.