BRAIN HYGIENE LAB
We aim to better understand the neurobiological underpinnings of how people successfully adapt to stress. By studying non-pharmacological ways to enhance brain health, we can evaluate topics as diverse as the effects of aerobic exercise on the brain to cognitive training programs designed to enhance interoceptive awareness and attention control.
Nathaniel Thom
About me
I've always enjoyed the process of teaching and mentoring so I'm glad to have settled in at Wheaton College in the Biology Department. I teach a variety of courses including introductory biology, advanced cell and developmental biology, anatomy and physiology, and several neuroscience courses. Learn more about my approach to teaching and mentoring.
In terms of research, I am interested in how to protect the brain from the deleterious effects of stress and in the evaluation of programs that aim to improve health through behavioral changes.
My wife and I moved to Wheaton from San Diego, CA. While in SoCal, we lived in one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city, with multi-million dollar homes less than six blocks away from extreme poverty. Through a variety of programs that I've labeled "The Pipeline" students can get involved in public health issues in SD.
