Georgina Moreno, Ph.D.

Biography

Dr. Georgina Moreno is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Originally from Houston, Texas, Dr. Moreno graduated with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Iowa and completed her postdoctoral studies at New York University. She also holds a graduate certification in Multicultural Education and Culturally Competent Practice from the University of Iowa.

Dr. Moreno's research explores affective neuroscience, particularly stress, emotion, and decision-making, with a growing focus on feminist and cultural psychology. Dr. Moreno is the Director of the Neuroscience and Behavior Program, a concentration within the Psychology M.S. Program, and the Director of the Latinx and Latin American Studies Program, a minor program at UHCL.

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Areas of Expertise

• Affective neuroscience
• Latinx psychology
• Stress
• Decision making
• Emotion

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Publications

Malin, D. H., Campbell, J. R.*, Tsai, P.*, Moreno, G.L., Chapman, H.L.*, Burstein, E.S., & Ward, C.P. (2023). Pimavanserin reverses multiple measures of anxiety in a modified rodent model of traumatic stress. European Journal of Pharmacology, 939, 175437.

Bistricky, S., Sublett, L. W., Moreno, G.L., Palmer, L.E.*, & Marek, R.J. (2022). Self-Other Balance in Context: A Quiet Ego May Be Meaningful and Adaptive in Latinx/Hispanic Cultures and Work Settings. Psychological Reports. Epub ahead of print.

Sublett, L., Johnston, A., Walther, C., Seahorn, C., Moreno, G.L., & Brownlee, L.* (2022). Speed-Dating for Group Formation: Removing the Romance and Adding the Pedagogy. Teaching of Psychology. Epub ahead of print.

Moreno, G.L., (2021). Chapter 16: Social Wellness [Online Course]. In Fahmy, R. (Ed.), NASM Certified Wellness Coach. National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Moreno, G. L., Amman, E., Espeland, M.A., Wallace, R., Robinson, J., Kaseda, E.*, & Denburg, N.L. (2022). The influence of social support on cognitive health in older women: A Women's Health Initiative Study. Journal of Women and Aging, 34(3). 394-410.

Belfi, A. M., Moreno, G. L., Gugliano, M.*, & Neill, C.* (2022). Musical reward across the lifespan. Aging & Mental Health, 26(5), 1-8.

Moreno, G. L., Bruss, J. & Denburg, N. L. (2017).  Perceived stress is related to decreased prefrontal cortex volumes among healthy older adults. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 39(4), 313-325.

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Courses (Current Academic Year)

• Biological Basis of Behavior
• Latinx Psychology
• Neuroscience Research Methods

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Research Projects

Dr. Moreno's research explores affective neuroscience, particularly stress, emotion, and decision-making, with a growing focus on feminist and cultural psychology.

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Awards and Accomplishments

• UHCL Center for Faculty Development Fellowship, 2021-2024
• UHCL Women's & Gender Studies Mieszkuc Professorship, 2022-2023
• Institute for Academic Feminist Psychologists Scholar, 2018
• NYU Postdoctoral and Transition Program for Academic Diversity Fellowship, 2015-2017
• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, 2011-2015

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