Research and Scholarship
Dr. Houck focuses on translational neuroscience, in particular the neurobiological mechanisms of behavior change. Much of his research has applied of neuroimaging and psychotherapy process research to the study of behavior change, including the use of magnetoencephalography (MEG) to test the neural substrates of motivational interviewing (MI) in substance use disorder. In addition, he is testing neuromodulation as a means of enhancing treatment for alcohol use disorder.