Social Networks & Neuroscience Lab (SNN Lab)

At the SNN Lab, we explore the intricate web connecting social networks, the human brain, and health outcomes. Our research is driven by three fundamental inquiries:

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  The Social Basis of the Brain Investigating how our surrounding social structures and interactions physically shape and change the human brain.
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  The Neural Basis of the Social Decoding the neurological mechanisms that allow human beings to navigate and maintain complex social networks.
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  Behavioral & Health Implications Analyzing the interactive role of networks and neurology in determining individual behavior and long-term health.

Our work is grounded in lab-directed longitudinal studies, including KSHAP (Korean Social Life, Health, and Aging Project), KSAH (Korean Study of Adolescent Health), and KCWIS (Korean Child Wellbeing Index Survey). By integrating Social Network Analysis (SNA), Neuroimaging, and Machine Learning, we translate complex interdisciplinary data into insights for a healthier society.