Matthew Green Email & Phone Number

Department of Psychology

Toronto, Canada Area

My research examined the influence of experiential (e.g., natural rewards and aversive states) and pharmacological (e.g., drugs of abuse) interventions on psychological processes (e.g., stress, addiction, learning and memory, and affective states) by measuring behavioural and neurobiological responses. The goal of my research was to identify the molecular correlates associated with changes in behaviour and psychology, with the hope to identify, a) the positive and negative effects of exposure, b) the underlying neural mechanisms, c) potential therapeutic targets, and d) phenotypes/genotypes that are associated with vulnerability and resilience. To elucidate the mechanisms that mediate the effects of my manipulations, I utilized pharmacological agents (agonist, antagonists, inhibitors) directed at specific and localized targets.

As course instructor, I created the format for the course, developed the syllabus, selected articles for discussion, and administered lectures. Lecture topics ranged from DNA, epigenetics, and human brain development to the neuroscience of emotion, perception, and attention. Students also learned about advanced techniques in neuroscience (e.g., qPCR, CRISPR, fMRI, DREADDs, TMS, etc) and discussed original research and opinion papers on current topics in the field. As course instructor, I was responsible for guiding discussions, marking presentations, and developing and grading tests.

Toronto, Canada Area

MyBlueprint is the premier software platform for education and career planning. Utilized by school boards across Canada, MyBlueprint provides information on education and employment requirements and opportunities, helps students to understand their strengths and interests, and allows them to take a proactive approach to planning their future. As a Research Consultant, I helped the platform to develop and validate personality inventories that students could use to self-actualize and further their success. My role involved researching the theory and application of these tests and making recommendations regarding structure and content, so that students could gain accurate and useful information.

In 2017, I was hired to consult on a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grant application. My job was to research the theory and application of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and to provide advice on how to design a GWAS study to examine the genetic contribution to various psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression and suicidal behaviour). My contract afforded me the opportunity to learn and demonstrate mastery of subject matter that was unrelated to my doctorate work. The team of researchers were awarded a $1.43 million grant to conduct their research.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Psychology - Behavioural Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Award Winner ($105,000 CAD) / Ontario Graduate.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Psychology - Behavioural Neuroscience

Academic Excellence Award for a Master's Thesis (Awarded by the Canadian Psychological Association) / Dean of Graduate Studies Entrance.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba (Honours), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Varsity AthleteGraduated First-Class Standing for having the highest grade-point average / Recipient.