Social and Behavioral Research Branch
The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) aims to develop optimal approaches for the integration of genomic discoveries into clinical and community contexts.
Immersive Simulation Program
The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP), part of SBRB, provides expertise, tools, and support for the integration of immersive tech and other emerging tools with health and medical research.
Learn More![Virtual Reality](/sites/default/files/media/images/2024-05/ISP_square.webp)
Branch Staff
![Laura Koehly](/sites/default/files/media/images/2021-11/koehly_laura.jpg)
Laura M. Koehly, Ph.D.
- Chief & Senior Investigator
- Social and Behavioral Research Branch
![Lawrence Brody](/sites/default/files/media/images/2020-02/Brody_Lawrence.jpg)
Lawrence Brody, Ph.D.
- Director
- Division of Genomics and Society
![Susan Persky](/sites/default/files/media/images/2024-05/persky-susan.jpg)
Susan Persky, Ph.D.
- Associate Investigator
- Social and Behavioral Research Branch
![Philip Shaw](/sites/default/files/media/images/2021-11/shaw_philip.jpg)
Philip Shaw, B.M. B.Ch., Ph.D.
- Senior Investigator
- Social and Behavioral Research Branch
![Vence Bonham](/sites/default/files/media/images/2022-03/bonham_vence2.jpg)
Vence L. Bonham Jr., J.D.
- Acting Deputy Director
- Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office
![Chris Gunter](/sites/default/files/media/images/2019-12/Gunter_Chris.jpg)
Chris Gunter, Ph.D.
- Associate Investigator
- Social and Behavioral Research Branch
![Gustavo P. Sudre, Ph.D.](/sites/default/files/media/images/profiles/2001178112.jpg)
Gustavo P. Sudre, Ph.D.
- Associate Investigator
- Neurobehavioral Clinical Research Section
Last updated: May 8, 2024