Welcome to the PATH Lab!
The Psychosis, Paranoia, & Threat Dysregulation (PATH) Lab is directed by Dr. Linlin Fan, and is housed in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Macau.
Our research program integrates the domains of clinical psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience, with two overarching goals:
1) to identify and characterize mechanisms of threat dysregulation (e.g., paranoia) and socioemotional processes in psychopathology, particularly in psychosis;
2) to develop effective neuromodulation techniques (e.g., brain stimulation) and psychosocial treatments based on mindfulness/self-compassion, with the aim of improving social functioning in individuals suffering from pathological threat perception.
Our vision:
- We are committed to employing a holistic and integrative approach to help individuals suffering from psychosis and abnormal threat perception.
- We strive to guide individuals towards pathways leading to an adaptive life, focusing not just on managing symptoms but also on improving social adaptiveness and daily functioning.
- Through our research, we aim to empower individuals to flourish despite everyday challenges.
Our research program integrates the domains of clinical psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience, with two overarching goals:
1) to identify and characterize mechanisms of threat dysregulation (e.g., paranoia) and socioemotional processes in psychopathology, particularly in psychosis;
2) to develop effective neuromodulation techniques (e.g., brain stimulation) and psychosocial treatments based on mindfulness/self-compassion, with the aim of improving social functioning in individuals suffering from pathological threat perception.
Our vision:
- We are committed to employing a holistic and integrative approach to help individuals suffering from psychosis and abnormal threat perception.
- We strive to guide individuals towards pathways leading to an adaptive life, focusing not just on managing symptoms but also on improving social adaptiveness and daily functioning.
- Through our research, we aim to empower individuals to flourish despite everyday challenges.
Dr. Fan will be reviewing applications for the admission of graduate students. Prospective graduate students are welcome to reach out before submitting their official application. Please attached your CV and research proposal when reaching out. Preferred candidates generally have at least 2-3 publications (at least 1-2 first-authored publications) in recognized journals in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, or public health.
Undergraduate students seeking research experience are also encouraged to contact Dr. Fan for opportunities in the lab. Open positions may be available starting Fall 2026. Year 2 and Year 3 students are preferred and are expected to commit to lab research activities for 2-3 years. Please attach your CV with GPA and research interests and experiences when reaching out.
Undergraduate students seeking research experience are also encouraged to contact Dr. Fan for opportunities in the lab. Open positions may be available starting Fall 2026. Year 2 and Year 3 students are preferred and are expected to commit to lab research activities for 2-3 years. Please attach your CV with GPA and research interests and experiences when reaching out.
