Vincent P. Clark, PhD
Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience
Dr. Vincent Clark
Neuromodulation Technology Consultant
Dr. Vince Clark partners with industry start-ups and academic teams to de-risk and accelerate neuromodulation development. With deep expertise in stimulation technologies and multimodal neuroimaging, he guides study design, targeting strategy, and translational pathways from concept to clinical validation.
Consulting Services
Strategic
Advisory
Independent guidance on platform direction, positioning, and translational strategy.
Program & Study Design
From pilot studies to multi-site trials, protocols built for rigor, scalability, and publishable outcomes.
Grant & Funding Guidance
NIH and foundation-aligned study framing, biomarker strategy, and technical review.
Experimental & Technical Design
Neuromodulation targeting, multimodal imaging integration, closed-loop pipelines, and modeling.
Advisory Board Participation
Ongoing scientific counsel for companies advancing brain stimulation or neurotechnology platforms.
Areas of Expertise
Neuromodulation Technologies
Electrical (tDCS, tACS, tRNS), magnetic (TMS), ultrasound (TUS), light-based stimulation (tPBM), and closed-loop stimulation systems.
Multimodal Neuroimaging
EEG, MEG, fNIRS, and advanced MRI techniques (fMRI, ASL, DTI/DSI, MRS) for mechanism mapping and outcome measurement.
Closed-Loop & Sleep-Based Stimulation
Sleep-stage–linked stimulation pipelines, including acoustic and electrical approaches to enhance learning and memory.
Mechanism Mapping & Biomarkers
Multimodal fusion strategies integrating imaging, connectivity analysis, and neurochemical markers.
Advanced MRI & Method Development
Innovative task design, laminar imaging, 3D MRS, and imaging methods to interrogate brain structure and function.
Computational Modeling & Targeting
Finite element modeling and dose optimization to refine neuromodulation targeting.
Employment
Dr. Clark is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of New Mexico, where he has served since 2002 after beginning his academic career as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Over the course of his career, he has progressed from Associate Professor to full Professor while contributing to research and graduate training in cognitive neuroscience and brain stimulation.
He also serves as Director of the Psychology Clinical Neuroscience Center at the University of New Mexico and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Neuroscience. Over more than two decades in academic neuroscience, he has led federally funded research programs and multidisciplinary teams that advance brain stimulation and neuroimaging technologies.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Clark held multiple leadership roles at The Mind Research Network, including Scientific Director and Director of Neuroscience, and served as Professor of Translational Neuroscience. He has also contributed to doctoral training as Area Head of the Cognition, Brain and Behavior program at the University of New Mexico and has held visiting appointments, including Guest Scholar at the IMT School for Advanced Studies in Lucca, Italy.
Professional Recognition & Honors
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High Research Ranking Award, UNM
2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
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Inducted into TransTech 200,
2016 & 2017
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Invited speaker, TEDxABQ,
2012
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Education Chair (Elected by peers), 2008, & Co-Chair, 2007, 2009-2010
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Post-Doctoral Training Fellowship (Competitive), 1993
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Pre-Doctoral Training Fellowships (Competitive), 1990-1993
Education
Intramural Research Fellow
1993-1997
Ph.D. in Neuroscience
1987-1993
B.S. in Psychobiology
with Honors in Psychology, 1982-1987
Laboratory of Brain and Cognition
National Institute of Mental Health, NIH.
Graduate Program in Neuroscience
University of California, San Diego
Department of Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles