Amanda Tarullo

Amanda Tarullo is an Assistant Professor at Boston University, specializing in the neural and behavioral development of infants and young children. Her research focuses on how early experiences, particularly stress, shape brain development and subsequent cognitive and socio-emotional outcomes.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Minnesota

Research Interests:

Dr. Tarullo employs electroencephalogram (EEG) to study infant brain activity, identifying patterns that predict later developmental outcomes. Her work spans both typically developing and at-risk populations, aiming to understand resilience mechanisms in children exposed to early adversity. Key research areas include:

• Neurodevelopmental effects of early life stress
• EEG biomarkers of socio-emotional and cognitive functioning
• Cross-cultural developmental psychology
• Biological stress regulation in early childhood

Publications Overview:

Her extensive publication record (2005-2025) demonstrates a longitudinal commitment to understanding early brain development across diverse global contexts. Recent work examines maternal and child health in South Africa, neural activity in Pakistani children, and the intersection of poverty, sleep, and stress physiology. The research consistently integrates neuroscience methodologies with developmental psychology frameworks.

Contact: atarullo@bu.edu