Adrian Raine

Adrian Raine is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, holding joint appointments in the Departments of Criminology, Psychiatry, and Psychology. He is renowned for pioneering Neurocriminology, a discipline integrating neuroscience with criminological inquiry. His research focuses on biological underpinnings of antisocial behavior, including psychopathy, aggression, and violence. Raine directs the Mauritius Child Health Project, a 50+ year longitudinal study examining child development and health impacts on antisocial outcomes.

He earned his B.A., M.A., and D.Phil. in Experimental Psychology from Oxford University and York University. His work employs advanced techniques like structural/functional brain imaging, neuroendocrinology, and transcranial stimulation. Key areas include nutritional interventions (e.g., omega-3 and vitamin D supplementation), autonomic nervous system functioning, and the biopsychosocial model of criminality.

Raine's research highlights biological risk factors like low resting heart rate, diminished empathy, and brain abnormalities. He advocates for neuroscience-informed penal policies, emphasizing prevention over punishment. Recent studies explore bidirectional relationships between sleep quality and child behavior, as well as cross-cultural psychopathology patterns.

• Lab Focus: Biological interventions, antisocial behavior, and neurocriminology
• Key Projects: Mauritius Child Health Project, ABCD Study collaborations
• Techniques: fMRI, EEG, nutritional trials, behavioral assessments

He develops validated clinical tools like the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire (SPQ), Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire (RPQ), and Selfishness Scale (SQ). His work bridges basic science and practical applications in criminal justice and mental health systems.