Brie Reid

Dr. Brie Reid is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, affiliated with the Bouve College of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on how early social experiences, nutrition, and environmental stressors (e.g., climate change, food insecurity) shape human development across the lifespan. She investigates stress physiology, immune system adaptation, and nutrient metabolism, particularly in vulnerable populations such as internationally adopted youth and those exposed to early adversity.

• Education: PhD in Developmental Psychobiology (not explicitly stated but implied by research focus).
• Affiliations: REID Lab at the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, Northeastern University.

Her work integrates psychobiology and nutrition science to understand developmental trajectories, addressing topics like prenatal stress, adolescent stress responses, and the long-term impacts of institutional care. The REID Lab emphasizes global health equity, studying populations in diverse environments including rural Zambia and post-institutionalized children.

Research highlights include examining cortisol regulation, iron metabolism's role in neurodevelopment, and the interplay between social adversity and immune system dysregulation. She has pioneered studies on how puberty mediates the effects of early adversity and advocates for disability-affirming healthcare practices.

• Awards/Grants: Not explicitly listed in provided text.
• Lab Leadership: REID Lab leads interdisciplinary projects with a focus on justice, curiosity, and integrity.