Sarah L. Friedman

Dr. Sarah L. Friedman is a Research Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, specializing in developmental psychology. Her work focuses on child development, antisemitism, and family contexts. She holds a Ph.D. from the George Washington University (1975), an M.A. from Cornell University (1971), and a B.A. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1969). Her research encompasses preterm birth effects on development, brain-cognition-education interfaces, and longitudinal follow-up strategies.

Dr. Friedman has received prestigious awards, including NIH Merit Awards and multiple fellowships from professional associations. She serves on advisory boards for organizations like the Military Child Education Coalition and the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. Her current research examines antisemitism's impact on Jewish children and interventions against bias.

• Advisory Roles: Child Research Net (Japan), APA Division 7 Executive Committee, and the Association of Jewish Psychologists Research Committee.
• Leadership: APA Division 1 President (2020–2021), APA Council Member (2024–2026).