جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sharna Jamadarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Ageing
• Healthy Ageing
• Parenthood
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Sharna Jamadar is an Associate Professor (Research) and NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health & Monash Biomedical Imaging, Monash University. She leads the Cognitive Neuroimaging Lab, focusing on how life experiences, particularly parenthood and aging, influence brain function and resilience. Her work integrates multimodal neuroimaging techniques such as PET, fMRI, EEG, and eye-tracking to study brain connectivity and metabolic efficiency. Research & Grants: She has secured over $12M in grants from ARC and NHMRC. Her lab pioneered simultaneous PET/MR imaging, enabling high-resolution mapping of brain function and metabolism. Key projects include investigating Alzheimer's disease interventions and the neuroscience of parenthood. Awards & Recognition: Awards include the ACNS Young Investigator Award (2023), Distinguished Early Career Contribution (2018), and Superstars of STEM (2018). She participates in leadership programs like ATSE Elevate Leaders (2023). Service & Advocacy: Serves on the Australian Academy of Science Equity & Diversity Group, co-founded Australasian Women in Neuroscience Network, and contributes to over 200 media pieces (BBC, New Scientist, etc.). Lab & Collaborations: The Cognitive Neuroimaging Lab collaborates globally, focusing on healthy aging, brain metabolic efficiency, and parenthood's cognitive impacts. Projects include studying Alzheimer's interventions and sleep disruption in neurodegeneration.

Fang Jiangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Sensory Systems
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Fang Jiang is the Chair of the Psychology Department and an Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her research focuses on the relationship between brain structure/function and behavior, particularly cross-modal plasticity in sensory-deprived populations. She employs neuroimaging and behavioral measures, with notable work on auditory motion processing in early-blind individuals and age-related sensory deficits. Jiang earned her Ph.D. in Cognition and Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Dallas (2007) and holds significant awards, including the NIH K99/R00 Award (2013) and a Human Frontier Science Program Fellowship (2008-2011). Education: Ph.D. in Cognition and Neuroscience, University of Texas at Dallas, 2007 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Human Frontier Science Program, 2008-2011 Research Interests: Neural mechanisms of cross-modal plasticity Visual, auditory, and tactile integration Developmental adaptations in sensory deprivation Age-related sensory and cognitive changes Neuroimaging and behavioral experimental methods Key Research Trends: Recent articles emphasize cross-modal processing, sensory adaptation, and multisensory integration across populations like the blind, deaf, and older adults. Work spans visual illusions (e.g., Flashed Face Distortion Effect), motor-sensory synchronization, and structural engineering applications. Awards: NIH Pathway to Independence (K99/R00) Award (2013) Human Frontier Science Program Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008-2011) Advising & Grants: Leads the Plasticity Lab, investigating brain-behavior relationships. Collaborates on NIH-funded projects exploring cross-modal plasticity and sensory adaptation. Advises students on neuroimaging and behavioral experiments. Labs/Teams: Director of the Jiang Plasticity Lab, which studies neural reorganization and sensory integration in diverse populations.

Ali Abediمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wireless Communications
• Sensor Networks
• Biomedical Engineering
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Ali Abedi is the Associate Vice President for Research and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maine. He leads the UMaine Artificial Intelligence and Space initiatives. Previously, he served as a visiting Associate Professor at the University of Maryland and Guest Researcher at NIST, with a NASA Faculty Fellowship in 2016. He directs the WiSe-Net Lab, focusing on wireless communications, sensor networks for structural monitoring, space exploration, and biomedical applications. His research spans sleep sensing systems for neurological disorders, medical diagnostics, and sensor technology innovation. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Waterloo, 2004), MSc (Sharif University of Technology, 1998), BSc (Sharif University of Technology, 1996). Research interests include biomedical signal analysis for early disease detection (e.g., Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injury), sensor network design for healthcare and infrastructure monitoring, and AI-driven medical technologies. His recent work emphasizes wearable sensors and machine learning for clinical diagnostics. He holds a Senior Member status in IEEE and serves as Vice President of IEEE Council on Radio Frequency Identification (CRFID). He is also a Board Member of the Maine Space Corporation.

• Brain Network Connectivity
• Neuroimaging (fMRI/MEG/EEG)
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Peter Fransson is a Professor of Brain System Physiology at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Clinical Neuroscience. He holds a PhD from 1999 and became Associate Professor in 2006 before advancing to his current role since 2014. His research focuses on brain network connectivity, functional MRI (fMRI), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and EEG, with emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic pain mechanisms, and neurological conditions like fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. Research Interests: Investigating large-scale brain network architecture, functional connectivity dynamics, and their implications in health and disease. Key areas include resting-state networks, pain modulation, neuroplasticity after stroke, and developmental neuroscience. Grants: Swedish Research Council grants (2024–2026, 2021–2024, etc.) for studies on neural plasticity, traumatic brain injury, and olfactory system development. Publications: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles, including work on fibromyalgia pain processing, neonatal brain connectivity, and computational modeling of brain networks. Recent studies focus on multimodal imaging and genetic influences on brain function. Labs/Teams: Leads the 'Large-scale Network Connectivity in the Human Brain' group, collaborating on projects like the Stockholm Sleepy Brain study and the RATSS twin study on neurodevelopmental disorders.

Simone Reppermundمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Impairment
• Dementia Research
• Geriatric Mental Health
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Associate Professor Simone Reppermund is a UNSW Scientia Associate Professor in the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She is affiliated with the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) and the School of Psychiatry. Her research focuses on social determinants of health in ageing, dementia risk factors, cognitive impairment, and functional decline in older adults. She holds roles as Postgraduate Research Coordinator for Psychiatry and Mental Health and serves on the Faculty of Medicine and Health Higher Degree Committee. Education: PhD in Psychology from Ludwig Maximilian University Munich. Prior to relocating to Australia in 2008, she conducted research at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry. Her work integrates large-scale datasets, diagnostic tool development, and analysis of late-life depression, self-harm, and cognitive decline. With >120 peer-reviewed publications and 6,900+ citations, her research emphasizes improving mental and physical health outcomes for older adults with cognitive disorders. Research Interests: Cognitive impairment and dementia mechanisms Complex everyday activities in aging Late-life depression and self-harm Social determinants of health equity Functional assessment methodologies Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes dementia risk factors, late-life mental health correlates, and translational research linking cognitive decline to clinical outcomes. Key themes include epidemiological studies on depression-dementia interactions and innovative assessment tools for functional cognition. Labs/Teams: Lead researcher in CHeBA's geriatric mental health initiatives and collaborates internationally through consortia like AGEDEP (Geriatric Depression Network). Active in multidisciplinary teams analyzing health service utilization patterns for vulnerable elderly populations.

Aaron Paul Blaisdellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Cognition
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Causal Reasoning
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Aaron Paul Blaisdell , PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) , where he serves as Chair of the Behavioral Neuroscience area. He directs the Comparative Cognition Lab and the Pigeon Art Project , and is affiliated with the UCLA Brain Research Institute , the UCLA Integrative Center for Learning & Memory , and the UCLA Evolutionary Medicine program . Education: BA in Anthropology (SUNY Stony Brook, 1991) MA in Anthropology (Kent State University, 1996) PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience (Binghamton University, 1999) NIH-funded Postdoctoral Training (Tufts University) Blaisdell's research bridges associative learning and cognitive processes in animals, focusing on: Causal reasoning and rationality in rats Learning and memory mechanisms across species Information processing under uncertainty Evolutionary basis for health and cognition Digital art creation in pigeons Neural substrates of decision-making His work integrates Pavlovian and instrumental conditioning to explore cognitive structures in non-human animals. 2020-2024 publications demonstrate expertise in: Comparative cognition across pigeons, rats, and humans Neurochemical basis of learning (dopamine studies) Evolutionary psychology applications Novel behavioral paradigms (touchscreen experiments) Computational modeling of animal cognition Neuroanatomical analysis (cingulate cortex, amygdala) Scientific Awards: No explicit awards mentioned in current text. Grants: NIH R01NS059076 (2008-2013) - Associative Mechanisms of Spatial Cognition NIH R03MH070633 (2005-2007) - Temporal Integration of Learned Behavior NIH R01MH066855 (2003-2007) - Spatial Cognition Mechanisms NIH F32MH012531 (1999) - Avian Concept Learning He co-founded the Ancestral Health Society and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Evolution and Health , connecting evolutionary principles to modern health practices.

Eleazar Eskinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Genetics
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Eleazar Eskin is a Professor at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with appointments in Computer Science , Human Genetics , and Computational Medicine . He is affiliated with the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science and contributes to interdisciplinary research bridging computational methods with biomedical applications. PhD in Computer Science, Stanford University Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Southern California Eskin’s research focuses on computational genomics , statistical genetics , and machine learning applications in medicine . He develops algorithms for genome-wide association studies (GWAS) , structural variant detection , and multi-omics data integration , addressing challenges in population stratification , pleiotropy , and epigenetic regulation . His recent publications span 2023–2025 , emphasizing machine learning in clinical diagnostics , computational reproducibility , and genetic mechanisms in complex traits . Collaborative projects include the GTEx Consortium and UCLA’s Computational Pan-Genomics initiatives. Scientific awards include the NSF CAREER Award , Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship , and NIH Director’s Pioneer Award . He leads NIH-funded programs like R25GM135043 (Computational Genomics Summer Institute) and R25NS115554 (Undergraduate Neurogenomics Training). Eskin mentors trainees through NIH T32 grants and co-developed methods like MARS (allelic heterogeneity), PLEIO (pleiotropy analysis), and BayesCCE (epigenetic modeling). His work impacts SARS-CoV-2 testing , neurodevelopmental disorders , and precision medicine .

Michael B Gorinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ophthalmology
• Genetics of Retinal Diseases
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Michael B. Gorin, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Human Genetics at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. He holds the Harold and Pauline Price Chair in Ophthalmology and has established himself as a leading researcher in ophthalmic genetics with contributions spanning molecular genetics, systems biology, and translational research in retinal diseases. Dr. Gorin's research focuses on the genetic basis of age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal diseases, and glaucoma. His laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach combining human genetics, molecular biology, and advanced imaging techniques to investigate disease mechanisms and develop improved diagnostic methods. He has made significant contributions to identifying disease-causing genes, characterizing genotype-phenotype correlations, and developing novel approaches for variant interpretation in inherited retinal conditions. Analysis of Dr. Gorin's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on rare genetic variants associated with retinal diseases, particularly central serous chorioretinopathy, glaucoma, and Stargardt disease. His work often involves large-scale genomic studies and international collaborations aimed at understanding disease mechanisms at the molecular level and translating findings into clinical applications. Dr. Gorin has received continuous research funding from the National Institutes of Health, including multiple R01 grants focused on the molecular genetics of X-linked cone-rod dystrophy, age-related maculopathy, and inherited retinal diseases. His laboratory has developed innovative approaches using patient-derived retinal pigment epithelial cells to assess variant pathogenicity and disease mechanisms. His contributions extend to clinical practice through consensus guidelines for ocular surveillance in von Hippel-Lindau disease and efforts to improve diagnostic strategies for inherited retinal conditions. Dr. Gorin's work continues to bridge basic science discoveries with clinical applications, advancing our understanding and management of genetic eye diseases.

• Neuroimaging
• Sensory Processing
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Dr. Shulamite Green is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. She holds the Friends of the Semel Institute Chair and is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in autism. Her work spans multiple institutions including UCLA's TIES for Families program and collaborations through the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC). Dr. Green's research focuses on sensory processing in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), utilizing neuroimaging (particularly fMRI), psychophysiological, and behavioral methods to investigate how sensory processing difficulties affect higher-level cognition such as attention, social functioning, and executive functioning. Her work spans from infancy through young adulthood, and she also studies other populations at risk for sensory processing difficulties, including children with anxiety disorders and those with early life trauma. Her research has identified neural mechanisms underlying sensory over-responsivity and how these relate to broader cognitive and social functioning. Her publication trend shows consistent high-impact research in autism neuroscience, with a focus on sensory processing mechanisms across development. Recent work emphasizes early biomarkers in infants, cross-species neural mechanisms, and the intersection of sensory processing with social cognition. Her research has increasingly incorporated multi-site collaborations and translational approaches to bridge basic science with clinical applications. Dr. Green has received significant NIH funding for her research, including multiple principal investigator roles on major grants investigating neural mechanisms of sensory reactivity in autism across development, mechanisms underlying sensory over-responsivity, and gene-brain-environment interactions in ASD. As a clinical psychologist, she works with UCLA's TIES for Families program for families adopting children from foster care, bringing her research expertise to clinical practice. She also collaborates with animal researchers to identify cross-species neural mechanisms of sensory over-responsivity, demonstrating the translational nature of her work.

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Neuroscience
• Brain Connectivity
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Dr. Leanna Marie Hernandez is an Assistant Professor-in-residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Her research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, genetics, and psychiatric disorders, with particular emphasis on autism spectrum disorders and developmental brain changes during adolescence. Dr. Hernandez's research interests span multiple domains of neuroscience and psychiatry. She investigates the neural mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorders, with special attention to sex differences in brain structure and function. Her work also explores the genetic underpinnings of brain development, particularly focusing on how complement system proteins influence neural connectivity and psychiatric phenotypes. She utilizes advanced neuroimaging techniques to examine brain connectivity patterns and their relationship to sensory processing and social cognition in neurodevelopmental conditions. Her publication record reveals a strong focus on the genetic and neurobiological bases of autism spectrum disorders, with significant contributions to understanding sex differences in brain structure and function. She has published extensively on the role of complement component 4 (C4) variation in psychiatric disorders and brain development across multiple ancestries. Her research also addresses critical questions about adolescent brain development, sleep patterns, and their relationship to genetic factors. The integration of neuroimaging, genetics, and clinical assessment characterizes her multidisciplinary approach to understanding neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Hernandez collaborates extensively with leading researchers in the field, including members of the GENDAAR Consortium, and has made significant contributions to understanding the female protective effect in autism. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, aiming to identify biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for neurodevelopmental conditions.

• Neurogastroenterology
• Gut-Brain Axis
• Microbiome Research
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Emeran A. Mayer is a Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on the neurobiology of functional gastrointestinal disorders, particularly the gut-brain axis and microbiome interactions. He leads investigations into irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic pain, and the bidirectional communication between the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. Mayer's work integrates neuroimaging, microbiomics, and clinical studies to understand how psychological, neural, and microbial factors influence gastrointestinal health and disease. Key contributions include identifying brain structural and functional changes associated with chronic pain syndromes, the role of early life adversity in gut-brain axis dysregulation, and the development of multi-omics approaches to study IBS subtypes. He collaborates with the Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain (MAPP) Network and has pioneered studies on microbiome-brain interactions in autism spectrum disorder and obesity. Mayer's research highlights sex differences in chronic pain mechanisms, stress effects on visceral sensitivity, and the therapeutic potential of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in modulating brain-gut-microbiome pathways. His work emphasizes translational applications, including biomarker discovery and personalized medicine strategies for gastrointestinal and mental health disorders.

• Neuroscience
• Developmental Brain Circuitry
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Dr. Kurt Haas is a Professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences and the School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms of early brain circuit formation, with a particular emphasis on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, and epilepsy. He employs cutting-edge imaging technologies, including in vivo microscopy and high-throughput cell assays, to study neural development and dysfunction. Expertise: Neurodevelopmental disorders, synaptic plasticity, in vivo imaging techniques Key Projects: Development of gene delivery methods, analysis of PTEN mutations in ASD, and creation of curated databases like BrainPalmSeq Research interests include structural and functional plasticity in the developing brain, dysfunctional neural networks, and the application of novel microscopy techniques. His lab integrates electrophysiology, molecular biology, and computational modeling to understand how genetic mutations impact neuronal development and connectivity. Recent work highlights contributions to imaging technologies (e.g., ultrafast two-photon microscopy) and functional analysis of disease-associated genes using yeast models. His studies on PTEN mutations reveal molecular mechanisms underlying protein dysfunction in autism and cancer. Dr. Haas collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance translational research, bridging basic neuroscience with clinical applications in neurodevelopmental disorders.

Jill N. Peltzerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Equity
• Structural Racism
• Breast Cancer Disparities
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Jill N. Peltzer, PhD, RN serves as Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, and Chair of the Department of Acute, Chronic, and Continuing Care at the University of Kansas School of Nursing. Her clinical expertise spans advanced practice nursing in pain management, internal medicine, neurology (epilepsy/dementias), and hematology/oncology, complemented by Peace Corps service in South Africa focusing on HIV/substance abuse prevention. Education: PhD, University of Kansas-Medical Center, Kansas City, KS MSN, University of Kansas-Medical Center, Kansas City, KS BSN, University of Kansas-Medical Center As a health equity researcher, Dr. Peltzer specializes in structural racism, stress pathways, and health outcomes among Black and African American families using qualitative participatory methods grounded in shared power and decision-making. Her current work addresses breast cancer inequities through collaboration with survivors and researchers, while her broader research portfolio spans HIV, dementia care, and community-engaged approaches to health disparities. This dual focus on methodological rigor and community partnership defines her innovative approach to reducing healthcare inequities. Analysis of Dr. Peltzer's 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent thematic priorities: cancer survivorship (particularly breast cancer lymphedema and sleep quality), dementia care in minority communities during the pandemic, and structural competency training. Her work demonstrates strong methodological diversity—integrating qualitative, mixed-methods, and community-based participatory frameworks—while maintaining a critical lens on racism's impact on health outcomes across African American and Latino populations. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in source materials Dr. Peltzer serves as Principal Investigator for the Oncology Nursing Foundation-funded "Breast Cancer Inequities among Black Americans: A Concept Mapping Study." As Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, she oversees nursing education while mentoring through community-engaged research. Her grant portfolio reflects strategic focus on patient-centered interventions for marginalized populations, particularly through partnerships with breast cancer survivors. Her research operates at the intersection of academic medicine and community action, exemplified by collaborations with breast cancer survivors to co-design interventions addressing systemic barriers. This participatory model extends to dementia research through initiatives like MyAlliance for Brain Health, demonstrating her commitment to dismantling structural barriers through shared knowledge creation.

• Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor Signaling
• Neuronal Plasticity
• Synaptic Homeostasis
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Anna Francesconi, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her research focuses on elucidating molecular mechanisms of metabotropic glutamate receptor (mGluR) signaling in neuronal plasticity and homeostasis, particularly in neuropsychiatric disorders like Fragile X syndrome, intellectual disability, and schizophrenia. Her work combines molecular biology, biochemistry, and imaging techniques to investigate receptor-lipid interactions, synaptic functions, and developmental brain abnormalities. Research in the Francesconi Laboratory is supported by grants from NINDS, NIMH, Autism Speaks, and the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Young Investigator Award. Key areas of exploration include mGluR-interacting proteins, lipid raft proteomics, and synaptic remodeling mechanisms. Recent studies emphasize the role of mGluR1 in stabilizing spine synaptopodin and its implications for long-term depression (LTD) in Fragile X models. Key Awards: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Young Investigator Award Funding: NIH grants (NINDS/NIMH), Autism Speaks, and private foundations Laboratory activities include proteomic profiling, electrophysiology, and in vivo animal models to dissect mGluR-dependent pathways. Ongoing projects aim to develop targeted therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders through molecular insights into synaptic dysfunction.

Colter Mitchellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Social Epidemiology
• Developmental Psychology
• Epigenetics
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Colter Mitchell is an Adjunct Research Associate Professor of Sociology (by courtesy) at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Survey Research Center and Population Studies Center within the Institute for Social Research. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the interplay between social environments, familial factors, and biological processes—particularly epigenetics and neurodevelopment—in shaping health and behavior across the life course. Key interests include childhood adversity, structural racism, and the mechanisms linking socioeconomic status to health outcomes. Dr. Mitchell’s work bridges sociology, epidemiology, and genetics, with a focus on marginalized populations. He has contributed to studies on epigenetic biomarkers for inflammation, intergenerational transmission of neglect, and the neurobiological impacts of adversity. His affiliations include the Population Studies Center and leadership roles in interdisciplinary consortia like the Methylation, Imaging and NeuroDevelopment (MIND) Consortium. Notable research themes include: Epigenetic mediators of social inequality and health disparities Sensitive periods for adversity’s effects on DNA methylation Neurodevelopmental consequences of parental mental health Structural racism’s role in adolescent stress and aging His recent publications emphasize biomarker innovation, longitudinal cohort studies, and translational research to address health inequities. Collaborative efforts include the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study and ENIGMA-Antisocial Behavior Working Group.