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Frances Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Neuroendocrinology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Frances Chen is a Professor and Area Coordinator in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam People. She holds a PhD from Stanford University (2009). Her research integrates health psychology, social psychology, and neuroendocrinology to explore how social experiences influence mental and physical health. Key areas include the physiological impacts of loneliness, social support, and hormonal changes during puberty on adolescent development. Education: PhD, Psychology, Stanford University, 2009 Research Focus: Dr. Chen investigates how social interactions 'get under the skin' through studies on loneliness, stress, conflict negotiation, and hormonal mechanisms. Her work emphasizes interventions to enhance social connection and reduce health disparities. Recent Article Trends: Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, including genetic influences on depression, effects of near-infrared lighting on cognition, and longitudinal studies on adolescent hormonal contraceptive use. Her work bridges basic science and applied health outcomes. Awards & Grants: Michael Smith Health Research BC C2 Award (2022) Killam Faculty Research Fellowship (2019) Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Grant (2025) SSHRC Prosociality Project Funding (2023) Lab & Mentorship: Director of the Social Health Lab, she mentors graduate and undergraduate students, prioritizing equity and inclusion. Recent lab achievements include studies on teen health development and interventions to improve student success in psychology programs. Lab Initiatives: UBC Teen Health and Development Study (longitudinal hormonal/mental health tracking) NIR lighting health impact research (collaborative interdisciplinary project) Prosociality 'in the Wild' SSHRC project

Jennifer Pfeiferمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• Adolescence
• Puberty
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Pfeifer is a Professor at the University of Oregon and co-Director of the Center for Translational Neuroscience within the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology. Her research spans developmental cognitive neuroscience, focusing on adolescence, puberty, self-concept, social cognition, emotion, motivation, and mental health. Her work integrates neuroimaging with behavioral and hormonal data to examine normative and atypical brain development, particularly how social processes and early adversity influence neurobiological models of adolescence. She has secured funding from NIMH, NICHD, NIDA, NSF, and other institutions. Recent publications analyze adolescent social reorientation, pubertal timing, self-disclosure mechanisms, and affective reactivity. Awards and student lists are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Her lab emphasizes translational neuroscience applications for mental health prevention and well-being promotion across the lifespan.

Tiffany Hoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Adolescent Neurodevelopment
• Depression
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tiffany Ho is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is also affiliated with the Cognition, Affect, and Neurodevelopment in Youth (CANDY) lab, where she leads research on adolescent neurodevelopment, depression, and the neurobiological impacts of early adversity. Her work integrates neuroimaging, psychophysiology, and immunology to understand how stress and adversity shape brain circuits underlying emotion and behavior during adolescence. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of California, San Diego B.A. in Cognitive Science, University of California, Berkeley Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuroscience, University of California, San Francisco Postdoctoral Training in Affective Science, Stanford University Research Interests: Dr. Ho’s research focuses on understanding how brain circuits underlying thoughts, emotions, and behaviors change during adolescent development. She investigates how experiences of adversity and perceptions of stress shape neurodevelopment, and how these changes impact the etiology, course, and treatment of depression. Her lab uses a multimodal approach, including behavioral, cognitive, endocrine, immune, and neuroimaging techniques, and leverages big data and global initiatives to identify robust brain imaging markers associated with depression and related conditions. Grants and Funding: Her research has been generously funded by the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation and the National Institute of Mental Health . Publications and Impact: Dr. Ho has published extensively in high-impact journals, with over 100 peer-reviewed articles. Her recent work includes studies on the effects of COVID-19 on adolescent mental health, the role of inflammation in depression, and the use of machine learning to classify major depressive disorder using neuroimaging data. She is also a key contributor to the ENIGMA consortium, a global initiative aimed at understanding brain alterations in psychiatric disorders.

Tina Guptaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Adolescent Development
• Severe Mental Illness
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tina Gupta will join the University of Oregon as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology under the College of Arts and Sciences in Fall 2025. With expertise in clinical psychology and affective neuroscience, she focuses on adolescent emotional development and severe mental illness risk markers. Research Interests: Adolescent Development, Psychosis-risk, Resilience, Emotion Processing, Reward Processing, Early Intervention Methods: Clinical interviews, behavioral measures, facial expression coding, neuroimaging, eye-tracking, computational statistics Her work bridges clinical psychology and developmental psychopathology to identify biological and environmental factors contributing to severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia. She specifically examines disruptions in emotional processes and protective resilience mechanisms in at-risk adolescents. Dr. Gupta employs multi-modal approaches including fMRI , EMG , and longitudinal tracking to map brain-behavior relationships. Her recent publications analyze anhedonia trajectories, facial expressivity changes, and inflammation's role in adolescent mental health.

• Epidemiology
• Women's Mental Health
• Perinatal Depression
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Donghao Lu is a Professor at Karolinska Institutet's Institute of Environmental Medicine, where he leads the Epidemiology of Women's Mental Health Lab. His research program focuses on psychiatric epidemiology with specialization in women's reproductive mental health, using large-scale population cohorts to investigate biological mechanisms and health outcomes. Primary research domains include: Risk factors and health consequences of perinatal depression and premenstrual disorders Bidirectional relationships between autoimmune diseases and mood disorders Gender disparities in mental health presentation and outcomes Cardiometabolic comorbidities in reproductive psychiatric conditions His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong methodological consistency, predominantly using Scandinavian national registries for longitudinal cohort designs. Research themes show progression toward understanding systemic health impacts of reproductive mood disorders, particularly cardiovascular risks and mortality. Over 90% of recent work incorporates population-level data analysis with sample sizes exceeding 10,000 participants. Laboratory focus includes integrating epidemiological methods with biomarker research to bridge obstetrics/gynecology and psychiatry. Current projects investigate inflammatory pathways in perinatal depression and genetic determinants of premenstrual disorder trajectories. The team maintains international collaborations across Scandinavia, China, and North America.

Jennifer Silversمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Emotion Regulation
• Developmental Neuroscience
• Social Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennifer Silvers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, affiliated with the College of Life Sciences. She directs the Social Affective Neuroscience and Development (SAND) Lab, focusing on emotional and physical health in youth, particularly how social ties influence neurobiological mechanisms of emotion regulation, learning, and decision-making. Academic Affiliation: Assistant Professor, UCLA Psychology Department Research Focus: Developmental neuroscience, emotion regulation, social influences on neurobiology Key Grants: NSF CAREER Award Her research examines age-related differences in emotion regulation, early adversity impacts, and neurodevelopmental pathways to resilience. Current work explores inflammation, pubertal timing, and social support systems through neuroimaging and behavioral studies. Recent publications highlight trends in developmental affective neuroscience, emphasizing neural networks (amygdala, prefrontal cortex), social decision-making, and adaptive responses to adversity across adolescence. Collaborations span institutions like the University of Chicago and Pomona College. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award Wendell Jeffrey and Bernice Wenzel Term Chair in Developmental Neuroscience The SAND Lab, based at UCLA’s Franz Hall, fosters transparency and collaboration while prioritizing ethical science and participant welfare. Her team investigates neurodevelopmental mechanisms to improve interventions for youth with diverse backgrounds.

Jack Peltzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Developmental Psychopathology
• Sleep Research
• Family Systems
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jack Peltz, PhD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Philosophy, and Neuroscience Programs at the State University of New York at Brockport. His academic career focuses on the intersection of developmental psychopathology, sleep science, and family systems dynamics, with particular emphasis on adolescent and college-age populations. His educational background includes: PhD in Clinical Psychology (Concentration: Developmental Psychopathology; Certificate: Quantitative Methods), University of Rochester, 2013 MA in Clinical Psychology, University of Rochester, 2010 MA in Child Development (Concentration: Clinical and Developmental Psychology), Tufts University, 2007 BA in Japanese, Middlebury College, 1996 Dr. Peltz's research program centers on developmental psychopathology and sleep regulation , investigating bidirectional relationships between sleep disturbances and family functioning. As a clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep health for children and families, he develops community-based interventions to promote sleep hygiene. His work uniquely bridges quantitative methodology with clinical applications, examining how economic stressors, social media influences, and developmental transitions impact sleep-wake patterns. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) sleep as a mediator between adverse childhood experiences and psychological outcomes, (2) technology-mediated sleep disruptions (including wearable devices and social media), and (3) developmental transitions (puberty, college entry) affecting sleep-family dynamics. His methodological approach combines longitudinal designs, ambulatory EEG, and mixed-methods analysis to capture real-time sleep-family interactions across diverse populations including youth with visual impairments.

• Trauma Surgery
• Surgical Critical Care
• General Surgery
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shannon F.R. Small, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care. She practices at Yale Medicine and provides comprehensive surgical care ranging from trauma and emergency cases to elective and robotic procedures. Institution: Yale University School: Yale School of Medicine Department: Department of Surgery Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Email: shannon.small@yale.edu Dr. Small's research and clinical work focus on improving patient outcomes through advanced surgical techniques, particularly in trauma and critical care settings. She has a strong interest in pain management for rib fractures and expanding access to surgical care. Her work integrates robotic surgery to enhance precision and recovery in procedures such as gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and bowel perforations. Her recent publications highlight expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, pediatric surgical conditions, and trauma care protocols. Themes across her research include innovation in surgical technique, global health applications, and evidence-based implementation of clinical guidelines. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Dr. Small is actively involved in mentoring future surgeons and promoting inclusive excellence in medicine. She emphasizes compassionate, equitable care guided by the principle of treating patients as she would her own family. She is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care by the American Board of Surgery (2017) and maintains an active clinical and academic role at Yale. Labs and Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned. Active participant in the Department of Surgery’s trauma and critical care team at Yale School of Medicine.

• Adolescent Health
• Young Adult Oncology
• Mental Health Services
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sharon Medlow is a Principal Research Fellow at the Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney, and serves as Research Translation Coordinator for the Wellbeing Health & Youth (WH&Y) NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence. Her work focuses on adolescent and young adult (AYA) health services, including mental health, cancer care, and transition from pediatric to adult care. She has pioneered research on marginalized youth health, digital health innovations, and healthcare system improvements. Her role involves coordinating research translation, mentoring early-career researchers, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Her research emphasizes service development for vulnerable populations, with a particular focus on emergency department interventions, virtual reality applications in healthcare, and mobile health technologies. Medlow has conducted systematic reviews on puberty tempo impacts, FASD, and transition care guidelines. She has also explored the health needs of homeless youth and parenting interventions for adolescents with behavioral challenges. Medlow's publications span topics like emergency mental health interventions, VR-based distress management, and implementation science in adolescent care. While no formal awards are listed, her contributions to AYA health research have significantly influenced clinical practice and policy in Australia. She leads WH&Y's translational research initiatives, integrating young people’s perspectives into health systems design. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility and quality for adolescents globally.

Carla Riceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Feminist Studies
• Social Justice
• Disability Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Carla Rice is a Professor in the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph, and holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Feminist Studies and Social Practice. Her work bridges critical psychology, equity education, and disability studies, focusing on embodiment, social justice, and arts-based methodologies. She leads Re•Vision: The Centre for Art and Social Justice and the Revisioning Differences Media Arts Laboratory (REDLAB), leveraging digital storytelling and participatory research to challenge marginalization. Rice earned a Ph.D. in Women's Studies from York University (2004) and an M.Ed. in Applied Psychology from OISE (1993). Her research addresses topics like early puberty, body-based harassment, and the sexualization of girls, while centering intersectional and decolonial frameworks. Recent projects include Bodies in Translation (disability arts and technology) and Into the Light (countering eugenic legacies in education). Her awards include the SSHRC Tier 1 CRC, Royal Society of Canada membership, and the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award. Rice’s work emphasizes community-engaged scholarship, training students in transformative methodologies and fostering inclusive policies in health care, education, and the arts. Key initiatives include Relaxed Performance (accessible theater), Re•Storying Autism (autistic narratives), and Stretching Our Stories (digital storytelling for marginalized groups). She currently supervises graduate students pursuing critical theories and arts-informed research.

Tandra R. Chakrabortyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Endocrinology
• Neurobiology
• Estrogen Receptors
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tandra R. Chakraborty is a tenured Professor in the Department of Biology at Adelphi University’s College of Arts and Sciences, where she has served since 2006. She earned her Ph.D. from Calcutta University in 2000 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She has held leadership roles including Chair of the Biology Department (2020–2024), Director of the Biology Graduate Program (2014–2020), and Interim Associate Dean of Student Success and Strategic Initiatives. Ph.D., Calcutta University, India (2000) Postdoctoral Fellow, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2006) Her research lies at the intersection of Endocrinology and Neurobiology, focusing on the role of estrogen in neuroprotection, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and reproductive health. She investigates hormonal changes in aging and high-fat diet models, neuroprotective effects of estrogen in Alzheimer’s and hypoglycemic injury, and the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on development and pregnancy. Her work combines molecular, cellular, and animal model approaches to understand the interplay between metabolism and neural function. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in biomedical research involving hormonal regulation, neuroprotection, and metabolic disease. Key themes include estrogen’s protective role in neurodegenerative models, the effects of high-fat diets on endocrine and reproductive systems, and environmental impacts on human health. Her work spans both basic science and public health, with applications in obesity, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. She has received multiple scientific recognitions, including: Frederick Bettelheim Research Award Adelphi Faculty Development Grant (2007, 2008) CASHE Award for innovative academic support (2023) Multiple ASBMB Travel Awards for student mentors Nominations for Teaching and Service Excellence Awards (2019) She has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate theses, mentoring students in research on obesity, diabetes, neuroprotection, and environmental health. Many of her students have co-authored publications, presented at national conferences, and won awards. She has secured internal funding and led curriculum development, including the BS in Neuroscience program. She is also an active journal reviewer and science fair judge, contributing significantly to academic service and community outreach. Dr. Chakraborty leads a vibrant research lab focused on endocrine and neurobiological mechanisms in disease. Her team includes undergraduate and graduate students trained in animal care, cell culture, immunocytochemistry, and molecular techniques. She is involved in the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) and promotes diversity in STEM through mentoring and outreach.

David Putsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Evolution
• Sexual Selection
• Hormonal Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Puts is a Professor of Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in evolutionary approaches to human behavior. His research focuses on sexual selection, hormonal influences on behavior, and reproductive strategies. He holds a B.A. from Kenyon College (1995), M.A. (1998), and Ph.D. (2004) from the University of Pittsburgh. Puts’ work bridges anthropology, biology, and psychology, emphasizing topics like voice pitch as an evolutionary signal, pubertal timing effects, and the biological basis of gendered behavior. His lab (https://beel.la.psu.edu/) investigates human evolution and sexual selection mechanisms. Research interests include vocal communication, hormonal endocrinology, and the evolutionary origins of sexual dimorphism. His studies often address how traits like voice pitch or facial features signal health, dominance, or fertility. Recent work examines cross-cultural variations in social perception and the role of hormones in shaping sexual motivation. Puts frequently collaborates across disciplines, integrating data from primatology, endocrinology, and behavioral ecology. Publications highlight themes such as sexual orientation’s biological underpinnings, the relationship between vocal parameters and health, and the societal implications of evolutionary adaptations. His research has been featured in high-impact journals, emphasizing methodological rigor and interdisciplinary synthesis.

Heidi Vanden Brinkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nutrition
• Metabolic Health
• Reproductive Physiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Heidi Vanden Brink is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. She holds dual affiliations with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension. Her clinical research expertise spans over a decade, focusing on nutrition, metabolic health, and female reproductive physiology across the reproductive lifespan. Dr. Vanden Brink's laboratory investigates how dietary intake and metabolic conditions influence reproductive development in adolescents, particularly during the critical peri-menarcheal years. Education: B.Sc. in Physiology, University of Saskatchewan (2009) M.Sc. in Health Sciences (Reproductive Physiology), University of Saskatchewan (2012) Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University (2019) Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University (2019-2022) Visiting Researcher at Children’s Mercy Hospitals (2019-2022) Research Focus: Her interdisciplinary program integrates nutrition, metabolism, and reproductive physiology to understand mechanisms underlying aberrant reproductive development in adolescence. Key themes include PCOS pathogenesis, obesity's impact on puberty, and sleep-metabolism interactions. She employs ultrasonography, hormonal profiling, and clinical trials to develop diagnostic and intervention strategies. Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes ovarian morphology biomarkers, sleep-behavior associations with PCOS risk, and dietary interventions in metabolic dysfunction. Studies frequently target Hispanic adolescent populations in Texas, highlighting regional health disparities. Methodological strengths include longitudinal cohort designs and multi-omics approaches. Awards: None explicitly listed. However, her work reflects sustained funding in adolescent metabolic health research. Advising & Grants: Seeks doctoral students interested in clinical nutrition research. Her lab collaborates with Texas A&M's AgriLife network on translational projects. Current openings focus on PCOS prevention and adolescent obesity management. Labs/Teams: Principal investigator of the Adolescent Metabolic Reproductive Health Lab at Texas A&M, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between nutrition, endocrinology, and clinical science.

• Speech Processing
• Early Language Development
• Dyslexia
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gesa Schaadt is a postdoctoral research scientist at the Clinic of Cognitive Neurology , University of Leipzig, affiliated with the Medical Faculty . Holding a PhD in Psychology from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, her work focuses on the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying speech processing and language development in children, particularly those with writing difficulties and dyslexia. She has held research positions at both Humboldt-Universität and the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Education AS-Level (Psychology, Biology, Mathematics, Spanish), King Edward VI Sixth Form College (2003) University Entrance Certificate (Advanced Courses: English, Biology), Rübekamp School (2005) Diploma in Psychology (Cognitive Psychology), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2011) Doctor of Psychology (Dr. rer. nat.), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2016) Research Interests encompass visual-auditory speech integration, developmental language disorders, and the hormonal impacts on language acquisition during 'mini-puberty'. Her work bridges cognitive psychology and clinical neurology, utilizing neuroimaging and behavioral methods. Scientific Awards include fellowship support during her PhD studies at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (2011-2013). Current Work investigates neurocognitive pathways in language development and disorders, combining insights from cognitive psychology and neurology.

Vivian L. Chinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Vivian L. Chin is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology. She practices at SUNY Downstate and Kings County Hospital Center, focusing on diabetes, obesity, PCOS, and disorders of sexual development. Education: BA in Biology, Cornell University New York University School of Medicine Residency at Children's Hospital at Montefiore Fellowship at NYP Columbia University/Morgan Stanley Childrens Hospital Her research interests include metabolic disorders and hormonal conditions in adolescents, with publications on topics like diabetes, obesity, and genetic mutations in endocrine diseases. Dr. Chin actively participates in pediatric residency training and serves as Vice Chair of SUNY Downstate's IRB, ensuring ethical standards in research.