Crerand Lab
The Crerand Lab studies psychosocial outcomes such as body image in children and adolescents with acquired and congenital medical conditions, including craniofacial conditions and differences of sex development. Learn more about Principal Investigator Canice E. Crerand, PhD, and the lab staff in the Crerand Lab.
Gerhardt Lab
Under the direction of Center for Biobehavioral Health Director and Principal Investigator Cynthia Gerhardt, PhD, the Gerhardt Lab explores how children and families are affected by life threatening illnesses such as childhood cancer to develop interventions that improve the experiences of these illnesses. Learn more about the Gerhardt Lab and explore current projects.
Hoskinson Lab
Under the direction of Principal Investigator Kristen R. Hoskinson, PhD, the Hoskinson Lab team studies the long-term effects of pediatric chronic illnesses that affect brain functioning, with a focus on parts of the brain that support social development, complex problem solving, and day-to-day adjustment. Learn more about current studies and collaborations with other research groups.
Intelligent Futures Research Lab
Under the direction of Emre Sezgin, PhD, the goal of the Intelligent Futures Research Lab is to build a healthier future for all children and families using intelligent methods and approaches to scientific research and development.
Malerba Lab
Paola Malerba, PhD's lab is focused on studying sleep rhythms in the human brain.
Jackson Lab
Under the direction of Principal Investigator Jamie Lu Jackson, PhD, the Jackson Lab examines how individuals with congenital and acquired heart disease manage their illness and emotional wellbeing across their lifespan. Learn more about the Jackson Lab by exploring featured news and publications as well as information about current studies and training and volunteer opportunities.
Keim Lab
Principal Investigator Sarah Keim, PhD, and the Keim Lab examine how children learn and grow and how nutrition affects health and development, focusing on infants, toddlers, and young children, especially those born prematurely. Learn more about the Keim Lab and explore current studies, featured research and resources for study participants.
Nahata Lab
Under the direction of Principal Investigator Leena Nahata, MD, the Nahata Lab focuses on improving reproductive and psychosocial outcomes in pediatric populations at risk for infertility. Learn more about the Nahata Lab and explore featured news and publications as well as information about current studies.
Nelson Lab
Principal Investigator Eric E. Nelson, PhD, and the Brain Development and Social Cognition Lab study how the brain matures across development, including how brain changes that happen during adolescence affect social behavior, emotional responses and cognitive function. Learn more about lab staff and review current studies, participation FAQs and other resources.
Skeens Lab
Under the direction of Micah Skeens, PhD, APRN, FAAN, the Skeens Lab investigates the psychosocial and biobehavioral outcomes of children facing cancer and undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplants.
Taylor Lab
The Child Brain & Development Lab studies neurodevelopmental outcomes of brain-related conditions to inform more effective approaches to identification and treatment of learning and behavior problems in children with these conditions. Learn more about Principal Investigator H. Gerry Taylor, PhD, lab staff and current studies and collaborations.