Neural, Hormonal, and Epigenetic Adaptations for Fatherhood
The goal of this longitudinal study is to identify neural, hormonal, and epigenetic changes in men as they transition into fatherhood.
The Neurobiology of Adult Caregiving and its Modulation by an Intervention Designed to Increase Cognitive Empathy
Caregiving can be a psychologically stressful activity. This project aims to study the neurobiology behind adult caregiving of dementia patients and how it is affected by a short-term intervention designed to enhance cognitive empathy.
The Biology of Grandmaternal Caregiving
This study uses fMRI to investigate grandmaternal brain function, along with DNA methylation assays to examine gene expression changes related to grandmotherhood.