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How Early Life Shapes the Developing Brain

September 9, 2025
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
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Jerome L. Greene Science Center (9th Floor Lecture Hall), Columbia University, 605 West 129th Street, New York

Event Description 

Early life is a critical time for brain development and long-term mental health. The structure of our environment during this period, from before birth through the first years of childhood, has the power to transform how the brain grows and behaviors emerge. What happens to brain development when that environment is disrupted by stress, insufficient sleep, and fragmented care? How can we promote resilience during this key neurodevelopmental stage? In this event, three experts bring together perspectives combining neuroscience, psychology, and clinical approaches to discuss the trajectory of brain development in early life.

Event Information

Free and open to the public; registration required. Please visit the event webage for more information. Please email [email protected] with any questions. 

Hosted by the Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University.