Events

Past Event

Neuroscience in Action: A Conversation About Early Life Trauma and the Brain

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April 24, 2018
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Davis Auditorium, Schapiro Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research 530 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027

This talk takes a closer look at how exposure to psychosocial adversity relates to children’s behavioral and neurobiological development. The speakers will present recent findings on emotional and cognitive development and their associated biological correlates. They will also discuss the pathways that increase risk and resilience across development, as well as potential intervention strategies.

Speakers:
Nim Tottenham, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Columbia University
Kimberly Noble, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
Kristin Bernard, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University

Join Trauma-Free NYC, in collaboration with the Center for Science and Society, for the second event in our 2018 Speaker Series.

This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required via Eventbrite.

For more information, please email [email protected]