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

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

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 of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Columbia University

Kimberly Noble, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University

Kristin Bernard, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University

The talk will take place from 4:30pm-6:00pm followed by a light reception from 6:00pm-7:00pm.

Directions to Davis Auditorium

This event is co-presented by Trauma-Free NYC and the Center for Science and Society at Columbia University.