Neuroscience of Adolescent Social and Affective Development Symposium

The Center for Vital Longevity is proud to present the Neuroscience of Adolescent Social and Affective Development Symposium. During this half day event, speakers will discuss diverse aspects of adolescent development, highlighting cutting-edge research on the neural basis of social, cognitive, and emotional development, and how variations across these domains may heighten vulnerability to mental disorders that often emerge during this period.

Keynote Speaker:

Leah Somerville, PhD, Harvard University:

Transformations during adolescence: Emotion, motivation, and social behavior

Invited Speakers:

Katherine Damme, PhD, The University of Texas at Dallas:

Insights into Psychosis from Female Pubertal Development: Resilience in Hippocampal Structure, Connectivity, and Cognition

Carrie McAdams, MD, PhD, Southwestern Medical Center:

Insights into Social Brain Development from Eating Disorders

Leehyun Yoon, PhD, The University of Texas at Dallas:

Adolescent Self-Development in Social Context: From Momentary Reactions to Brain Development

Registration is FREE but required. Seating is limited. Please register early to secure your spot.