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Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Developmental Neuroscience

Companies can benefit from working with Developmental Neuroscience experts in several ways. These experts can provide valuable insights into human development, helping companies understand their target audience better. They can also contribute to research and development, enhancing the quality of products and services. Developmental Neuroscience experts can assist in designing interventions and programs for child development, improving educational and healthcare outcomes. Additionally, they can help companies navigate ethical considerations related to human subjects research. Collaborating with Developmental Neuroscience experts can give companies a competitive edge by incorporating scientific knowledge into their strategies and decision-making processes.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Developmental Neuroscience include Susan Song, MD/PhD, Joshua adekunle Babalola, Ph.D., Ryan Howell, K. Suzanne Scherf, Gina Mireault, Ernest Baskin, Dr. Erin Westgate, Ph.D., Sheila Monfared, Ph.D., and Dr. Barry A. Spiering, Ph.D..

Susan Song, MD/PhD

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Research Assistant Professor in Neuroscience at University of Pittsburgh
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Developmental Neuroscience
Other Research Expertise (15)
microglia
white matter
neurodegenerative disease
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Neurology
And 10 more
About
Susan Song, MD/PhD, is a highly accomplished neuroscientist, with extensive education and experience in the field. She received her MD/PhD in Neurology and Neuroscience from Southern Medical University in 2015, where she conducted groundbreaking research on the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. Following this, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh, where she continued to excel in her research and received numerous awards and grants for her work. Dr. Song's expertise lies in studying the underlying causes and potential treatments for various neurological diseases, such as ischemic stroke, traumatic brain injury, glioblastoma, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis. She has a deep understanding of the brain and nervous system, and is constantly seeking new ways to unravel the complexities of these diseases. Dr. Song has held several prestigious positions throughout her career, including her current position as Research Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She has published numerous articles in top scientific journals and presented her research at international conferences. Her findings have contributed greatly to the field of neurology and have the potential to improve the lives of millions of people suffering from neurological disorders. Overall, Dr. Song is a highly respected and accomplished physician-scientist who is making significant contributions to the field of neurology. With her extensive education, diverse experience, and unwavering dedication to her patients, she is a true leader in the field and a valuable asset to the medical community.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

20 total publications

Transient axonal glycoprotein-1 induces apoptosis-related gene expression without triggering apoptosis in U251 glioma cells

Neural Regeneration Research / Jan 01, 2014

Jin, B., Jiang, X., Chang, H., Song, S., Chen, Z., Wang, Y., Yang, L., Du, M., Ke, Y., & Xu, R. (2014). Transient axonal glycoprotein-1 induces apoptosis-related gene expression without triggering apoptosis in U251 glioma cells. Neural Regeneration Research, 9(5), 519. https://doi.org/10.4103/1673-5374.130079

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Joshua adekunle Babalola, Ph.D.

Graz
A scientist interested in translating life science skills into solving real life problems relating to microbes, aging, neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases. An advocate of inclusive science and life style changes.
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Developmental Neuroscience
Other Research Expertise (10)
Aging
Dementia
Neurodegeneration
Life style changes
Metabolic dysfunction
And 5 more
About
Joshua Babalola  completed his doctoral studies recently during which he investigated the combinational effects of Type 2 diabetes and protein post translational modification in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease. <br> Joshua is interested in translating life science skills into solving real life problems relating to microbial infections, aging, metabolic dysfunctions and neurodegenerative diseases. Aside these, he advocates for inclusive science and lifestyle changes. Joshua's educational background includes an MSc in Medical Microbiology from Hallym University, South Korea and a PhD in Human Medicine from Medical University of Graz, Austria. He also holds a BSc in Microbiology from Ekiti State University, Nigeria. In Joshua's leisure, he communicates science relating to healthy lifestyle modifications and Dementia via his social media handles.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

9 total publications

Sex and genotype dependent differences in amyloid beta levels and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic APPxhQC transgenic mice

Alzheimer's &amp; Dementia / Dec 01, 2023

Babalola, J. A., Lang, M., George, M., Stracke, A., Loeffler, T., Schilcher, I., Flunkert, S., Neddens, J., Prokesch, M., Leitinger, G., Lass, A., Hoefler, G., & Hutter‐Paier, B. (2023). Sex and genotype dependent differences in amyloid beta levels and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic APPxhQC transgenic mice. Alzheimer’s &amp; Dementia, 19(S12). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.079077

Establishing a Type 2 Diabetes phenotype in APPxhQC transgenic mice expressing N‐terminally modified pGlu Aβ peptides.

Alzheimer's &amp; Dementia / Dec 01, 2022

Babalola, J. A., Loeffler, T., Schilcher, I., Breznik, L., Rabl, R., Sideromenos, S., Flunkert, S., Prokesch, M., Hoefler, G., & Hutter‐Paier, B. (2022). Establishing a Type 2 Diabetes phenotype in APPxhQC transgenic mice expressing N‐terminally modified pGlu Aβ peptides. Alzheimer’s &amp; Dementia, 18(S3). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.066646

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Ryan Howell

San Francisco , California, United States of America
Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, San Francisco State University
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Developmental Neuroscience
Other Research Expertise (33)
Happiness
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
History and Philosophy of Science
Applied Psychology
And 28 more
About
Dr. Ryan Howell is an Associate Professor at San Francisco State University. His research interests include the psychology of goals and how people pursue and achieve them. Dr. Howell received his PhD in Social/Personality Psychology from the University of California, Riverside in 2005.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

64 total publications

Thinking about the past, present, and future: Time perspective and self‐esteem in adolescents, young adults, middle‐aged adults, and older adults

British Journal of Developmental Psychology / Aug 15, 2021

Mello, Z. R., Barber, S. J., Vasilenko, S. A., Chandler, J., & Howell, R. (2021). Thinking about the past, present, and future: Time perspective and self‐esteem in adolescents, young adults, middle‐aged adults, and older adults. British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 40(1), 92–111. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjdp.12393

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K. Suzanne Scherf

Associate Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience, Penn State University
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Developmental Neuroscience
Other Research Expertise (35)
developmental cognitive neuroscience
vision
autism
adolescent
Cognitive Neuroscience
And 30 more
About
My core interests lie in understanding how children and adolescents perceive and interpret social signals and how emerging functional specificity of the developing brain supports this process. My approach primarily involves using the face processing system as a model domain. Faces are dynamic stimuli from which we extract many different kinds of information (e.g., gender, age, emotional state, mate potential, social status, trustworthiness, intentions, “person knowledge”). All of these processes must be executed accurately and rapidly for many faces over the course of a single day, making face processing among the most taxing perceptual challenges confronted by people in their day-to-day life. Given that faces are also the pre-eminent social signal, studying developmental changes in the behavioral and brain basis of face processing in typically developing individuals and in those affected by social-emotional disorders may index a core set of developmental changes within the broader social information processing system. I employ converging methodologies, including functional (fMRI) and structural magnetic resonance, and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) along with detailed behavioral paradigms in both typically developing populations and those with developmental disorders to examine development from early childhood to adulthood.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

79 total publications

Does decreased visual attention to faces underlie difficulties interpreting eye gaze cues in autism?

Molecular Autism / Jul 21, 2020

Griffin, J. W., & Scherf, K. S. (2020). Does decreased visual attention to faces underlie difficulties interpreting eye gaze cues in autism? Molecular Autism, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13229-020-00361-2

Connecting developmental trajectories: Biases in face processing from infancy to adulthood

Developmental Psychobiology / Jun 18, 2012

Scherf, K. S., & Scott, L. S. (2012). Connecting developmental trajectories: Biases in face processing from infancy to adulthood. Developmental Psychobiology, 54(6), 643–663. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.21013

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Gina Mireault

Developmental Psychologist, Researcher, Professor, Industry Consultant at Vermont State University
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Developmental Neuroscience
Other Research Expertise (20)
Developmental Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Life-span and Life-course Studies
Demography
And 15 more
About
I am a developmental psychologist and professor with wide-ranging research expertise. My publications span infancy, childhood, & adolescence. I've been the PI on two NIH grants, and have worked with industry and the media applying and translating developmental science for product development, marketing, and as a free-lance science writer. <br>
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

32 total publications

Social, cognitive, and physiological aspects of humour perception from 4 to 8 months: Two longitudinal studies

British Journal of Developmental Psychology / Sep 25, 2017

Mireault, G. C., Crockenberg, S. C., Heilman, K., Sparrow, J. E., Cousineau, K., & Rainville, B. (2017). Social, cognitive, and physiological aspects of humour perception from 4 to 8 months: Two longitudinal studies. British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 36(1), 98–109. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjdp.12216

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Ernest Baskin

Food Marketing Professor (Top 40 under 40) | Consumer Behavior Researcher | Speaker
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Developmental Neuroscience
Other Research Expertise (21)
Consumer Research
Decision Making
Food Marketing
Psychology
Applied Mathematics
And 16 more
About
Researcher/consultant/speaker focusing on consumer behavior and user experience marketing research to help companies connect with their consumers through their products. Specializes in behavioral nudges as well as choices for others, survey design, environmental effects, and consumer psychology. Depth of expertise in the food industry with major Fortune 500 companies. Top 40 under 40 Best MBA Professor by Poets and Quants. Has worked on qualitative and quantitative research, brand and corporate strategy as well as consulting on course development, training and research design.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

59 total publications

Observers penalize decision makers whose risk preferences are unaffected by loss–gain framing.

Journal of Experimental Psychology: General / Sep 01, 2022

Dorison, C. A., & Heller, B. H. (2022). Observers penalize decision makers whose risk preferences are unaffected by loss–gain framing. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 151(9), 2043–2059. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0001187

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Dr. Erin Westgate, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Social Psychology, researching boredom, interest, and thinking (and why we're so bad at it)
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Developmental Neuroscience
Other Research Expertise (16)
social psychology
social cognition
emotion
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
And 11 more
About
**Dr. Erin Westgate** (she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Florida, where she studies boredom, interest, and why some thoughts are more engaging than others. ​She received her PhD in social psychology from the University of Virginia in 2018, and her undergraduate degree from Reed College. Much of her research has been on the conditions under which people enjoy or do not enjoy their own thoughts. She has extended that work to the larger question of why people become bored, developing a new model of boredom that explains what boredom is, why we experience it, and what happens when we do.  As part of this, she is investigating our desire for a life full of interesting, perspective-changing experiences - or a “psychologically rich” life.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

53 total publications

Observers penalize decision makers whose risk preferences are unaffected by loss–gain framing.

Journal of Experimental Psychology: General / Sep 01, 2022

Dorison, C. A., & Heller, B. H. (2022). Observers penalize decision makers whose risk preferences are unaffected by loss–gain framing. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 151(9), 2043–2059. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0001187

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Sheila Monfared, Ph.D.

Specialist in Psychology, Human Factors, and Social Engineering: Delivering Impactful Research Solutions in academia and Industry
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Developmental Neuroscience
Other Research Expertise (12)
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Nephrology
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Applied Psychology
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
And 7 more
About
Sheila Monfared, Ph.D. is a seasoned researcher and consultant with specialized expertise in human factors and sports psychology. Her advanced degrees in Sports Psychology from Florida State University and Human Factors from Georgia Institute of Technology equip her with a unique skill set that bridges the gap between technology and human performance. Sheila's Master of Science in Kinesiology from Tehran University further complements her holistic approach to enhancing performance and mental health. In her professional career, Sheila has excelled in roles such as Strategic Planning Consultant at Saddleback College and Research Scientist at Innisghtful, focusing on research and interface design. Her extensive research experience in cognitive ergonomics and human-computer interaction allows her to provide tailored solutions to individuals and organizations. Sheila's passion lies in using her diverse knowledge to drive success and innovation. Whether optimizing sports performance or enhancing user experience, she is dedicated to helping clients reach their full potential.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

6 total publications

The effect of category learning on visual attention and visual representation

Psychophysiology / Aug 04, 2017

Folstein, J. R., Monfared, S. S., & Maravel, T. (2017). The effect of category learning on visual attention and visual representation. Psychophysiology, 54(12), 1855–1871. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/psyp.12966

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Dr. Barry A. Spiering, Ph.D.

Over 20 years of experience in exercise & sports science, including directly serving athletes, astronauts, and soldiers
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Developmental Neuroscience
Other Research Expertise (27)
Exercise Physiology
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
And 22 more
About
With a Ph.D. and over 20 years of experience in health & human performance research, my research has directly benefited athletes, astronauts, and soldiers. I've also had the unique distinction of working in industry (Nike, the NFL, and New Balance), government (NASA, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Olympic Training Center), and academia (as a faculty member at California State University, Fullerton). Along the way, I've gained skills in product innovation, research program management, and communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

98 total publications

Enhancing astronaut performance using sensorimotor adaptability training

Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience / Sep 16, 2015

Bloomberg, J. J., Peters, B. T., Cohen, H. S., & Mulavara, A. P. (2015). Enhancing astronaut performance using sensorimotor adaptability training. Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnsys.2015.00129

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Example Developmental Neuroscience projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Developmental Neuroscience?

Designing educational interventions

A company in the education sector can collaborate with a Developmental Neuroscience expert to design evidence-based interventions that enhance learning outcomes. By understanding the cognitive and socio-emotional development of children, the expert can provide insights into effective teaching methods, curriculum design, and educational technologies.

Improving healthcare outcomes

Healthcare companies can benefit from the expertise of Developmental Neuroscience researchers in improving healthcare outcomes for children. These experts can contribute to the development of early detection tools, interventions for developmental disorders, and personalized treatment plans based on individual differences in brain development.

Enhancing product design

Companies in the technology and consumer goods industries can collaborate with Developmental Neuroscience experts to enhance product design. By understanding the cognitive and sensory development of users, these experts can provide valuable insights into user experience, ergonomics, and product safety.

Understanding consumer behavior

Developmental Neuroscience experts can help companies gain a deeper understanding of consumer behavior. By studying the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making, emotions, and social cognition, these experts can provide insights into consumer preferences, motivations, and purchasing behavior.

Addressing ethical considerations

Companies involved in research or product development that involves human subjects can collaborate with Developmental Neuroscience experts to navigate ethical considerations. These experts can provide guidance on informed consent, privacy protection, and ensuring the well-being of participants, ensuring compliance with ethical standards.