Consequences of Early Life Adversity on the Brain
13 November 2022
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST
Session Description
Epidemiology points to early life adversity as a major risk factor for psychiatric disorders and other health issues. Now, neuroscientists are uncovering why. Using advanced molecular techniques and rodent models, scientists are investigating specific neural pathways, cells, and circuits to pinpoint how early life adversity influences brain development and long-lasting changes in behavior. Researchers will discuss sex-specific findings on the neurobiological mechanisms associated with anxiety, reward response, maternal behavior, and emotional processing, including responses to ketamine treatment.