YCSC Grand Rounds: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Childhood Neuropsychiatric Disorders (T32) Trainee Talks
Yale Child Study Center
In this annual session with talks by current Postdoctoral Fellowship in Childhood Neuropsychiatric Disorders (T32) trainees, Elizabeth Edgar, PhD, will present on "The Avoidant Brain: Neural Signatures of Risk Avoidance in Adolescence (with a Look Toward Early Childhood Measurement)" and Dan Doyle, PhD, will present on "Deciphering genetic and circuit features of neurodevelopmental disorders." A description for the latter is as follows.
The neocortex is the crux of our exceptional conscious capabilities and altered neocortical function contributes broadly to brain disorders. Despite significant efforts over the last few decades, there are still countless questions regarding the genetic underpinnings of cortical circuitry and how alterations to these mechanisms can contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and schizophrenia. Learning objectives for this talk are to understand:
- How gene expression shapes brain development
- The consequences of gene mutations on cortical circuit development
YCSC Grand Rounds sessions are typically presented in the Cohen Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays from September through June, with a live stream available via Zoom. Internal participants are encouraged to attend sessions in person. Select recordings are posted on-line as soon as they are available.