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As we pass the midpoint of winter in New England based on the Old Farmer’s Almanac and despite the latest winter storm this week, it has been a relief to many to see sunshine in Connecticut again and look forward to warmer days ahead. The department is as busy as ever this time of year, with many updates to share and events to join – I do hope you were able to view our YCSC 2023 year in review newsletter last month to get a sense for all that was accomplished at the center this past year, and I hope you will enjoy perusing some of the latest news and updates from and about our community in this month’s newsletter. Of note is next week’s special Grand Rounds session focused on Black History Month – this has become an annual tradition in the department, and I look forward to it each year, just as I enjoy and appreciate the many ways in which we highlight and celebrate diversity throughout the year.
Linda Mayes, MD
Arnold Gesell Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology; Chair
Yale Child Study Center
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In the three years since Tara Davila, LCSW stepped into the new role of chief diversity officer (CDO) for the Yale Child Study Center (YCSC), a great deal has been accomplished across the department and through Davila’s stewardship. Several goals and strategies have also been set in these areas for 2024 and beyond.
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In the three years since Tara Davila, LCSW stepped into the new role of chief diversity officer (CDO) for the Yale Child Study Center (YCSC), a great deal has been accomplished across the department and through Davila’s stewardship. Several goals and strategies have also been set in these areas for 2024 and beyond.
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In the latest YCSC “On Leadership” blog post, Daryn David spoke with Helena Rutherford, an associate professor at the YCSC whose research lab investigates periods of neural plasticity in adulthood, including how the mind and brain change during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In the interview, Rutherford talks about how her person-centered, compassionate approach to leadership helps to unleash the potential of those she trains.
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In the latest YCSC “On Leadership” blog post, Daryn David spoke with Helena Rutherford, an associate professor at the YCSC whose research lab investigates periods of neural plasticity in adulthood, including how the mind and brain change during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In the interview, Rutherford talks about how her person-centered, compassionate approach to leadership helps to unleash the potential of those she trains.
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New community members are welcomed to the Yale Child Study Center on an on-going basis, and all new faculty, staff, and trainees are invited to share bios and photos upon joining the department. This month, a belated welcome is extended to Abhiram Natu, PhD, who joined the Vaccarino Lab as a postdoctoral associate in early December, in addition to Elizabeth Hentschel, MSc, PhD who joined in early January, and a more recent addition, Guilherme Pimenta Roncete. Learn more about some of the new community members who have submitted bios.
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New community members are welcomed to the Yale Child Study Center on an on-going basis, and all new faculty, staff, and trainees are invited to share bios and photos upon joining the department. This month, a belated welcome is extended to Abhiram Natu, PhD, who joined the Vaccarino Lab as a postdoctoral associate in early December, in addition to Elizabeth Hentschel, MSc, PhD who joined in early January, and a more recent addition, Guilherme Pimenta Roncete. Learn more about some of the new community members who have submitted bios.
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Staff at the Education Collaboratory, launched at the YCSC in July 2023, have been sharing spotlights on the dedicated team members at the lab, highlighting their research and what led them to the lab's mission to advance the science and practice of Social Emotional Learning. In this spotlight, meet Associate Research Scientist Zi Jia Ng.
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Staff at the Education Collaboratory, launched at the YCSC in July 2023, have been sharing spotlights on the dedicated team members at the lab, highlighting their research and what led them to the lab's mission to advance the science and practice of Social Emotional Learning. In this spotlight, meet Associate Research Scientist Zi Jia Ng.
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The Yale Institute for Global Health has selected Thomas Fernandez, MD; Eleanor Reid, MD, PhD; and Vanessa Ezenwa, PhD to receive the Fall 2023 Spark Award.
Each recipient will receive an award of up to $10,000. The Spark Award aims to provide initial funding to support global health research initiatives and partnerships among YIGH-affiliated faculty. Candidates were selected based on five criteria: innovation, feasibility, sustainability, anticipated outcomes, and alignment with YIGH’s mission to improve the health of individuals and populations worldwide. Below is a summary of the Fall 2023 Spark Award projects and their Principal Investigators:
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The Yale Institute for Global Health has selected Thomas Fernandez, MD; Eleanor Reid, MD, PhD; and Vanessa Ezenwa, PhD to receive the Fall 2023 Spark Award.
Each recipient will receive an award of up to $10,000. The Spark Award aims to provide initial funding to support global health research initiatives and partnerships among YIGH-affiliated faculty. Candidates were selected based on five criteria: innovation, feasibility, sustainability, anticipated outcomes, and alignment with YIGH’s mission to improve the health of individuals and populations worldwide. Below is a summary of the Fall 2023 Spark Award projects and their Principal Investigators:
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Youngsun Cho, MD, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry and in the Child Study Center, has been awarded a 2024 Young Physician-Scientist Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI).
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Youngsun Cho, MD, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry and in the Child Study Center, has been awarded a 2024 Young Physician-Scientist Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI).
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In this Education Collaboratory spotlight, meet Postdoctoral Associate Cheyeon Ha, one of the dedicated team members at the lab. Spotlights highlight team members' research and what led them to the lab's mission to advance the science and practice of Social Emotional Learning.
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In this Education Collaboratory spotlight, meet Postdoctoral Associate Cheyeon Ha, one of the dedicated team members at the lab. Spotlights highlight team members' research and what led them to the lab's mission to advance the science and practice of Social Emotional Learning.
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Victoria Lewis, MD, MSW, MPP, clinical fellow in the Albert J. Solnit Yale School of Medicine Integrated Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Research Training Program, has received a National Institute on Drug Abuse Mentor-Facilitated Training Award.
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Victoria Lewis, MD, MSW, MPP, clinical fellow in the Albert J. Solnit Yale School of Medicine Integrated Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Research Training Program, has received a National Institute on Drug Abuse Mentor-Facilitated Training Award.
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The YCSC Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism (SANA) Program recently launched a new blog to provide current information and resources for parents, family members, and other caregivers of children with autism. Monthly blog posts written by clinical and research faculty and staff will highlight the lab’s research, staff, and resources.
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The YCSC Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism (SANA) Program recently launched a new blog to provide current information and resources for parents, family members, and other caregivers of children with autism. Monthly blog posts written by clinical and research faculty and staff will highlight the lab’s research, staff, and resources.
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Meet Postdoctoral Associate Melissa Lucas, another dedicated team member in the Education Collaboratory. Lab member spotlights highlight team members' research and what led them to the lab's mission to advance the science and practice of Social Emotional Learning.
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Meet Postdoctoral Associate Melissa Lucas, another dedicated team member in the Education Collaboratory. Lab member spotlights highlight team members' research and what led them to the lab's mission to advance the science and practice of Social Emotional Learning.
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Clíona Kelly, PhD, from the laboratory of Helena Rutherford, and Jivesh (Jiv) Ramduny, PhD, from the laboratory of Arielle Baskin-Sommers, have been selected to receive the 2024 Kavli Postdoctoral Award for Academic Diversity.
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Clíona Kelly, PhD, from the laboratory of Helena Rutherford, and Jivesh (Jiv) Ramduny, PhD, from the laboratory of Arielle Baskin-Sommers, have been selected to receive the 2024 Kavli Postdoctoral Award for Academic Diversity.
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Yale Child Study Center Associate Professor of Child Psychology Laurie Cardona, PsyD was selected as the new Chair for 2024 for the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Children, Youth and Families.
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Yale Child Study Center Associate Professor of Child Psychology Laurie Cardona, PsyD was selected as the new Chair for 2024 for the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Children, Youth and Families.
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Meet Education Collaboratory Project Coordinator Famatta Gibson, another dedicated team member in the lab. Team member spotlights highlight their work and what led them to the lab's mission to advance the science and practice of Social Emotional Learning.
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Meet Education Collaboratory Project Coordinator Famatta Gibson, another dedicated team member in the lab. Team member spotlights highlight their work and what led them to the lab's mission to advance the science and practice of Social Emotional Learning.
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A named professorship has been established at Yale to commemorate the contributions of the late Steven M. Southwick, MD, one of the world’s leading experts on psychological traumatization and human resilience. Marc Potenza, MD, PhD, who earned his undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and medical degrees at Yale, is the first Steven M. Southwick Professor of Psychiatry and Professor in the Child Study Center and of Neuroscience.
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A named professorship has been established at Yale to commemorate the contributions of the late Steven M. Southwick, MD, one of the world’s leading experts on psychological traumatization and human resilience. Marc Potenza, MD, PhD, who earned his undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and medical degrees at Yale, is the first Steven M. Southwick Professor of Psychiatry and Professor in the Child Study Center and of Neuroscience.
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Onyi Okeke, MD - AZA Allsop - Akeem Marsh, MD - Nailah Garard, BA
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Onyi Okeke, MD - AZA Allsop - Akeem Marsh, MD - Nailah Garard, BA
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In this opinion piece, YCSC Associate Professor Christina Cipriano addresses the need for many public schools to change how they address variability in development and learning needs in children.
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Source: EdSurge
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In this opinion piece, YCSC Associate Professor Christina Cipriano addresses the need for many public schools to change how they address variability in development and learning needs in children.
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Source: EdSurge
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In this Opinion piece, YCSC Clinical Fellow Onyi Okeke calls for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to institute more oversight of medical professionals over-reporting cases of child abuse involving Black children while under-reporting those involving white children.
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Source: MedPage Today
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In this Opinion piece, YCSC Clinical Fellow Onyi Okeke calls for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to institute more oversight of medical professionals over-reporting cases of child abuse involving Black children while under-reporting those involving white children.
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Source: MedPage Today
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Complex motor stereotypies, or stereotyped movements, are repetitive and rhythmic movements that usually start in early childhood and often continue into adulthood. The movements may include hand flapping, waving, rotating or tensing of body parts, and are observed just as frequently in both boys and girls. Complex motor stereotypies are frequently observed in children with autism, developmental delays, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD], anxiety, and some neurological conditions. However, they also occur in children who are developing typically.
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Source: Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine
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Complex motor stereotypies, or stereotyped movements, are repetitive and rhythmic movements that usually start in early childhood and often continue into adulthood. The movements may include hand flapping, waving, rotating or tensing of body parts, and are observed just as frequently in both boys and girls. Complex motor stereotypies are frequently observed in children with autism, developmental delays, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD], anxiety, and some neurological conditions. However, they also occur in children who are developing typically.
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Source: Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine
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The series on the mental health of Black youth features expert-led discussions on anonymized child and adolescent psychiatry cases from around the country.
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The series on the mental health of Black youth features expert-led discussions on anonymized child and adolescent psychiatry cases from around the country.
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Fifth graders at Francis W. Parker School are Scratch coding an interactive game to teach others about emotions. Learn more about how this RULER school is leveraging creativity, problem-solving, and RULER skills to excel personally and academically.
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Source: Chicago Parent
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Fifth graders at Francis W. Parker School are Scratch coding an interactive game to teach others about emotions. Learn more about how this RULER school is leveraging creativity, problem-solving, and RULER skills to excel personally and academically.
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Source: Chicago Parent
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In the latest Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism (SANA) blog post, Yale Child Study Center Social Worker Amy Giguere Carney writes about how parenting can be a rich, joyful, fulfilling experience -- and can also be incredibly stressful and exhausting, often more so for parents of children with special needs. Several strategies and practices to employ are offered to help manage this stress.
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In the latest Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism (SANA) blog post, Yale Child Study Center Social Worker Amy Giguere Carney writes about how parenting can be a rich, joyful, fulfilling experience -- and can also be incredibly stressful and exhausting, often more so for parents of children with special needs. Several strategies and practices to employ are offered to help manage this stress.
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YCSC Chair Linda Mayes and Vice Chair Vice Chair of Quality & Safety and Clinical Affairs Yann Poncin weigh in on the importance of setting ground rules and keeping the conversation going with teens around social media use.
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Source: Yale Medicine
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YCSC Chair Linda Mayes and Vice Chair Vice Chair of Quality & Safety and Clinical Affairs Yann Poncin weigh in on the importance of setting ground rules and keeping the conversation going with teens around social media use.
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Source: Yale Medicine
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The Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism (SANA) lab focuses on early social and affective development of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. In this inaugural blog post by SANA Program Director Kasia Chawarska, PhD, two studies are featured that are actively recruiting infants and young children.
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The Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism (SANA) lab focuses on early social and affective development of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. In this inaugural blog post by SANA Program Director Kasia Chawarska, PhD, two studies are featured that are actively recruiting infants and young children.
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View the latest opportunities at the Yale Child Study Center for talented individuals seeking to improve the lives of children and families through research, service, training, and more.
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View the latest opportunities at the Yale Child Study Center for talented individuals seeking to improve the lives of children and families through research, service, training, and more.
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YCSC Grand Rounds sessions are typically presented in person in the Cohen Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, from September through June, with a live stream available via Zoom.
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Tara Davila, LCSW - Amy Myers, MSW, LCSW - Ayotunde Ayobello, MD - Tangular Irby - Christian Edwards, BA, MSW
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Tara Davila, LCSW - Amy Myers, MSW, LCSW - Ayotunde Ayobello, MD - Tangular Irby - Christian Edwards, BA, MSW
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Sonja LaBarbara MSOL, MS CCC/SLP
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Sonja LaBarbara MSOL, MS CCC/SLP
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Speakers are to be announced.
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Speakers are to be announced.
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December 21, 2023
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YCSC Clinical Fellow Amanda Calhoun, MD, MPH is quoted in this NYT Opinion piece on the impact -- and dangers -- of social media on mental health.
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Source: The New York Times
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December 21, 2023
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YCSC Clinical Fellow Amanda Calhoun, MD, MPH is quoted in this NYT Opinion piece on the impact -- and dangers -- of social media on mental health.
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Source: The New York Times
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January 5, 2024
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A recent study led by Dr. Flora Vaccarino explored the different cell types in cortical organoids to gain a better understanding of the development of macrocephaly in autistic individuals.
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Source: AUTISM ADVOCATE Parenting Magazine
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January 5, 2024
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A recent study led by Dr. Flora Vaccarino explored the different cell types in cortical organoids to gain a better understanding of the development of macrocephaly in autistic individuals.
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Source: AUTISM ADVOCATE Parenting Magazine
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January 17, 2024
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A new initiative from Dartmouth College, The Dialogue Project, will help students engage in academic inquiry by having challenging conversations with their peers. The Dialogue Project will kick off four new programs this year: a speaker series, workshops, special topics events, and a partnership with the nonprofit group StoryCorps. YCEI's Dr. Marc Brackett will be a featured speaker and will discuss using emotional regulation for constructive dialogue.
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Source: Inside Higher Ed
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January 17, 2024
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A new initiative from Dartmouth College, The Dialogue Project, will help students engage in academic inquiry by having challenging conversations with their peers. The Dialogue Project will kick off four new programs this year: a speaker series, workshops, special topics events, and a partnership with the nonprofit group StoryCorps. YCEI's Dr. Marc Brackett will be a featured speaker and will discuss using emotional regulation for constructive dialogue.
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Source: Inside Higher Ed
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January 30, 2024
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It is a substantial achievement for Yale that its early-career faculty secured 10% of these awards. The numbers reflect the efforts of mentors, departments, and programs who ensure that the awardees have the resources needed to launch independent research programs
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January 30, 2024
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It is a substantial achievement for Yale that its early-career faculty secured 10% of these awards. The numbers reflect the efforts of mentors, departments, and programs who ensure that the awardees have the resources needed to launch independent research programs
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February 6, 2024
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The American Psychiatric Association Foundation interviewed YCSC Clinical Fellow Amanda Calhoun for this blog post about the future of psychiatric care for Black children and Calhoun's new clinical case conference series focused on Black youth mental health.
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Source: American Psychiatric Association Foundation Blog
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February 6, 2024
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The American Psychiatric Association Foundation interviewed YCSC Clinical Fellow Amanda Calhoun for this blog post about the future of psychiatric care for Black children and Calhoun's new clinical case conference series focused on Black youth mental health.
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Source: American Psychiatric Association Foundation Blog
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February 9, 2024
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YCSC Associate Professor Eli Lebowitz is quoted in this article discussing new survey data indicating that today’s intensive parenting has benefits, not just risks, and most young adults seem happy with it.
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Source: The New York Times
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February 9, 2024
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YCSC Associate Professor Eli Lebowitz is quoted in this article discussing new survey data indicating that today’s intensive parenting has benefits, not just risks, and most young adults seem happy with it.
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Source: The New York Times
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Current YCSC Openings
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Several excellent benefits and rewards packages are offered for Yale faculty and staff.
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Giving to the YCSC
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For information about planned giving or how to make a gift, contact Matthew Farrenkopf at 203-436-8500.
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