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Join us in the Brain and Body lab at UCLA for a science-filled, fun, and educational experience! Here at the Brain and Body Lab, we study the development of emotions and brain-body interactions in children. By participating in our Mind, Brain, Body Study, your child can learn more about Psychology and research in social science! Your child will get to play computer games, answer some questions, and even donate biological samples (like spit)! By participating, you can help us build new and needed knowledge on child development, get feedback on your child's behavior and cognition, and even earn money and science activity kits for your time!
This study is for children between the ages of 6-9 years and adolescents between ages 13-16 years, but we welcome all to connect with us and discover more about what we do in the Brain and Body Lab!
Scroll below to find more information about the BABLab and our Mind, Brain, Body study!
This study is for children between the ages of 6-9 years and adolescents between ages 13-16 years, but we welcome all to connect with us and discover more about what we do in the Brain and Body Lab!
Scroll below to find more information about the BABLab and our Mind, Brain, Body study!
What is the Brain and Body Lab?
At the Brain and Body Lab (BABLab), we are interested in how early experiences influence interactions between the brain and body, contributing to mental and physical health. We hope to use this information to improve the wellbeing of children, adolescents, and adults across the world. In other words, in the BABLab, we aim to do good science that makes a difference to people’s lives, today and tomorrow! The BABLab is directed by Dr. Bridget Callaghan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at UCLA. Here are some research topics we are currently working on...
Brain DevelopmentThe developing memory system and the neurobiology of emotional development and parent child interactions
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Brain BugsThe Gastrointestinal biome and how gut bacteria changes in response to stress
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Gut FeelingsPhysical-mental health associations, particularly in the context of stress
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Parenting Under Pressure Study
The Parenting Under Pressure study looks at the impacts of COVID-19 on caregivers, children, and families around the world. This online study hopes to enrich the lives of children and families, informing interventions that may help mitigate negative effects of this disruptive period for future generations.
Ages: Parents (18+) with children ages 6-17
Study Status: ACTIVELY RECRUITING- join now!
Type of Study: Online Study
Ages: Parents (18+) with children ages 6-17
Study Status: ACTIVELY RECRUITING- join now!
Type of Study: Online Study
Mind, Brain, Body Study
The Mind, Brain, Body study looks at how early caregiving experiences influence emotional, cognitive, and brain development, as well as physical health and wellness. The study also explores how the bacteria that live inside us (the microbiome) are connected to the development of our brains and bodies.
Ages: Children between 6-9 years old and adolescents 13-16 years old
Study Status: ACTIVELY RECRUITING- join now!
Type of Study: Video Call with Researcher & Online Study
Ages: Children between 6-9 years old and adolescents 13-16 years old
Study Status: ACTIVELY RECRUITING- join now!
Type of Study: Video Call with Researcher & Online Study
For more information on our lab...
To find out more information about the Brain and Body Lab, feel free to read our information page below.
You can also click here to learn more about our research, or here to read some of our publications!
Connect With Us!
Phone: (310) 909-7083
For general enquiries, please email us at: bablab.ucla@gmail.com or use the form below.
For general enquiries, please email us at: bablab.ucla@gmail.com or use the form below.