The research lab led by Elizabeth Gould at Princeton University focuses on understanding how early life adversity and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder affect brain function. The lab studies the roles of perineuronal nets, steroid hormones, and neuronal signaling in the hippocampus, which is crucial for social recognition and emotional regulation. By using advanced techniques on transgenic mouse models, they aim to uncover potential therapeutic targets that could help restore brain function and improve mental health outcomes.