Dr. Anna Marsland's lab studies how early childhood conditions, especially when growing up in low-income environments, can affect heart health and diabetes risk later in life. The research focuses on understanding the factors that either contribute to or protect against these health issues, with a particular look at how aspects like family, school, and community play a role. By investigating these connections, the lab aims to guide policies and interventions to help improve health outcomes for disadvantaged populations.

Dr. Peter J Gianaros' lab at the University of Pittsburgh focuses on how our bodies respond to stress in midlife and how those responses might affect brain health later in life. By studying midlife adults, the lab aims to uncover the connections between cardiovascular health and risks for cerebrovascular disease and dementia. Their research could help identify ways to improve brain health by understanding stress-related cardiovascular factors.

Dr. Rebecca G. Reed's lab at the University of Pittsburgh investigates how socioeconomic factors throughout a person's life influence cognitive decline in midlife. They focus on understanding the timing of these influences and the biological mechanisms, specifically looking at epigenetic aging as a potential link. By studying individuals' socioeconomic experiences from childhood into adulthood, the research aims to uncover vital insights that can inform interventions to mitigate cognitive decline risk.

Dr. Jennifer Silk's research focuses on understanding how social experiences, both online and in-person, affect the mental health of adolescent girls. She aims to identify the factors that increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, as well as depression, by studying girls' interactions and feelings in real-time. By combining psychological assessments with brain imaging and machine learning techniques, her work seeks to find ways to prevent mental health crises among youth.