Dr. Joseph Patrick Allen's lab focuses on understanding how the quality of social relationships during adolescence can impact physical health and aging later in life. The research utilizes extensive longitudinal data to explore connections between early relationships, such as those with family and peers, and health outcomes in mid-adulthood. The ultimate goal is to identify new interventions to promote health and wellness that start in adolescence.

Jessica J. Connelly's research lab at the University of Virginia focuses on understanding how interventions during childbirth, specifically the use of exogenous oxytocin, can affect maternal health and behavior. The lab studies the changes in the oxytocin system during and after birth, including how genetics and epigenetics might influence outcomes like postpartum depression and hemorrhage. By using animal models, the lab aims to uncover key mechanisms that could lead to improved maternal care and interventions.