Dr. Jessica L Fales research focuses on understanding how peer relationships impact chronic pain in adolescents. She studies how experiences like social exclusion and support can influence the persistence of pain and disability among youth. By examining both the negative and positive aspects of peer interactions, her work aims to improve prevention and intervention strategies to support adolescents at risk for chronic pain.

Dr. Maria A. Gartstein's research lab focuses on understanding how early life experiences and brain development contribute to anxiety disorders. Through the study of infants' fear responses and the impact of maternal sensitivity, the lab aims to uncover the neurophysiological markers associated with anxiety. By examining how brain activation patterns and behavioral changes interact during infancy, the lab seeks to inform preventive strategies for anxiety disorders later in life.