University of Rochester · NeuroscienceFoxe Development Lab
John J Foxe · Rochester, New York
Research Focus
Dr. John J. Foxe's research lab at the University of Rochester focuses on understanding how the brain develops in children and adolescents. His team is part of the ABCD Study, the largest long-term investigation of brain health and development in the U.S., tracking over 11,000 children as they grow. The lab examines various factors, including mental health, substance use, and social experiences, to see how they influence brain development and cognitive abilities over time.
brain developmentadolescent healthneuroimagingsubstance usecognitive assessmentlongitudinal studymental healthbiological assaysenvironmental factorschild development
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the impact of substance use on brain development during adolescence.
AIM 02Examine the relationship between mental health and cognitive functioning in youth.
AIM 03Assess how social experiences affect brain and behavioral outcomes.
AIM 04Develop national standards for healthy brain development in children and adolescents.
AIM 05Utilize neuroimaging to track developmental changes over time.
Skills the Lab Values
brain imagingpsychological testingbiological assaysdata analysislongitudinal study methodologiesneuropsychological assessmentsmobile health monitoringenvironmental exposure assessment
Output against the department
Publications512top 11% of dept.71st of 671
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Citations36ktop 10% of dept.65th of 671
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