My quote of the day Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead
ISLAND Lab
@britobabylab.bsky.social
We are a research lab studying early learning & brain development! PI: @nataliebrito.bsky.social 🐘👶🏽🧠
Last invited session we are focusing and early neural development! #ICIS2026 @infantstudies.bsky.social Chaired by @rhodricusack.bsky.social @fitngin.bsky.social
Last day of #ICIS2026! First session of the day brings together 3 prominent researchers in the field to tell us what they think is most exciting about infant development @infantstudies.bsky.social
Masako Myowa presented an amazing array of data integrating ECG, EEG, and microbiome within the context of parent-child co-regulation
Fabulous keynote address by @hiroyoshikawany.bsky.social! Such an inspiring presentation on conducting rigorous, culturally sensitive research on early child development within humanitarian contexts! #ICIS2026 @infantstudies.bsky.social
#ICIS2026 is underway! Chairing the Early Career Session - 10 early investigators were selected to present what’s new and exciting in the field! @infantstudies.bsky.social
✨ Some personal news: I’m happy to share that I’ll be joining the University of Denver as an Assistant Professor of Psychology ✨
When I head to Washington, I will be the first woman in Congress with a science PhD. That matters. At a time when science is under attack, Congress needs more leaders who understand the value of evidence-based decision-making.
Congratulations 2026 Bethany Reeb-Sutherland Mid-Career Award Winner-Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social, whose work reflects the intellectual independence, methodological innovation, and translational reach that this newly inaugurated award is designed to recognize. isdp.org/2026/06/15/c...
2026 Bethany Reeb-Sutherland Mid-Career Award - Natalie Brito, PhD - International Society for Developmental Psychobiology (ISDP)
2026 Bethany Reeb-Sutherland Mid-Career Award goes to Natalie Brito, Associate Professor at Columbia University and director of the Infant Studies of Learning and Neurocognitive Development (ISLAND) L...
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ICIS 2026 is less than a month away! 🇵🇦👶🏽 Read more about this year’s theme: Infancy in Context! infantstudies.org/2026-congres...
2026 Congress Overview - The International Congress of Infant Studies
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International Congress of Infant Studies@infantstudies.bsky.social · 2mo agoNew on the Baby Blog - 2026 Congress Overview by the ICIS Programme Chairs @nataliebrito.bsky.social, Silvia Benavides-Varela, Ana M. Carmiol and Ori Ossmy infantstudies.org/2026-congres... #infantstudies #ICIS2026 #EarlyYears #DevPsySky #PsychSciSky #science #research
New on the Baby Blog - 2026 Congress Overview by the ICIS Programme Chairs @nataliebrito.bsky.social, Silvia Benavides-Varela, Ana M. Carmiol and Ori Ossmy infantstudies.org/2026-congres... #infantstudies #ICIS2026 #EarlyYears #DevPsySky #PsychSciSky #science #research
Some great developmental science will be happening in Panama this July! Come hear more about what @infantstudies.bsky.social and @fitngin.bsky.social have planned! ☀️🇵🇦
Fetal, Infant, & Toddler Neuroimaging Group—FIT’NG@fitngin.bsky.social · 4mo agoJoin us on April 14th at 11am ET / 5pm CEST for a FIT’NG + ICIS preview of the Panama 2026 meetings: exclusive program sneak peeks, highlighting events of shared interest, and what you gain by attending both. Register: tinyurl.com/fitngicis
Late Breaking Poster Submissions are now open for ICIS 2026! infantstudies.org/abstracts/ Come join us July 6-9 in Panama City, Panama 🇵🇦 ☀️ @infantstudies.bsky.social
Abstract Submissions - The International Congress of Infant Studies
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The Transmitter writes about @clionaod.bsky.social's work with @ainedineen.bsky.social, @annatruzzi.bsky.social, Graham King, @lorinanaci.bsky.social, Keelin Harrison, Enna-Louise D'Arcy, Jessica White, @chiarac.bsky.social, Tamrin Holloway, Anna Kravchenko, @diedrichsenjorn.bsky.social!
Infant brain categorizes common objects by two months of age
Brain activity patterns in the ventral visual cortex appear to distinguish images across 12 categories, including birds and trees, fMRI scans suggest.
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🎶✨ Songs and stories are part of Hispanic Heritage! They connect generations, preserve culture, and support children’s learning and identity. 💜Try singing or telling stories together at home — it builds language, imagination, and connection!
headed to ISDP shortly? Come early for this wonderful session on advancing perinatal science through open and shared data- sponsored by the International Fetal and Infant Brain and Behavior (I-FIBB) Network! Excited to offer my perspective! @isdp.org
Interested in early life stress, self-regulation, and the gut-brain axis? Apply to work with Sarah at UMass Boston! She is an amazing researcher and mentor! ✨ www.sarahcvogel.com
Sarah C. Vogel
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Sarah C Vogel, PhD@sarahcvogel.bsky.social · 10mo agoThe Developmental and Brain Sciences PhD program at UMass Boston is recruiting, and I am planning to accept a student for Fall 2026! Join our info session on 10/24 to learn more: go.umb.edu/register/?id... or check out our department website: www.umb.edu/academics/pr...
World Mental Health Day! Caring for caregivers is caring for children - emotional well-being is vital in shaping parent-infant connections & supporting healthy development! Let’s continue to raise awareness, listen with compassion, & make mental health support a priority for all new parents! 💖
UCDavis Psych is hiring an Assistant Professor in Human Cognition or Cognitive Neuroscience 🧠✨ Come join a vibrant, collaborative dept and live in a fun college town near Sacramento, San Francisco, Napa, and Lake Tahoe. Applications due Oct.21. Please share widely! recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07300
Assistant Professor of Psychology - Human Cognition or Cognitive Neuroscience
University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!
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Dr. Annie Aitken presented her poster on dyadic physiological synchrony and associations with neural and autonomic development! 💕
🌍 Diversity Symposium 🗓 Fri, Sept 5 | 3:15 PM | Hyde Suite 1 & 2 How do we defend science in challenging times? Join Christina Pagel, PhD, for strategies on safeguarding research, supporting trainees, and taking bold action. #Flux2025 #DefendScience
Our RA Amy Hume presenting at #flux2025 on remote in-home measures of infant attentional biases towards threat
Lab writing retreat. Reconnected and reaffirmed what really matters. Not gonna let anyone dictate the kind of science (or scientists) allowed
In light of all the chaos and uncertainty around us, I wanted to take a moment to share some ✨good news✨ I am thrilled to announce that this Fall I will be joining the University of Massachusetts Boston as an Assistant Professor of Psychology!
Congratulations to our grad student extraordinaire, Maggie Zhang, on being awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship!! 🥳💜🙌🍾🎉
Research in our lab would not be possible without government funding from the NIH - we must defend our science #StandUpForScience #standupforscience2025
