What We've Learned About The Child Brain

What We’ve Learned About The Child Brain

Since he first began studying the brain in stroke patients using functional magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, cognitive neuroscientist Damien Fair has become a star in the field of pediatric and adolescent brain development. His work has led to a greater understanding of mental health disorders and the impact of trauma, including intergenerational trauma, on the young brain. Read the story published on March 7, 2021 by The Imprint.

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