Under the direction of Charles A. Nelson, PhD, the Labs of Cognitive Neuroscience at Children's Hospital Boston are dedicated to furthering our understanding of brain and cognitive development in typically developing infants and children, as well as children diagnosed with or at risk for various developmental disorders. In gaining a better understanding of these processes, our goal is to contribute to the healthy growth and development of our children.
Our multidisciplinary team of researchers brings together experts from the basic and applied sciences, such as neuroscience, psychology, and education, with clinical experts in fields such as developmental pediatrics and child neurology. Together, we are working to expand our knowledge of a wide variety of issues, including the development of face-processing skills, the impact of certain environmental factors on cognitive development, and various aspects of autism spectrum disorders. Through this collaborative and comprehensive approach, we aim to drive the science forward as rapidly as possible, so that we can translate what we learn into meaningful, effective medical therapies and improved outcomes for children and their families.
We invite you to learn more about our laboratories and ongoing research initiatives by clicking on the menu links to the left.
