This project is led by Professor Tim Silk and Dr Nandi Vijayakumar.

The project will run from 2025 until 2027.

At a glance

Adolescence is a dynamic period of brain development that drives cognitive maturity.

The hormones involved in puberty directly contribute to shaping brain development. This project examines how trajectories of brain development and the related maturation of cognitive ability are influenced by the sensitive transition through puberty.

Project team

Professor Tim Silk Professor
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Dr Nandi Vijayakumar Senior Research Fellow
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Professor Sarah Whittle
Dr Amanda Boyes
Dr Sylvia Lin
Berkins Sylas
Soudeh Ashrafipour

Partners

  • Prof Jennifer Pfeifer, University of Oregon, US
  • Dr Elizabeth Shirtcliff, University of Oregon, US
  • Dr Marjolein Barendse, Erasmus University, Netherlands
  • Dr Ethan McCormick, Delaware University, US