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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A little window into how babies' brains and bodies work together 🧠 ❤️ Our lab has TWO new papers out led by my brilliant former postdoc Annie Aitken. www.nature.com/articles/s42... First paper in examined real-time coupling b/t cortical activity and parasympathetic tone in 3-month-olds

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Autonomic and neural activity dynamically couple during infant attention - Communications Biology

Simultaneous EEG and ECG in 3-month-olds reveal that parasympathetic (RSA) activity dynamically couples with cortical theta and alpha oscillations during sustained attention task

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Last invited session we are focusing and early neural development! #ICIS2026 @infantstudies.bsky.social Chaired by @rhodricusack.bsky.social @fitngin.bsky.social

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Masako Myowa presented an amazing array of data integrating ECG, EEG, and microbiome within the context of parent-child co-regulation

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

#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

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Meriah DeJoseph @meriahdejoseph.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

✨ Some personal news: I’m happy to share that I’ll be joining the University of Denver as an Assistant Professor of Psychology ✨

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Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark @jasmineclarkforga.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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.

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

ICIS 2026 is less than a month away! 🇵🇦👶🏽 Read more about this year’s theme: Infancy in Context! infantstudies.org/2026-congres...

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2026 Congress Overview - The International Congress of Infant Studies

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International Congress of Infant Studies @infantstudies.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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

Text: Latest from the Baby Blog - 2026 Congress Overview by the ICIS Programme Chairs against an image background of a baby in a dress looking at a piece of paper

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ISLAND Lab @britobabylab.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Science is inclusive when we include all families. We are thankful for all of the parents, caregivers, and families who participate in and support our work. Inclusive science helps us better understand infant development and build research spaces where all families feel seen, respected, and valued.

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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! ☀️🇵🇦

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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

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Abstract Submissions - The International Congress of Infant Studies

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ISLAND Lab @britobabylab.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Pre-blizzard lab bonding this past weekend!

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ISLAND Lab @britobabylab.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🎶✨ Las canciones y los cuentos son parte de la herencia hispana — conectan generaciones, preservan la cultura y apoyan el desarrollo y la identidad de l@s niñ@s. 💜 Canten o cuenten historias junt@s en casa ¡Esto fortalece el lenguaje, la imaginación y la conexión! 💛

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ISLAND Lab @britobabylab.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🎶✨ 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!

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Laurel Joy Gabard-Durnam @laurelgd.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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

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Sarah C. Vogel

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ISLAND Lab @britobabylab.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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! 💖

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Fernanda Ferreira @fernandaedi.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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

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Assistant Professor of Psychology - Human Cognition or Cognitive Neuroscience

University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!

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ISLAND Lab @britobabylab.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Dr. Annie Aitken presented her poster on dyadic physiological synchrony and associations with neural and autonomic development! 💕

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Flux Society @fluxsociety.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

🌍 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

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ISLAND Lab @britobabylab.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Our RA Amy Hume presenting at #flux2025 on remote in-home measures of infant attentional biases towards threat

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Lab writing retreat. Reconnected and reaffirmed what really matters. Not gonna let anyone dictate the kind of science (or scientists) allowed

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Sarah C Vogel, PhD @sarahcvogel.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

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!

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ISLAND Lab @britobabylab.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Congratulations to our grad student extraordinaire, Maggie Zhang, on being awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship!! 🥳💜🙌🍾🎉

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ISLAND Lab @britobabylab.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Research in our lab would not be possible without government funding from the NIH - we must defend our science #StandUpForScience #standupforscience2025

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Scientist holding up sign at protest rally

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

“Early Measures of Infant Attention as Predictors of Toddler Socio-Emotional Skills” explained by a toddler 😊 Let’s make sure there’s a future for our next generation of scientists - #StandUpForScience today at noon!

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ISLAND Lab @britobabylab.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Lab members presenting at the Eastern Psychological Association annual conference this morning - great job everyone!!

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Today’s the day. Let’s go. Philly I’ll see you at city hall. Everybody else, find your closest rally and turn out. Time to flood the streets for science 🧪

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

@britobabylab.bsky.social will be there - see you tomorrow!

Stand up for science flyer. Event happening Friday March 7th at 12pm in Washington square park

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Amazing talk by Bea Luna on E/I balance and critical period plasticity during adolescence. The optimal outcome obviously being @dylanggee.bsky.social

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

2024 had some twists and turns but finishing out the year with feelings of immense gratitude ✨ My involvement with an amazing non-profit, Social Creatures, is one of many things I’m grateful for. Check out some of our achievements this year: www.thesocialcreatures.org/2024-annual-...

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2024 Annual Impact Report — Social Creatures

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Kate Humphreys (she/her) @klhumphreys.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year!! So thrilled to share this preprint (Kara Weisman, Lucy King, and I worked on this for 8+ yrs): "Beliefs about the development of mental life" Read to find an interesting story on how people perceive different domains of capacities changing from birth to age 5 yrs. osf.io/kq4j7

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Maria Jalbrzikowski @mjalbrzikowski.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

The Neuroscience of Risk and Development Laboratory loves postdocs!!! Please see the attached ad and email me if you have an interest in developing a T32 project alongside the work going on in the lab. Focus is developmental psychopathology, neuroimaging, and sleep!

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Jenna Finch @jennafinch823.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Does anyone have an assignment they enjoy grading for developmental psych that has students engage with a (or multiple) scientific article(s)? I have tried many iterations of different assignments and want one I look forward to grading. Right now... not enjoying grading AI-written policy letters.

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Brilliant scholar, but more importantly one of the nicest humans in academia. I am so grateful to have been his colleague - Clancy was instrumental to my success at NYU. He was genuinely excited to chat about new ideas and never missed an opportunity to provide support. He will be missed greatly

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Exciting morning attending the 35th Annual Robin Hood Foundation Heroes Breakfast! @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social Social Creatures was honored for our Bonded by Baby program - a community driven, clinically integrated program embedding mental & social health into the standard of care for new parents

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Page from a program describing the social creatures nonprofit

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Group picture of social creatures staff and board members

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I loved being a mentor for this program! Great benefits all around

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Prof Andy Field @profandyfield.com · 18/11/2024

Want to learn/teach R? I'm still actively developing my package of learnr tutorials at github.com/profandyfiel... Just added a tutorial on multilevel models and repeated measures.

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GitHub - profandyfield/discovr: discovr package for R to accompany Discovering Statistics Using R and RStudio

discovr package for R to accompany Discovering Statistics Using R and RStudio - profandyfield/discovr

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Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Developmental Psychology Starter Pack go.bsky.app/9kHQS7i

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Deon T. Benton @deontbenton.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

We've started a new series where we chat with seminal figures in dev psych. Check out this episode with Jenny Saffran (@jennysaffran.bsky.social).

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