Brain and Behavior in Children with RASopathies

Meet the team! Hi! My name is Monica (she/her/hers) and I am postdoctoral researcher at the lab. I am a psychologist by training but dove into neuroscience during my PhD. Two of my main interests are how the brain develops and what makes our minds unique. You will most likely meet me during your visit at the MRI scanner, perhaps even also during some cognitive assessments. When I am not analyzing data or writing papers you may find me enjoying nature, spending time with my fa...mily, or devouring the latest best seller (or a bag of Takis Fuego)! I look forward to meeting you and your family in person at Stanford! En español: Hola! Mi nombre es Mónica y soy una investigadora postdoctoral en el laboratorio. Soy psicóloga de profesión pero durante mi doctorado decidí enfocarme mas en neurociencias. Dos de mis mayores intereses son cómo es que el cerebro se desarrolla, así cómo qué es aquello que nos hace únicos cognitivamente. Muy probablemente me conocerás durante tu visita al resonador al momento de realizar la resonancia magnética, o tal vez también durante algunas de las pruebas psicométricas. Si no estoy analizando datos o escribiendo artículos, me podrás encontrar disfrutando de la naturaleza, conviviendo con mi familia, o bien devorando una novela best-seller (o una bolsa de Takis Fuego)! Espero poder conocerlos en persona durante su visita a Stanford!

Meet the team! Hi! My name is Bhavana (she/her/hers) and I am a research assistant at the BRIDGE Lab. You might meet me when you visit us at Stanford for the MRI scan and assessments. I enjoy working with the kids and families who participate in our studies and furthering our understanding of brain and behavior through analyzing the data we collect. In my free time, I like driving down to Santa Cruz and taking my dog to the beach or cozying up with a good book at a seaside café (pictured below).

Hi everyone! :) Are you interested in contributing to science and helping children with special needs?? We are looking for typically developing children ages 7 to 13 for a neuroimaging research study investigating the relationship between brain development and behavior. Study visits typically consist of one day at Stanford University and a second day for online assessments. ... Participation involves: Cognitive and behavioral evaluations Brief MRI scan of the brain Saliva sample collection Scans are safe, non-invasive, and do not involve X-rays. They are primarily used to look at the structures of the brain. However, because MRIs involve magnets, we generally cannot include anyone with metal in their bodies, such as braces or other metal implants. Potential benefits of participating: Information from research behavioral and cognitive assessments, with a research report of the assessment results Ground transportation and meal costs covered for the participating child and one care-giver/parent Compensation: Participants can earn $100 upon completion of all components of the study. For more information, contact study coordinators Bhavana Rai and Tammy Tiger at [email protected] Thanks! <3

Hi everyone! :) We are looking for children ages 7 to 13 with Noonan syndrome for a neuroimaging research study investigating the relationship between the brain and behavior. Study visits typically consist of one day at Stanford University and a second day for online assessments. Participation involves: Cognitive and behavioral evaluations ... Brief MRI scan of the brain Saliva sample collection Scans are safe, non-invasive, and do not involve X-rays. They are primarily used to look at the structures of the brain. However, because MRIs involve magnets, we generally cannot include anyone with metal in their bodies, such as braces or other metal implants. Potential benefits of participating: Information from research behavioral and cognitive assessments, with a research report of the assessment results Ground transportation and meal costs covered for the participating child and one care-giver/parent Compensation: Participants can earn $100 upon completion of all components of the study. For more information, contact study coordinators Bhavana Rai and Tammy Tiger at [email protected] Thanks! <3

Hi everyone! :) We are looking for children ages 7-13 with neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF1) for a neuroimaging research study investigating the relationship between the brain and behavior in NF1. Study visits typically consist of one day at Stanford University and a second day for online assessments. Participation involves: Cognitive and behavioral evaluations ... Brief MRI scan of the brain Saliva sample collection Scans are safe, non-invasive, and do not involve X-rays. They are primarily used to look at the structures of the brain. However, because MRIs involve magnets, we generally cannot include anyone with metal in their bodies, such as braces or other metal implants. Potential benefits of participating: Information from research behavioral and cognitive assessments, with a research report of the assessment results Ground transportation and meal costs covered for the participating child and one care-giver/parent Compensation: Participants can earn $100 upon completion of all components of the study. For more information, contact study coordinators Bhavana Rai and Tammy Tiger at [email protected] Thanks! <3