Developmental Psychopathology Lab

Collection of research images from the Developmental Psychopathology Lab

Welcome to the Developmental Psychopathology Lab Website!

The principal investigator of the lab is Dr. Isaac T. Petersen of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at The University of Iowa.

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About Us

We study how children develop behavior problems as well as positive adjustment by considering multiple levels of analysis, including biological, psychological, and social-contextual processes. We place special emphasis on early development, which may lead to improved intervention and prevention approaches.

Our Mission

We are striving to improve the health and well-being of families and communities by conducting research to advance the understanding of human development.

Diversity Statement

We seek to include members of various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds so that our research might best represent the families which make up our diverse communities. We aim to provide a welcoming and respectful environment for people of all backgrounds.

Our Spring 2025 Lab Team

Spring 2025 Lab Photo — **Back Row (Top):** Connor Roberts (RA), Giovanni Longino (Lab Coordinator), Zachary Demko (Graduate Student), Jordan Harris (Graduate Student), Dr. Isaac Petersen (Principal Investigator); **Fourth Row:** Emma Hunter (RA), Maya Shelangoski (RA), Alexis Hosch (Graduate Student), Cole Carper (RA), Charlie Duffy (RA); **Third Row:** Reese Lieser (RA), Julia Sillman (RA), Erica Weeks (RA), Tate Kochan (RA); **Second Row:** Maya Kellerman (RA), Emma So (RA), Reagan Haase (RA); **Front Row:** Emily Sansone (RA), Amelia Cleary (RA), Bee DeLeon (RA); **Not Pictured:** Johanna Caskey (Lab Technician), Sophia Conard (RA), Madeline Ephraim (RA), Michael Higgins (RA), Anastacia Laux (RA), Marin Martinez (RA)

Keep Up With the Lab

2023 Newsletter