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 Fall 2024 Lab Team

Fall 2024 Lab Photo — **Back Row:** Dr. Isaac Petersen (Principal Investigator), Cole Carper (RA), Anastacia Laux (RA), Giovanni Longino (Lab Coordinator), Charlie Duffy (RA), Mackenzie Becker (RA), Maddy Ephraim (RA), Erica Weeks (RA), Michael Higgins (RA); **Middle Row:** Zach Demko (Graduate Student), Alexis Hosch (Graduate Student); Tatum Koch (RA), Molly Guerra (RA), Jordyn Gustafson (RA), Stella Mesch (RA), Lexi Andersen (RA), Reese Lieser (RA); **Front Row:** Anika Jain (RA), Emma Hunter (RA), Maya Shelangoski (RA), Mallika Huynh (RA), Julia Sillman (RA); **Not Pictured:** Cayde Schmedding (RA), Johanna Caskey (Lab Technician), Emily Kelly (RA), Jordan Harris (Graduate Student), Sophia Conard (RA), Hannah Thomsen (RA), Connor Roberts (RA)

Keep Up With the Lab

2023 Newsletter