ROAR Lab

Today Nicole, a research assistant for the Hungry Brain Study, is engaging with folks in Centre Hall and sharing information about our study.

Nicole is a sophomore majoring in psychology from North Philadelphia. She is focusing her studies on forensic psychology and joined our study to develop and strengthen her research skills.

Thank you Nicole! Students like you make studies like this possible!

For more information about the Hungry Brain Study, click on the link below.

https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0fandQoXUJquzcy?Q_CHL=qr

Recently published research from the ROAR team:

Children with lower ratings of executive functions have a greater response to the portion size effect Deficits in executive functions (EFs), a set of cognitive processes related to self-regulation, are associated with the development of obesity. Prior …

We are hiring! The ROAR Lab is looking for a postdoctoral scholar to join our team:

If you or someone you know is interested or would like to learn more, please reach out to Dr. Rose at [email protected]

Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Psychology, College of the Liberal Arts There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the wor...

Recently published research from the ROAR team:

Baseline Brain and Behavioral Factors Distinguish Adolescent Substance Initiators and Non-initiators at Follow-up Background: Earlier substance use (SU) initiation is associated with greater risk for the development of SU disorders (SUDs), while delays in SU initiation are associated with a diminished risk for SUDs. Thus, identifying brain and behavioral factors that are markers of enhanced risk for earlier SU....

Recently published research from the ROAR team:

Introducing an Adolescent Cognitive Maturity Index and Tracking Vulnerability in Emerging Adulthood Youth show substantial variation in the rate of physical, cognitive, and social maturation as they traverse adolescence and enter adulthood. Differences in developmental paths are thought to underlie individual differences in life outcomes, however, there remains a lack of consensus on the normative...

Recently published research from the ROAR team:

Resilience profiles predict polysubstance use in adolescents with a history of childhood maltreatment Childhood maltreatment (CM) can be an impediment to normative development and consistently predicts increased risk for substance misuse and polysubstance use (polySU). Yet, a subset of individuals ...

We are looking for right-handed children aged 8 -10 and one parent/guardian to take part in a research study. The study involves coming to campus for 2 visits, during which we will ask you and your child some questions and your child will have an MRI scan. You will be compensated for your time, up to $295 if you complete both sessions. If you are interested in finding out more about the study please reach out to us at 814-753-1835 or [email protected] . You can also message us here.

In the ROAR Lab, our research uses brain imaging (MRI) and other methods (e.g., surveys, cognitive tests) to help us to better understand how adverse experiences influence brain development in children and adolescents and how changes in brain structure and function might be related to 'risky' behaviors in young people. Interested in learning more or participating in one of our studies? Please email us at: [email protected]