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Newsletters, grants, recent findings, and community moments — written so you can keep up with the lab even if you don't read scientific journals for fun.
Brito Lab's Sixth Annual Newsletter
Two years of updates, including Dr. Brito's move to Columbia University as Associate Professor in summer 2025.
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NewsletterSeptember 18, 2024Brito Lab's Fifth Annual Newsletter
Highlights from our past year — accomplishments, team updates, and special moments from our research projects.
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TeamNovember 30, 2023Welcome, Sasha Andrews!
A warm welcome to Sasha as our new Research Coordinator.
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GrantsNovember 7, 2023NIH Grant Award: Congratulations Dr. Brito!
A 4-year NIH grant for combining eye-tracking and ECG to study infant attention at home.
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NewsletterSeptember 19, 2023Fourth Annual Newsletter (El Cuarto Boletín Annual)
Updates on current projects, recent publications, and lab achievements.
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FindingsSeptember 11, 2023Infant gut microbiome shifted during the pandemic
Dr. Sarah Vogel co-authored research showing reduced microbiome diversity in infants born during COVID-19.
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CommunityApril 25, 2023Birthing Justice screening: Black maternal mental health
Our lab hosted a screening of Birthing Justice, a documentary on the Black maternal health crisis.
Read more- For FamiliesFebruary 9, 2023
Read Around the City — for you and your kiddos
If you live, work, or go to school in NYC, you qualify for a free public library card.
Read more - PressJanuary 31, 2023
Embracing cultural heritage on CBS Mornings
Dr. Brito on CBS Mornings discussing how to raise kids who embrace their cultural heritage.
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RecruitingJanuary 11, 2023OWLET — Online Webcam Linked Eye Tracker for infants
Recruiting families with babies 3–12 months for a fun online study on infant attention.
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NewsletterNovember 30, 2022Brito Lab's Third Annual Newsletter
Team highlights, graduating seniors, new publications, and conferences from the past year.
Read more- FindingsApril 21, 2022
New Publication Released: Paid Maternal Leave is Associated with Infant Brain Function at 3-Months of Age
We are excited to announce that our paper, "Paid Maternal Leave is Associated with Infant Brain Function at 3-months of Age" has been published in Child Development! You can rea...
Read more - CommunityApril 7, 2022
Social Support and Maternal Stress
Thank you to all of our families who have participated in the SHELL study and continue to help up learn more about child development! We want to share some preliminary findings ...
Read more - NewsletterSeptember 8, 2021
Brito Lab’s Second Annual Newsletter
We are very excited to present our second annual newsletter.
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FindingsDecember 14, 2020What's the most comforting smell in the world?
It's you, mama! How baby smell, sound, and touch all signal safety to a newborn.
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NewsletterAugust 31, 2020Brito Lab's first annual newsletter
An introduction to the lab, project updates, and an article on promoting bilingualism at home.
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FindingsAugust 21, 2020COVID-19 and Perinatal Experiences (COPE) Study infographic
What 679 NYC families told us about coping with the pandemic during pregnancy and early infancy.
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PressJuly 13, 2020Dr. Brito on the benefits of bilingualism
Dr. Brito outlines misconceptions and new findings on bilingualism, with practical guidance for families.
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CommunityJune 2, 2020Talking about racial injustice with young children
Resources for caregivers on how to talk with young kids about racism, fairness, and grief.
Read more- CommunityMay 27, 2020
Thank You Frontline Workers
Brito Lab thanks all the healthcare heroes working tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more - GrantsApril 17, 2020
RA Maggie Zhang Wins the Bernard Katz Award!
Congratulations to our very own Maggie Zhang for being the 2020 recipient of APUG's Bernard Katz award! Maggie is a senior currently working on her thesis and is a valued member...
Read more - CommunityApril 16, 2020
ISLAND’s List of Charities During COVID-19
Many of us may be feeling helpless during this global crisis.
Read more - CommunityApril 1, 2020
At Home Resources for Kids
It's tough keeping kids entertained and busy when stuck at home all day, but luckily, the internet is full of informative, entertaining resources for children.
Read more - CommunityMarch 23, 2020
How to Talk to Children about Coronavirus
This time is filled with uncertainty and fear, and it can feel especially daunting for parents with young children who may not understand what is happening in the world right now.
Read more - GrantsMarch 25, 2019
High School Junior and Brito RA Caitlin Rogoff wins Walter Kass Memorial Award
Caitlin Rogoff is a currently a junior in high school at Mamaroneck High School in Westchester and worked over the summer with Brito lab.
Read more - GrantsMarch 13, 2019
Dr. Brito is a 2018-2019 IHDSC Seed Award Recipient!
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Read more - CommunityFebruary 4, 2019
Dr. Brito Weighs in on the Debate: Should Toddlers Be Using Knives?
Click to read this interesting article from Inside Edition and see what Dr.
Read more - GrantsJanuary 8, 2019
Congratulations to all our award-winning lab members!
PhD student Annie Aitken was awarded the Linda and ARthur Carter Family Scholarship and Masters Student Jessica Rickel was awarded the Felix M.
Read more - FindingsAugust 15, 2018
Dr. Brito has recently published a new article
This is the first study to examine dual language and socioeconomic status (SES) differences in both structural brain and cognitive development in a sample of 562 participants (2...
Read more - CommunityJuly 25, 2018
Parents’ Guide to Sleep from Purple.com
Purple.com has written an article about how important sleep is for infants and children of different ages.
Read more - GrantsJuly 10, 2018
Dr. Brito is a recipient of the 2018 SRCD Early Career Scholar Small Grant
Learn more about Dr.
Read more - PressApril 11, 2018
Háblame Bebé was featured on Noticias Telemundo!
Watch the video here! You can download the app for FREE at https://tinyurl.com/ybln8abf(Apple) or https://tinyurl.com/ycvz26wu (Google Play).
Read more - PressMarch 19, 2018
Watch Dr. Brito Talk About the Importance of Art Education on Science Goes to the Movies!
Watch Professor Natalie Brito on Science Goes to the Movies talk about Netflix's "Julie's Greenroom" and the impact of arts education on early cognitive development! Watch it he...
Read more - CommunityMarch 8, 2018
The Háblame Bebé App has officially launched!
Get it at the iTunes App Store or on Google Play today!.
Read more - CommunityMarch 2, 2018
Join Dr. Brito at a Neuroscience and Policy Panel!
Our panel brings together neuroscience and psychology researchers, philosophers, and practitioners to discuss how to Bridge the Gap to answer questions at the intersection of sc...
Read more - PressMarch 2, 2018
Congratulations Dr. Brito! – named Rising Star by Association for Psychological Science
The Association for Psychological Science (APS) has named Natalie Brito, assistant professor in Steinhardt’s Department of Applied Psychology, an APS Rising Star. The Rising St...
Read more - CommunityFebruary 22, 2018
Tus hijos podrán aprender a hablar español con esta app
'Háblame bebé' fue diseñada por la Universidad Internacional de la Florida y estará disponible de manera gratuita para iOS y Android a finales de este año.
Read more - CommunityDecember 4, 2017
Your 2-Year-Old Is Full of Potential. Here’s How to Develop It.
For such a wealthy nation, the United States isn’t an easy place to raise a child.
Read more - CommunityOctober 12, 2016
How a Focus on Rich Educated People Skews Brain Studies
In 1986, the social psychologist David Sears warned his colleagues that their habit of almost exclusively studying college students was producing a strange and skewed portrait o...
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