Prenatal stress

Dr. Stevens is a distinguished professor of psychiatry and holder of the Ida P. Holler Chair.

Her work leads groundbreaking research into the molecular and cellular foundations of early brain development and is pivotal in linking prenatal stress, environmental factors, and genetic influences on childhood behavior and the emergence of disorders.

With her focus on the critical periods of pregnancy and early childhood, her research aims to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of conditions throughout the lifespan.

In addition, Dr. Stevens recently published a review paper in Biological Psychiatry titled, Developmental Disruptions of the Dorsal Striatum and Autism Spectrum Disorder.