Child & Brain Development
Child & Brain Development
Bugs, Babies & Brains
What can we learn from studying bacteria in babies?
How does the brain give rise to the mind?
From AI to optogenetics, new techniques and strategies are enabling researchers to learn from cognitive disorders and pr
Racing for cause
Why our brains are so good at seeing causality (and what AI requires to catch up)
COVID and Our Children
How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the physical and mental health of children
Nature, nurture, and time: Q&A with Marla Sokolowski
Research transforms how we think about early life experiences
Adversities, Neurodevelopment & New Interventions
On March 28, 2019, CIFAR convened a roundtable to explore our understanding of the impact of multiple early adversities
The memory hunters
In their lab at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, CIFAR fellows and neuroscientists Sheena Josselyn and Paul Frankla
AI & Society workshop explores the risks of AI on children
A CIFAR-led AI & Society workshop will explore how AI could shape the development of children
Q&A: Whether orchids or dandelions, all kids can thrive
Some kids are resilient, others more sensitive. But sensitive orchids can excel in the right environment, says CIFAR fel