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Christopher Monk is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, focusing on the intersections of psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience. He earned his PhD from the University of Minnesota. His research interests revolve around understanding how childhood adversity affects emotional well-being and neural development. He investigates the biological impacts of negative experiences during formative years and seeks to promote resilience and effective treatments for anxiety and depression. His research aims to chart age-related changes in affective neural circuitry and explore the environmental factors that shape adolescent brain function. Furthermore, he aims to develop targeted prevention and intervention strategies to enhance developmental trajectories for youth facing psychological challenges.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Leading research in developmental psychology and neuroscience.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science