Dr. James Drover

Biography

James Drover is an Assistant Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland, specializing in developmental psychology. His research focuses on the normal and abnormal aspects of visual development in children, particularly the development of depth perception, visual acuity, and the screening of visual deficits that may lead to amblyopia, commonly referred to as 'lazy eye.' Drover’s work emphasizes the importance of early detection and treatment of visual deficits to minimize risks associated with amblyopia. He is also investigating the role of maternal nutrition, specifically the effects of docosahexaenoic acid, an essential fatty acid primarily found in breast milk, on cognitive and visual development in early childhood. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Memorial University, where he worked under the supervision of Dr. Russell Adams, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the Retina Foundation in Dallas, Texas, guided by Dr. Eileen Birch. He is dedicated to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students interested in visual development and research methodologies in psychology.

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