Dr. Karla Holmboe

Biography

Karla Holmboe is a Professor of Developmental Science at the University of Bristol. Her research focuses on the development of executive functions during infancy and early childhood, employing longitudinal studies and behavioral neuroimaging techniques to explore these areas. Her academic interests span various fields including Executive Functions, Developmental Psychology, Longitudinal Studies, Attention, Temperament, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, Behavioral Genetics, Inhibitory Control, and Working Memory. Karla completed her BA in Psychology at the University of Copenhagen, followed by an MSc in Cognitive Neuropsychology at University College London. She earned her PhD in Psychology at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, Birkbeck. Throughout her career, she has held externally funded fellowships supported by organizations such as the ESRC, British Academy, and MRC, with positions at King's College London, the University of Essex, and the University of Oxford. She began her role as a Lecturer at the University of Bristol in August 2021 and is open to inquiries regarding potential PhD supervision.

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