Dr. Regina Sullivan

Biography

Regina M. Sullivan is a Developmental Behavioral Neuroscientist whose research focuses on the neurobiology of infant attachment to caregivers, particularly in determining the neural mechanisms behind the enduring mental health effects of abuse and trauma in early life. Her work has highlighted the differing functions of the infant brain compared to that of adults, underscoring the critical role of caregivers in shaping how young brains respond to trauma. Over her extensive career, Dr. Sullivan has received significant funding from the National Institute of Health and has authored approximately 100 journal articles, book chapters, and professional publications, with prominent work featured in prestigious journals such as Nature and Nature Neuroscience. She has lectured extensively on neurobiology at venues across the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. Dr. Sullivan has also served as a consultant to the National Institute of Health, contributing to several committees, including the Research Domain Criteria Project and the National Advisory Mental Health Council.

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