Tag: Depression

Waisman research scientist awarded a Young Investigator Grant to study depression in Alzheimer’s disease

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Chenfeng He, PhD, research scientist at the Waisman Center, was recently awarded a Young Investigator Grant from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF). The one-year grant is intended to support early-career researchers in continuing to develop their own lines of research. He, a scientist in the lab of Waisman investigator Daifeng Wang, PhD, will …

Early adversity strongly predicts adult mental health challenges in people with Down syndrome, new study finds

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A new Waisman study found that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—such as abuse, neglect, or exposure to household challenges—can have lasting effects on adults with Down syndrome, including their mental health and ability to cope with life changes. While ACES are known to impact the general population, this research is among the first to show similar—and in some cases heightened—effects in individuals with Down syndrome.