[Hamp-law] CBD Lecture: Joan Kaufman, Ph.D, "Understanding Child Abuse: From Neurobiology to Social Policy, " Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m., Hampshire College

[Jennifer Hamilton]

*Joan Kaufman,* Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale 
University and Co-Director of the Zigler Center Child Welfare Unit at 
Yale School of Medicine.
Her lecture at Hampshire College Franklin Patterson Hall Main Lecture 
Hall on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. is titled, "Understanding Child 
Abuse:  From Neurobiology to Social Policy."
 
*Lecture Abstract*:  Preclinical (e.g. animal) and clinical studies 
suggest that stress early in life can promote long-term changes in 
stress reactivity, brain development, and behavior.   Relevant research 
is reviewed, including emerging findings on the role of genetic and 
environmental factors in moderating the effects of early stress. 
Clinical implications of this work are highlighted, and it is suggested 
that the development of innovative multidisciplinary treatment 
strategies will be enhanced by a program of research that spans from 
neurobiology to social policy.

Kaufman Web site: 
http://ziglercenter.yale.edu/people/facultypages/kaufman.html
*Her selected publications include:*
Kaufman, J., Yang, B.Z., Douglas-Palumberi, H., Grasso, D., Lipschitz, 
D., Houshyar, S., Krystal, J.H., & Gelernter, J.  (2006).   
BDNF-5-HTTLPR Gene Interactions and Environmental Modifiers of 
Depression in Children. Biological Psychiatry; 59:673-680.

DeSena, A.D., Murphy, R.A., Douglas-Palumberi, H., Blau, G., Kelly, B., 
Horwitz, S., Kaufman, J. (2005). SAFE Homes: Is it Worth the Cost? An 
Evaluation of the Connecticut Model of Intervention For Children who 
Enter Out-of-Home Care. Child Abuse and Neglect; 29(6):627-43.

Kaufman, J., Yang, B.Z., Douglas-Palumberi, H., Houshyar, S., Lipschitz, 
D. Krystal, J.H., & Gelernter, J.  (2004).   Social supports and 
serotonin transporter gene moderate depression in maltreated children.   
Proceeding National Academy of Science; 101: 17316-17321.

Kaufman,J., Plotsky, P., Nemeroff, C., & Charney, D. (2000). Effects of 
early adverse experience on brain structure and function: Clinical 
implications. Biological Psychiatry; 48:778-90.

The lecture hall is accessible. If you have any questions please contact 
the CBD office.

-- 
Paula Harmon, Program Coordinator
FPR-HC Program in Culture, Brain, and Development
Hampshire College
893 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
phone: 413.559.5501
fax: 413.559.5438
http://cbd.hampshire.edu


-- 
Dr. Jennifer A. Hamilton
Assistant Professor of Legal Studies
School of Social Science
Hampshire College
Franklin Patterson Hall 208
893 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002

(413) 559-5578 (o)
(413) 559-5620 (f)
jhamilton at hampshire.edu
http://www.hampshire.edu/ss/7410.htm

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