My dissertation research focused on the socio-sexual development of juvenile rhesus macaques into adolescence. I am specifically looking at behavioral, hormonal, and genetic factors that affect the timing and progression of puberty, while taking into account how early life experiences and maternal influences may contribute to variation among an individuals' maturation. My current research utilizes a rodent model to assess the effects of acute physical and psychosocial stressors on economic decision making. |
