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We are a research team at the University of Vermont studying the effects of adversity on neurodevelopment and mental health.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day! The FERN Lab is proud to be involved with mental health advocacy through sharing research and resources. Acknowledge this day of awareness by taking care of yourself and your community today. 🌱🧠

10/07/2026

After a brief hiatus, Sarah Bellum is back to participate in our VINES Study! Interested? You can participate too, check out the link in our bio to learn more! 🧠🌿

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09/30/2026

Recap from Flux Congress!! 🧠🌿

Earlier this month, Dr. Brieant and Anna traveled to San Diego for the annual Flux Congress (Society for Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience). There, Anna presented preliminary findings from her master’s thesis! They attended some exciting symposia and poster sessions, and saw some great sea lions at the La Jolla Cove! 🦭💕

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09/21/2026

Happy New Member Monday! Today we are introducing Hannah, a sophomore Psychological Science major with a minor in Integrative Health!
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Hannah is particularly interested in participating in research that works to promote the accessibility of early prevention and intervention programs in marginalized communities. After undergrad, she hopes to pursue an O.T.D to become a pediatric occupational therapist!

Outside of lab and school, you can find her hiking or reading.
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09/17/2026

Magnetic resonance imaging is a completely safe technique that works by aligning select hydrogen atoms in your body with a powerful magnet. Radio waves then move those atoms out of alignment, and when they relax back to their original state, they send signals that create your brain image. There is zero radiation, needles, or anything painful! Functional MRI, also known as fMRI, tracks blood flow in the brain to detect which brain regions are active while you’re thinking or performing tasks. We’re using fMRI for the VINES Study to better understand how stress impacts relevant brain networks and regions! Want to participate? Link in bio to sign up! 🧠🌿

Special shout out to our amazing high school intern, Gabe for making this video! Gabrielmilne

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09/07/2026

Happy New Member Monday! Today we are introducing Cee, a doctoral student in the Experimental Psychology program here at UVM!
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Cee earned her MPH from St. George’s University and previously worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Columbia University with Dr. Catherine Monk, examining the impact of unconditional cash allowances on maternal and infant health outcomes. She is interested in understanding how the timing and accumulation of adversity, socio-environmental risk factors, and experiences of safety and resilience independently and collectively shape neurodevelopmental trajectories and mental health across development.

Outside the lab, Cee enjoys swimming, hiking, reading, and practicing taekwondo!
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09/04/2026

just a few things we find kinda chic.. 💁‍♀️🧠🌿

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09/01/2026

We had an amazing time meeting everyone this summer! Keep an eye out for us at more events in the future!!
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08/24/2026

Happy New Member Monday! Today we are introducing Cameron, one of our undergraduate research assistants!
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Cameron is a 4th year undergraduate student at Champlain College, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Social Work. She is especially interested in how adverse childhood experiences influence individuals development and future mental health. After graduating, Cameron plans to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology!

Off campus and outside of the lab, she greatly enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, drawing, going for hikes with friends, or just basking in the sun at Oakledge!
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08/17/2026

Happy New Member Monday! Today we are introducing Sine, one of our undergraduate research assistants!
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Sine is a 3rd year undergraduate student on the pre-med track, with a major in Neuroscience and minors in Psychological Science and Studio Art at UVM! In the future, she plans to attend medical school and enter a neurological application-based career. She is particularly interested in the intersectionality of neurological diseases and hands-on therapy approaches.

Outside of the lab, Sine can be found making art, practicing on the drum kit, or basking in the sun!
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https://www.fernlab-uvm.com/

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