The Developmental Origins of Mind research group investigates developmental processes from the prenatal period into adulthood. Our work focuses on long‑term trajectories, combining psychological, social, and biological perspectives to understand how early‑life conditions shape later psychological outcomes. We utilize prospective longitudinal and intervention studies and examine both high‑risk populations and healthy term‑born cohorts to identify early factors that contribute to individual developmental differences.
In recent years, the group’s research has increasingly focused on early‑life biological factors that may be modifiable. A central line of work examines the gut–microbiota–brain axis and how variations in infant microbiota relate to emerging socioemotional and behavioural development. Another active research area explores vitamin D as a modifiable factor in early neurodevelopment.
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