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Mission

The Center for Law, Brain & Behavior puts the most accurate and actionable neuroscience in the hands of judges, lawyers, policymakers and journalists—people who shape the standards and practices of our legal system and affect its impact on people’s lives. We work to make the legal system more effective and more just for all those affected by the law.

Leah Somerville is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, a Harvard College Professor (Endowed 2021-2026), and faculty in the Center for Brain Science. Her research focuses on characterizing adolescent brain development, and the consequences of brain development on psychological functioning and well being. This work integrates behavioral, computational, and neuroimaging approaches, including conducting the Human Connectome Project in Development, a large NIH-funded study on brain connectivity development. In addition to directing the lab and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, Leah is the Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Psychology.

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Events

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Resources

  • Harvard Catalyst announces pilot funding for adolescent mental health

    The Child Health Program put out an RFA for research on mood dysregulation and violence in the second decade of life. »

    admin2 - October 9, 2014

  • Elder Justice Initiative

    The Elder Justice website intends to be a resource for victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation and their families, practitioners, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and researchers. »

    US Department of Justice and admin2 - October 7, 2014