Michael J. Shanahan

Patterns of brain-wide associations reflect socioeconomics

The paper links socioeconomic status (SES) to brain-wide associations, showing SES has stronger associations with brain structure and function than IQ or psychopathology.

Peer victimization and subsequent cognitive-affective biases in threat attention, reactivity, and interpretation

This study examines how peer victimization in adolescence affects cognitive-affective biases in threat attention, reactivity, and interpretation in young adulthood.

Peer victimization in adolescence alters gene expression and cytokine profiles during transition to adulthood

This study shows that peer victimization during adolescence changes gene expression and cytokine levels in young adulthood, affecting immune-related pathways and transcription factors.

Adolescent Peer Victimization Through a Trauma Lens: Heightened Startle Response, Increased Pupil Dilation, Elevated Cortisol, and Reduced Heart Rate Variability in Young Adulthood