Cardiac Neurosciences Group

Unlocking pathways to improve brain health in children with congenital heart disease, our lab uses advanced MRI techniques to study brain development, injury and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Congenital heart disease — the most common birth defect — is linked to high rates of cognitive and behavioral challenges that begin prenatally. By investigating brain dysmaturation in relation to cardiac physiology, prenatal environment and social factors, we aim to identify targeted neuroprotective strategies that enhance outcomes throughout childhood and beyond.