Each research strand represents a different expression of the same question.

How do our relationships shape our brain — and how can understanding this help us thrive as individuals, families, and communities?

Research Strands

  • Relational Brain Synchrony & Co-regulation

    How do two (or more) brains align during real-life interaction — and what does that alignment tell us about connection, stress, and regulation?

  • Parenting, Emotional Attunement & Early Development

    How do parental empathy, stress, attachment, and everyday interaction practices shape children’s emotional, social, and language development?

  • Work, Learning and Collaboration

    What are the neural, behavioral, and social dynamics of collaboration — especially in hybrid, work-from-home and digital contexts?

  • Resilience, Mental Health and Coping

    How can insights about brain alignment, stress, and relational dynamics inform design of interventions that enhance coping, well-being, and relational health?

How can understanding the connected brain help us build more empathic, resilient, and collaborative communities?