My Current research is focused on youth social media use related to their identity, decision-making, and risky behaviors. Specifically, I’m interested in seeing how using social media applications can be related to adolescents’ risky decision-making or unwanted online shopping.

Broadly, my research focuses on understanding how early life experiences impact health across the lifespan. Currently, I am examining if the gut-brain axis is involved in the increased risk for mental health problems following prenatal alcohol exposure.