Boston Children’s Hospital
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At Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, our HBCD team is proud to welcome families to this nationwide study of early brain and child development. Led by Drs. Michelle Bosquet Enlow and P. Ellen Grant, experts in fetal and child development and maternal mental health, our team brings extensive experience in family-centered research and advanced imaging, including MRI and EEG, to every visit.
We partner with local hospitals and community centers to support outreach and make study participation accessible. BCH is a Spanish-recruiting site with dedicated Spanish-speaking staff who ensure families receive an equitable and accessible study experience. We also offer Curly Hair Specialist services to support participants during the EEG process and help ensure comfort and inclusivity for all hair types. The visits take place in a spacious, family-friendly research space, with thoughtful attention to comfort and convenience for you and your child. In addition, families have access to essential resources such as diapers, skincare, dental, and menstrual products. Our Study Navigator provides personalized follow-up emails with tailored community resources based on each participant’s expressed interests and needs. We are grateful for every family’s time and insight and look forward to getting to know you!


Team members left to right, up to down: P. Ellen Grant, Xinyu Wang, Isabella Natale, Michelle Bosquet Enlow, Tom Cyr, Emily Castellanos, Banu Ahtam, Borjan Gagoski, Aubrey MacMillan
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INVESTIGATORS

Michelle Bosquet Enlow, PhD
Principal Investigator

P. Ellen Grant, MD
Principal Investigator

Banu Ahtam, DPhil
Co-Investigator

Borjan Gagoski, PhD
Co-Investigator

Charles A. Nelson III, PhD
Co-Investigator
RESEARCH TEAM

Vicky AcunaResearch Assistant

Anji AshayeStudent Intern

Tiffany BerryResearch Assistant

Quyen CaoResearch Assistant

Emily CastellanosResearch Assistant

Maria Isabella Natale CastilloResearch Coordinator

Litzy FloresStudy Navigator / Research Coordinator

Laurel Joy Gabard-Durnam, PhD
Consultant

Rylee Kerper, MPH
Clinical Research Specialist

Lainie Louis-JameStudent Intern

Ryan MagnaccaResearch Assistant

Via PoolosResearch Assistant

Ginny RosenbergerRecruitment Support

