The Lussier Lab

Studying early life impacts on #mentalhealth through #sociobiological factors and #epigenetics to combat psychopathology @MassGenBrigham @harvardmed

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

🎉Big news!!🎉

Our PI, Dr. Alex Lussier, has been promoted to Assistant Professor of Psychology at @MassGenBrigham and @harvardmed🧠

We're excited about what's ahead and extremely proud of his commitment to advancing #mentalhealth & #epigenetic research.

[CIHR @CIHR_IRSC]

Giving your full attention during virtual peer review meetings ensures fairness, quality, and respect for the peer review process—and for applicants and your fellow reviewers.

https://t.co/uIu1nXSSiQ

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

Our data analyst @TobyLaw0_0 presented at the 13th World Congress of @DOHaD2025 this past week, sharing her work on #PAE and #depressivesymptoms

Proud to see our team represented on the global stage! 🌍✨

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

Today, the Lussier Lab joins in recognizing #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💛

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

Work hard, sail hard ⛵️😎Our team enjoyed a sail in the harbor this summer. We are grateful for time to connect outside the lab!

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

Science is serious work, but so is ice cream 🍦
A well-deserved break for our team during this summer!

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

#TBT 🌏 Reflecting on an incredible experience at the #WCPG conference in Singapore, where Dr. Lussier connected with colleagues. It was a great opportunity to share knowledge and explore new insights in psychiatric genetics 🧠

[Nature Human Behaviour @NatureHumBehav]

In this Article, @OriPlonsky et al. introduce a new model that merges behavioral science and machine learning to predict choice under risk and uncertainty. Tested on multiple large datasets, it exceeds top psychological and AI models.
https://t.co/1WDoYQBY8t

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

👏Huge congrats to our PI, Dr. Alex Lussier, for his recent talk on “Epigenetic Signatures of Early-Life Adversity” with @MGHPrecisionPsy, highlighting how #epigenetic changes shape #resilience 🧬

For more info, visit: https://t.co/fDrFyoH9bS

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

Meet Olivia, our new Summer Intern🎉

A rising senior @Columbia studying Medical Humanities, she explores medicine through a literary & multicultural lens. This summer, she’ll dive into childhood #ACEs, #suicidality, & #epigenetics topics with the Lab.

Welcome aboard, Olivia!

[Damien Fair @DrDamienFair]

Alert! ... for the child development world!

Yes, you - @FluxSociety

The Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study has released its first data wave - it’s massive.

Check here: https://t.co/XV7kyrUZ33 and here: https://t.co/en29qvtJbK

Here’s why it matters 🧠🍼

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

Meet Charlotte, our new Summer Intern🎉

Charlotte studies Physiology & Biotech @BrownUniversity and is interested in the intersection of #epigenetics, #mentalhealth, & #environmentalexposures. This summer, she’ll dive into #PAE and epigenetic aging with the Lab. Welcome aboard!

[Association for Psychological Science @PsychScience]

Call for Submissions! Behavioral Medicine: Special Issue on Terminated Grants.

Submit by June 30 at 5PM ET. Learn more here: https://t.co/Ilh9sUcAc8

[Society for Neuroscience (SfN) @SfNtweets]

Today, SfN joins communities across the nation in celebrating #Juneteenth, a day that honors freedom, resilience, & progress.

We celebrate the remarkable contributions of Black neuroscientists whose research has expanded our understanding of the brain & improved lives worldwide

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

🎓Congrats to our undergrad RA, Aileen Luo, on successfully defending her senior thesis!

We’re so proud of her rigor & commitment to research examining how early social adversity becomes biologically embedded to influence mental health.

#ThesisDefense #Harvard2025 #WomenInSTEM

[Abdel Abdellaoui @dr_appie]

Examining the sensitivity for environmental influences by conducting a GWAS on differences between identical twins - very clever design!

Out now in @NatureHumBehav: https://t.co/KSOEiU9G8H

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

Sometimes the best part of the day isn’t in the data, it’s around the table. #TeamLunch 🍽️

Grateful for the chance to step back, laugh a little, & recharge with the people who make this work meaningful.

Here’s to the team, the mission, and the moments that keep us grounded. 💙

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

⚠️ Postpartum mental health concerns are among the most common complications after childbirth, but often go unrecognized.

As #MaternalMentalHealthMonth comes to an end, let’s remember: supporting mental well-being is essential to maternal health. #EndTheSilence

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

🎉Congratulations to Dailin Luo, our graduate research assistant, on defending her Master's thesis, "Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes" @alussier17 @HarvardChanSPH

We're extremely proud of her hard work and impactful research! 👏📚 #ThesisDefense

[The Lussier Lab @thelussierlab]

@MadisonBigler @CAMATatUM @UMiamiPsych @laurenmilgram Congrats Madison!!

[Madison Bigler @MadisonBigler]

Thrilled to share my first paper from @CAMATatUM @UMiamiPsych !! Thank you to @laurenmilgram for inviting me to collaborate on this paper highlighting the efficacy of the Unified Protocol for youth with OCD and emphasizing the importance of exposure content for this population.