I am an Associate Professor of Neurobiology at St. Mary's College of Maryland. My research interests centered initially on environmental exposures and neurodevelopment, with a particular focus on neurogenesis. Since completing my graduate training, my interests have expanded in such a way that I consider the ‘environment’ as an umbrella term to include prenatal and early postnatal exposures, including chemical and environmental toxicants, maternal health and physiology, patterns of maternal care, psychosocial and physiological stressors, physical activity, and nutrition.