Dr. Michael Blakemore Discusses Brain Development Research at the Center for Brain Health

Dr. Michael Blakemore, director of the Center for Brain Health at UPMC, shares insights on brain development from conception through adolescence, highlighting recent research published in the Journal of Neuroscience.

January 29, 2026 By Todd Riggs

In this guide, we'll learn how to understand the main goals and research focus of the Center for Brain Health at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. We will look at how the center studies brain development from conception through adolescence and why this research is important.

We will also discuss advice for those interested in brain health research and how to get started in this field.

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I'm here with Dr. Michael Blakemore is the director of the Center for Brain Health at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

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We will discuss your latest research findings, recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience. First, can you tell our listeners what the Center for Brain Health is? The Center for Brain Health was established about 15 years ago. It is dedicated to understanding how the brain develops in the fetus, during pregnancy, and after birth. We currently have several programs, including the Brain Initiative. This program aims to understand how the brain develops from conception through adolescence. We also have another program called the Brain Initiative. In this program, we aim to understand how the brain develops from birth through adolescence.

We also have another program called the Brain Initiative. This program focuses on understanding how the brain develops from birth through adolescence. We also have another program called the Brain Initiative. This program focuses on understanding how the brain develops from birth through adolescence. Many people are likely very interested in this area. Do you have any final advice for our listeners? First, make sure they are truly interested. Next, ensure they have someone to guide them, as it is not easy to do alone.

I'm sure. We have people, like myself and others, who can help them, but they also need to be interested themselves. First, make sure they are genuinely interested. Then, find someone who can guide them through the process. Thank you for your time today, Dr. Blakemore.

Thank you. I really appreciate it. You're very welcome.