Research at the UCD Babylab, led by Associate Professor Michelle Downes, aims to better understand how the brain and behaviour of infants and young children develop in the first six years of life.
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The FACTS Study
The FACTS study is now actively recruiting! Learn more about what’s involved on this page.
The TEDDY Project
Brain Awareness Week 2025
To celebrate Brain Awareness Week 2025, we developed a short guide explaining the development of different areas of the brain from birth to 24 months, highlighting the developmental milestones associate with each area.
Click through to learn more about the brain’s rapid development throughout infancy!
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