NEST Laboratory University of Southern Califonia
3620 McClintock Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90089
About the Business
NEST Laboratory at the University of Southern California, located at 3620 McClintock Avenue in Los Angeles, California, is a research institution dedicated to studying the impact of close relationships on health. With a particular focus on the transition to parenthood, NEST Laboratory explores the intersection of neuroplasticity, hormones, behavior, and psychology during this significant life stage.
The groundbreaking HATCH (Hormones Across the Transition to Childrearing) study, launched in 2014, follows first-time parents from pregnancy through the first year postpartum. By collecting data on couples' behavior, mental health, and hormone levels such as cortisol, testosterone, oxytocin, and prolactin, researchers at NEST Laboratory aim to understand the complex changes that occur during the transition to parenthood.
In 2022, NEST Laboratory initiated a seven-year follow-up study to track the well-being of families as the HATCH babies reach grade school age. Additionally, a second cohort of participants who became parents during the COVID-19 lockdowns in spring 2020 are being studied in the CHIRP (COVID-19, Health, Isolation, and Resilience in Pregnancy) project. This study examines the long-term effects of the pandemic on new parents' mental health and well-being.
Overall, NEST Laboratory is driven by a curiosity about how social connections can shape and transform the brain, mind, and body. Through innovative research and long-term studies, the institution seeks to advance our understanding of the profound impact of close relationships on human health and well-being.
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3620 McClintock Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089, United States
Opening hours
Monday:
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 17:00
Friday:
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
09:00 - 17:00
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