Research

Here you will find an overview of our ongoing research projects. Every project at our center is aimed at gaining new insights and developing innovative solutions in the areas of clinical pediatric and developmental psychology research, as well as cell biology research. A particular focus is on human breast milk nutrition and related environmental factors influencing neurodevelopment and neurocognition, especially in high-risk newborns. Explore the topics that shape our work and learn more about the interdisciplinary approaches that distinguish our research group.

LEARN
Long-term effects of early nutrition on child development

From Milk to Brain to Love
How breastfeeding affects neuronal synchrony between mother and child

BrainDNIU
Influence of intrauterine growth restriction on brain development and consequences for later neurological development

MODE-PI
Movement patterns of preterm infants and their significance for mental development at school age

MIT-PB
Movement Imitation Therapy for Preterm Babies according to Marina Soloveichick

Maturation Experience
The development of preterm infants compared to term infants

Nutrition and neuronal plasticity
Influence of early childhood nutrition on neuronal plasticity in newborns

Sialic acid and neurodevelopment
Effect of sialic acid on myelin and synapse formation and neural transmission