Associate Dean of Research Leerkes RECEIVES UNCG Research Award

Human Development and Family Studies Professor and HHS Associate Dean for Research Dr. Esther Leerkes has built an influential body of work. She is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking studies on maternal sensitivity to infant distress as a predictor of child social emotional outcomes. Her findings have paved the way for subsequent studies linking early infant experiences to child emotional regulation, academic performance, and mental health.