Seeking to improve lives by advancing research and training in neuroscience, children’s health, medicine, and education.

Seeking to improve the understanding and treatment of child and adolescent ADHD and depression, and to improve access to mental health care for children and their families.

Committed to promoting breakthrough neuroscience research, improving early childhood care and education (particularly among low income children), and enhancing the development of teachers and leaders in independent schools.

Dedicated to the advancement of children’s health in Maine, primarily by improving their oral health.

News & Resources

April 21, 2021

Brian Chu, Ph.D.

PROJECT TITLE The Function of Avoidance in Depressed Behavior and a Pilot of Transdiagnostic Behavioral Activation Therapy Project Summary This study will develop treatment materials for a transdiagnostic Group Behavioral Activation Therapy (GBAT) and conduct a pilot school effectiveness study with 7th and 8th graders who show elevated co-occurring depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety…

EAJK Klingenstein-Simons Annual Neuroscience Conference

May 8-9, 2023
New York, New York

This annual conference allows Fellows to network with their peers, seek feedback on their work, and learn from and exchange ideas with leaders in the field of neuroscience.

KTG Foundation National Medical Student Annual Conference

February 3-4, 2023
Brown University, Rhode Island

This annual conference allows medical students to network with their peers, present their research and clinical projects, and learn about child psychiatry from experienced mentors. Recent annual conferences were held at University of California, Davis, Iowa, and Tulane and have grown to attract more than 120 participants from programs across the country.