Katherine Parra
Lecturer
CONTACT
Email: kparra@skidmore.edu
Phone: 518-580-5000
Office: Tisch Learning Center 305A
EDUCATION
- Ph.D., University at Albany
- B.A., University of Pennsylvania
COURSES TAUGHT AT SKIDMORE
- PS 312 Neuroscience of Parenthood
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Postpartum alterations to the HPA axis, particularly corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) receptor 1.
- The contribution of maternal experience to neuroendocrine and behavioral changes during the postpartum period
- Neural mechanisms of stress as a risk factor for postpartum psychopathology
FUN FACT
- I start planning my Halloween costume on November 1st
