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The Lussier Lab
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Studying early life impacts on #mentalhealth through #sociobiological factors and #epigenetics to combat psychopathology @MassGenBrigham @harvardmed
Our data analyst @tobylaw.bsky.social
presented at the 13th World Congress of
@DOHaD2025 this past week, sharing her work on #PAE and #depressivesymptoms

Proud to see our team represented on the global stage! 🌍✨
September 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Today, the Lussier Lab joins in recognizing #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💛
September 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Work hard, sail hard ⛵️😎Our team enjoyed a sail in the harbor this summer. We are grateful for time to connect outside the lab!
September 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Science is serious work, but so is ice cream 🍦
A well-deserved break for our team during this summer!
August 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#TBT 🌏 Reflecting on an incredible experience at the #WCPG conference in Singapore, where Dr. Lussier connected with colleagues. It was a great opportunity to share knowledge and explore new insights in psychiatric genetics 🧠
August 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
👏Huge congrats to our PI, [email protected], for his recent talk on “Epigenetic Signatures of Early-Life Adversity” with @mgbresearch.bsky.social‬ Precision Psychiatry, highlighting how #epigenetic changes shape #resilience 🧬

For more info, visit: thelussierlab.com
July 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Meet Olivia, our new Summer Intern🎉

A rising senior @columbiauniversity.bsky.social studying Medical Humanities, she explores medicine through a literary & multicultural lens. This summer, she’ll dive into childhood #ACEs, #suicidality, & #epigenetics topics with the Lab.

Welcome aboard, Olivia!
June 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Meet Charlotte, our new Summer Intern🎉

Charlotte studies Physiology & Biotech at Brown University
and is interested in the intersection of #epigenetics, #mentalhealth, & #environmentalexposures. This summer, she’ll dive into #PAE and epigenetic aging with the Lab.

Welcome aboard!
June 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🎓🎉Congrats to our undergrad RA, Aileen Luo, on successfully defending her senior thesis!

We’re so proud of her rigor & commitment to research examining how early social adversity becomes biologically embedded to influence mental health.

#ThesisDefense #Harvard2025 #PsychSciSky #WomenInSTEM
June 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Sometimes the best part of the day isn’t in the data, it’s around the table. #TeamLunch 🍽️

Grateful for the chance to step back, laugh a little, and recharge with the people who make this work meaningful.

Here’s to the team, the mission, and the moments that keep us grounded. 💙
June 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
⚠️ Postpartum mental health concerns are among the most common complications after childbirth, but often go unrecognized.

As #MaternalMentalHealthMonth comes to an end, let’s remember: supporting mental well-being is essential to maternal health. #EndTheSilence
May 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Dailin Luo, our graduate research assistant, on defending her Master's thesis, "Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes" @alussier.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu

We're extremely proud of her hard work and impactful research! 👏📚 #ThesisDefense #ResearchExcellence
May 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
News Alert🚨 Our lab’s data analyst @tobylaw.bsky.social presented a poster at MGH's Celebration of Science this past week on how DNAm profile scores of time-varying childhood adversity predicts depressive symptoms.

#epigeneticsresearch #MentalHealthMatters #ChildhoodAdversity #PredictiveModeling
April 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🎉Big news🎉

Our PI, Dr. Alex Lussier @alussier.bsky.social, has been promoted to Assistant Professor of Psychology at @massgenbrigham.bsky.social and @harvardmed.bsky.social 🧠

We're excited about what's ahead and extremely proud of his commitment to advancing #mentalhealth & #epigenetic research.
March 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🌟Meet our new Co-op student, Sarah Duval 🌟

She is an undergraduate at @northeasternu.bsky.social studying Mathematics and Psychology. She is interested in exploring how social, biological, and psychological factors, like #ACE, influence #epigenetics & #mentalhealth outcomes.

Welcome to the team!!
January 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Today is #ThankYourMentorDay and we’re proud to honor our leader Dr. @alussier.bsky.social! His mentorship fuels our research and growth, and we’re grateful for his guidance #MentorshipMatters

Learn about our work: thelussierlab.com💡
January 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🎤🧬 Our Master’s student, Dailin Luo, presented at Clinical Research Day hosted by @massgeneralbrigham.bsky.social exploring how PAE influences DNAm, connecting FASD to mental health outcomes. #Epigenetics #FASD #MentalHealthResearch
January 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
📣Meet Nicole, our #ClinicalResearchCoordinator
As a master’s student @bostoncollege.bsky.social SSW, she is passionate about how #ACEs shape development & is dedicated to empowering #marginalized youth through #resilience focused, community-driven solutions🌍

🌟We’re thrilled to have her on our team!
January 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
✨Our data analyst @tobylaw.bsky.social presented her research for Clinical Research Day @massgeneralbrigham.bsky.social exploring how #childhoodadversity impacts DNA methylation during critical periods, shaping depression risk and predicting #mentalhealth outcomes🧬 #Epigenetics
January 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
📢Meet Dailin Luo, a Master’s student in Computational #Biology and Statistical #Genetics at @harvardchanschool.bsky.social!

In the Lussier Lab, she studies #epigenetic changes linking #PAE to psychiatric disorders.

🌟We're excited to have her on our team🌟
December 30, 2024 at 8:26 PM
❄️✨ The Lussier and @erindunnscd.bsky.social Lab enjoyed a wonderful holiday party with the MGH Center for Genomic Medicine🧬hosted at the Liberty Hotel in Boston.

Cheers to another year of #researchinnovation and a joyful #holidayseason🎉
December 20, 2024 at 5:03 PM
🌟 Meet Aileen Luo, undergrad RA conducting her thesis in our lab!

She attends Harvard University, studying #Neuroscience and #Sociology. Her thesis explores how adversity affects #MentalHealth outcomes, by investigating the epigenetic correlates of #ACEs.

We're excited to have her on our team!
December 6, 2024 at 7:58 PM
🔬Exciting updates from the Lussier Lab!

We’re proud to contribute to the growing field of research on “Sensitive Periods for Childhood Adversity and DNA Methylation” 🧬

Dr. Alexandre Lussier shared his insights at the WCPG conference in Singapore last month.
#WCPG2024 #Epigenetics #MentalHealth
November 27, 2024 at 5:17 PM
🌟Meet Toby Law, our #Data Analyst🌟

Toby’s research experience ranges from bioinformatics to public health analytics. At the Lussier lab, she aims to explore the impact of #ACEs on #psychopathology & #Epigenetics to improve mental health interventions.

We're excited to have her on our team!
November 25, 2024 at 4:29 PM
🌍 Happy Universal Children’s Day! 🌍

At the Lussier Lab, we focus on how adverse experiences affect #ChildDevelopment and #MentalHealth outcomes.

Today, let’s unite to honor the rights, potential, and future of children around the world!
November 20, 2024 at 5:29 PM