Regular biography
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on developmental cognitive neuroscience, particularly the study of adolescence, the social brain, decision making, and adolescent mental health. Her work explores how the adolescent brain develops in terms of social cognition and decision-making processes, with an emphasis on mental health outcomes. She utilizes techniques such as functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging, experimental psychology, and physiological recordings to advance understanding in these areas.
Scholar-generated biography
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is a researcher focused on adolescent brain development, particularly examining how social cognition, cognitive control, and decision-making evolve during this period. Her work explores the neural mechanisms underlying these processes and their implications for mental health and behavior. She investigates how adolescence serves as a sensitive period for brain development, with particular attention to the role of puberty and social experiences. Her research also addresses abnormalities in action awareness and control, linking these to conditions such as schizophrenia. Blakemore's studies highlight the interplay between biological and sociocultural factors in shaping adolescent development.