Laurel Raffington has been awarded the 2024 Jacobs Foundation Fellowship 

Research fellowship for scientists whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children worldwide 

Laurel Raffington, the leader of the Research Group Biosocial – Biology, Social Disparities, and Development, has been awarded the prestigious Jacobs Foundation Fellowship. Her research focuses on understanding how early life interventions can influence children's long-term learning and development at the cellular level.  To achieve this, she plans to develop innovative epigenetic biomarkers and incorporate them into various randomized controlled trials aimed at enhancing child well-being. The real-time evaluation of these long-term effects has the potential to revolutionize the design and efficacy of interventions. 

In 2024, Laurel Raffington is among 13 distinguished researchers to receive this Fellowship. The program targets researchers worldwide who have completed their doctorate within the past decade. Beyond financial support, the Fellowship offers additional assistance to its recipients, fostering their continued success and impact in their respective fields. 

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• about the Jacobs Foundation Fellowship