Joint Abstract

Kevin Constante and Jaime Munoz-Velazquez share their experiences under the T32 Developmental Training Grant. This training fellowship supports integrative research that aims to understand development by considering social context and biology. Kevin discusses his journey in integrating how youth’s connection to their ethnic group may shape the underlying neuro-correlates of risk-taking behaviors. Jaime discusses how race-based discrimination affect brain development and function. They discuss some of the theoretical, conceptual, and methodological challenges involved in doing integrative research, as well as their training in order to bridge distinct areas of research. Finally, recommendations for navigating interdisciplinary training during your PhD will be offered.