Our research team is dedicated to generating new knowledge that can inform interventions and policies aimed at improving the lives of adolescents. We use a variety of rigorous and innovative research methods, including surveys, interviews, and magnetic resonance imaging, to investigate topics such as social and emotional development, risky behavior, protective factors for mental health, and effective interventions for mental health problems.
Greg Perlman
Principal Investigator
Dr. Perlman is the principal investigator of PIGMENT. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. For many years, he served as director of the ADEPT project at Stony Brook University. ADEPT, which stands for Adolescent Development of Emotion and Personality Traits, is an ongoing research study of adolescent development in 550 Long Island girls. His research with the ADEPT project and other projects has led to over 70 published studies in peer-reviewed journals, mainly about adolescent health and development.
Dr. Perlman is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. He prefers cats to dogs, but will pretend to be interested in your dog to be polite. He drinks a lot of coffee.
Adina Nawaz
Study Coordinator
Adina is the study coordinator, which means she is actually in charge of PIGMENT. She plans to begin medical school in the Fall of 2024.
Allie Trepiccione
Research Assistant
Allie is a Research Assistant of the PIGMENT study. She graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Psychology and plans on furthering her education in the field of Neuroscience. Besides Psych research, Allie can often be found concocting caffeinated creations as a skilled barista, turning beans into blissful brews one cup at a time.
David Fernandes
Support Staff
David is a research coordinator for another principal investigator here at Stony Brook University, Dr. Katherine Jonas. David helps out with some odds and ends, like this website.
Our team is growing
We are currently recruiting new research assistants. Check back soon for updates!