Darby Saxbe

Darby Saxbe is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Southern California, recognized for her work in developmental psychology and neuroscience. Her research focuses on the effects of parenthood on brain structure and function, particularly in fathers. Saxbe has conducted studies that reveal how the brain of fathers changes in response to their parenting roles, highlighting the importance of engagement and emotional investment in child-rearing for the development of adaptive neurological mechanisms.