Erin Clabough is a neuroscientist, educator, and author with over 20 years of experience in research, teaching, and science communication.
She currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Psychology and faculty member in the Program in Fundamental Neuroscience at the University of Virginia, where she specializes in the neurobiological basis of behavior. She is also Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder for Neuro Pty Ltd, an international sociotechnical company working to make the internet a more mindful place.
Erin completed her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Virginia and has published more than 35 peer-reviewed articles investigating neurodegenerative disorders and developmental neuroscience. Her work extends beyond academia through her book “Second Nature: How Parents Can Use Neuroscience to Help Kids Develop Empathy, Creativity and Self-Control,” which has been translated into multiple languages.
Erin’s current research interests are improving student wellbeing and incorporating innovative pedagogy into the classroom. She has developed a new neuroscience-based, living systems approach to education called the Knowledge Flow framework.
A certified yoga instructor and Reiki master teacher, Erin is passionate about mindfulness initiatives and making neuroscience accessible to diverse audiences.
