title: Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology: Adriana Galván.
abstract: APA's Awards for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology recognize psychologists who have demonstrated excellence early in their careers and have held a doctoral degree for no more than 9 years. One of the 2016 award winners is Adriana Galván, whose "scientific discoveries have delineated neurobiological determinants of adolescent behavior that promote the transition from dependence on caregivers to autonomy." Galván's award citation, biography, and bibliography are presented here. (PsycINFO Database Record
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D041923:Adolescent Development; D001363:Awards and Prizes; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D011584:Psychology / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States