Kenneth Zucker, University of Toronto

Research

Brain Development Gender Dysphoria Hormonal Therapy Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mental Health

Latest funding

Effects of Sex Hormone Treatment on Brain Development: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria
CIHR · 2015 · Nominated PI
$697,564
Gender Identity Disorder in Children: A Prospective Study of Its Relation to Separation Anxiety, Internalizing Behaviour Problems, and Parental Factors
CIHR · 2012 · Supervisor
$135,000

All 2 grants and awards

Effects of Sex Hormone Treatment on Brain Development: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria

Nominated PICIHR2015Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Zucker, Kenneth J; Chakravarty, Mallar

Keywords: Brain Development; Gender Dysphoria; Hormonal Therapy; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Mental Health

$697,564

Gender Identity Disorder in Children: A Prospective Study of Its Relation to Separation Anxiety, Internalizing Behaviour Problems, and Parental Factors

SupervisorCIHR2012CIHR Fellowship

Principal investigators: VanderLaan, Doug P

Keywords: Child Psychiatry; Child Psychology; Family Environment; Gender Identity Disorder; Mental Health; Mood Disorders; Psychopathology; Separation Anxiety; Sex Differences

$135,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Brain Development Dear Professor Zucker, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on brain development connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]