The effects of digital technology on youth development in low-and-middle-income countries

Lucía Magis-Weinberg, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Washington. She leads the interACTlab (International Adolescent Connection and Technology Laboratory), focusing on studying how social media impacts adolescent development and mental health. Her lab also designs and evaluates school interventions to promote healthy digital habits. Her work has mostly focused on underserved adolescents in global settings, particularly in Latin America, and is currently funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Magis-Weinberg received her MD from the National Autonomous University of México, her MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience and PhD in Experimental Psychology (Developmental) from University College London. Before joining the University of Washington, she conducted research at the Institute of Human Development at University of California, Berkeley, as a postdoctoral scholar. As a longstanding member of the Society for Research in Adolescence’s International Committee, Dr. Magis-Weinberg advocates for inclusive, global research on adolescent development. Committed to science communication, outreach and impact, she is Executive Editor of Neuromexico.org a leading science communication platform for Latin America. Dr. Magis-Weinberg is a member of the American Psychological Association Expert Advisory Panel on Social Media Use in Adolescence.