With the 2025 Flux Congress just around the corner, the Flux Trainee Committee is excited to spotlight some of your fellow attendees through our trainee research profiles. If you’re a trainee—whether a student, post-bacc, or postdoc—and would like to be featured, we invite you to fill out our interest form!
At Flux, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of researchers who are shaping the future of developmental cognitive neuroscience. In our new Trainee Spotlight series, we will highlight the achievements, aspirations, and contributions of outstanding trainees within our community. These young scientists are not only pushing the boundaries of research but also embodying the spirit of collaboration and innovation that drives our field forward.
Today, we are excited to introduce Gavkhar Abdurokhmonova. Let's dive into their journey, insights, and what motivates them to make a lasting impact in developmental cognitive neuroscience.
Gavkhar Abdurokhmonova
Graduate Student (PhD)
What is the focus of your research?
In my research, I'm interested in understanding how children's early language experiences shape their brain, cognitive, and socio-emotional development. I'm particularly curious about early protective factors, such as bi/multilingualism, and how a variation in children's language environments can potentially buffer against socioeconomic disadvantage and serve as a promotive factor for developing academic skills.
What is your most interesting research finding or inquiry so far?
I am interested in understanding the processes underlying language and executive functioning development in children from various linguistic backgrounds. Specifically, as language and executive function co-develop and co-support one another, their developmental trajectories become intertwined over the first years of life. I am excited to untangle these processes using both behavioral and neuroimaging (i.e., fMRI and fNIRS) methods.
What do you enjoy doing when not researching (hobbies, interests, etc)?
In my free time, I enjoy learning languages, reading, spending time with friends and watching movies.
Best piece of advice you have received as a trainee?
Be true to yourself and your research interests.
Please list any social media accounts/personal websites that you would like us to highlight.
@gavkhar-a.bsky.social (bluesky)
Is there anything else you would like to share with the Flux community?
I'm very excited to be part of Flux community and continue to learn from brilliant scholars!
Will you be presenting at the Flux meeting this year in Dublin?
Yes