Vitoria Farina is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development at Birkbeck, currently completing her MSc in Child Development at UCL. Her research interests include the effects of modern technology on cognitive and psychosocial development, and she is motivated by translating research findings into actionable policy and regulation. Her interest in psychology is rooted in her experience in law, where she worked as a transactional paralegal at a multinational technology company, conducted research on alternative dispute resolution methods, and volunteered in mediation services. Vitoria also holds an L.L.B in Brazil and a Graduate Diploma in Law in the UK.