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  • Learning and Developmental Plasticity

    Learning and Developmental Plasticity, headed by Dr. Elissa Newport, includes three distinct but related lines of research: Learning and Development Lab The Learning and Development Lab studies

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  • Development of Cerebral Lateralization Project

    The Development of Cerebral Lateralization Project at the Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery is directed by Professor Elissa L. Newport and includes researchers from Georgetown University Medic

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  • Sensory and Motor Plasticity (SAMP) Lab

    How does the brain develop in the absence of key sensory or motor experience? What facets of brain capacity and architecture are independent from any specific modality or motor output, allowing them

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  • Information for Participants

    We are seeking participants of many kinds: Interested in participating in our research studies as assistants, undergraduate or graduate students, or postdoctoral fellows Adults or children

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  • Cognitive Recovery Lab

    The Cognitive Recovery Lab, directed by Dr. Peter Turkeltaub, is a research laboratory in the Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery and the Department of Neurology at Georgetown University Medical

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  • Center Projects and Research Labs

    The Biomarkers of Stroke Recovery Lab at the Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery is directed by Matthew Edwardson, MD and includes researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center and MedSt

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  • Graduate Programs

    Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Concentration in Cognitive Science Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Neuroscience

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  • Pediatric Stroke Research Project

    The Pediatric Stroke Research Project at the Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery is directed by Professor Elissa L. Newport and includes researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center, Me

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  • Make a Gift

    We are grateful for financial support not only from the government and foundations but also from generous individual contributors who, like ourselves, look forward to the day when we can help everyon

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  • News

    In addition to academic publications, research from the Learning and Development Lab is often cited or featured in the mainstream media. We encourage families to contact us if you are interested in l

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