[NFBMD] Johns Hopkins' Neuroplasticity and Development Lab announcement

[Danielsen, Chris]

Dear federation Family:



The below was discussed briefly at the most recent meeting of the greater Baltimore chapter. I am passing it along in case anyone needed more information and didn't get it at the meeting, or was unable to attend.



Warmly,



Chris



The Neuroplasticity and Development Lab in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins University is seeking participants for psychology research studies. The purpose of these studies is to uncover similarities and differences in how people with varying lifetime experiences process information. The studies compare cognition in blind and sighted individuals in order to better understand how visual and non-visual experiences

contribute to concepts and language.



Participating in our research studies involves listening to stories and sounds, reading Braille and answering questions. Some of our studies involve getting an MRI scan. Each study typically lasts between 2 to 3 hours and participants are compensated $20-$30 per hour for their time.



To qualify for these studies you must be a healthy adult between 18 and 85 years-of-age who was born totally blind. Prior to taking part in any studies participants are asked to complete a pre-screening interview over the phone to ensure that they qualify. The screening interview takes between 15 and 30 minutes and those who take part in the interview are compensated $15. Participants who qualify will be entered into a participant database and contacted to schedule a study appointment.



To learn more, please contact the lab either by calling (410) 870-9895 or emailing plasticity_lab at jhu.edu<mailto:plasticity_lab at jhu.edu>.



Thank you for taking the time to read this announcement.



Marina Bedny, Ph.D.

Director of Neuroplasticity & Development Lab

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Johns Hopkins University

http://pbs.jhu.edu/research/bedny/index.html<http://pbs.jhu.edu/research/bedny/index.html>

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