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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>Sent:</B> Friday, June 11,
2010 1:19 AM<BR><B>To:</B> david.andrews@nfbnet.org<BR><B>Subject:</B>
[Pibe-division] Fwd: Help with a research study<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<BLOCKQUOTE class=cite cite="" type="cite">I have been asked to circulate the
following. She is looking for people in Massachusetts, or in the
Northeast who could travel to MIT.
</BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>Dave<BR><BR><BR><BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE class=cite cite="" type="cite">Lindsay Yazzolino<BR>E-mail: <A
href="mailto:Lindsay3.14@gmail.com">Lindsay3.14@gmail.com</A><BR>Cell: (425(
417-9239<BR><BR><BR>We are neuroscientists in the MIT Department of Brain and
Cognitive<BR>Sciences. We are interested in how early experiences affect how
the<BR>brain develops. Sighted children use some parts of their brain to
see;<BR>do these brain regions learn new functions in children who are
blind?<BR><BR>We are looking for children aged 4-14 years, who are totally
blind, who<BR>would like to participate in our studies of brain
development.<BR><BR>During the study the child will play fun games with
researchers that<BR>involve listening to stories and sounds. Some of the
games will be<BR>played while we take pictures of the child's brain with MRI
(magnetic<BR>resonance imaging), which uses a large magnet to record brain
activity.<BR>MRI is safe for children. By imaging the brain while children
listen to<BR>stories or sounds, we hope to relate this information to brain
structure<BR>and activity. <BR><BR>Children who participate
receive gift certificates, books, and other<BR>small prizes. They will also
get a chance to talk to scientists and<BR>learn about their brain. We will
reimburse travel expenses for the<BR>children and their family.<BR><BR>To be
eligible, children must be totally blind, speak English fluently,<BR>and have
no neurological or psychiatric conditions.<BR><BR>Visits can be scheduled at
your convenience on weekends or weekdays at<BR>our facilities on the MIT
campus. <BR><BR>For more information please contact: <BR><BR>Marina
Bedny<BR><A
href="mailto:mbedny@bidmc.harvard.edu">mbedny@bidmc.harvard.edu</A><BR>617)
286 2341<BR></BLOCKQUOTE><X-SIGSEP>
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