People of I-LABS: Brianna Yamasaki

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Vibrant, super-smart and caring: these are just a few of the qualities that describe the dozens of interdisciplinary researchers at I-LABS. Their innovative ideas and technological savviness help drive the Institute’s reputation as a world leader in child development and brain science.And their kindness, professionalism and sense of humor greet all of the hundreds of families that volunteer each year … Read More

How babies’ brains process touch

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Through the use of safe, new brain imaging techniques, UW researchers provide one of the first looks inside the infant’s brain to show where the sense of touch is processed — not just when a baby feels a touch to the hand or foot, but when the baby sees an adult’s hand or foot being touched as well. I-LABS researchers, … Read More

I-LABS co-Director one of world’s 50 most influential psychologists

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Meltzoff among 50 most influential psychologists in the world Andrew N. Meltzoff is among the top “50 most influential living psychologists in the world,” according to an analysis published in January 2018. The named scientists include Nobel prize-winner Danny Kahneman, renowned scientist Michael Posner, and others. The complete list in alphabetical order can be found here:https://thebestschools.org/magazine/most-influential-psychologists-world/ Andrew Meltzoff holds the … Read More

People of I-LABS: Denise Padden

I-LABSPeople of I-LABS

Vibrant, super-smart and caring: these are just a few of the qualities that describe the dozens of interdisciplinary researchers at I-LABS. Their innovative ideas and technological savviness help drive the Institute’s reputation as a world leader in child development and brain science. And their kindness, professionalism and sense of humor greet all of the hundreds of families that volunteer each … Read More

I-LABS Outreach work featured in Slate magazine

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I-LABS Outreach Specialist Anna Waismeyer, Ph.D., gets inside the mind of a toddler in Slate magazine’s new article “What Is It Like to Be 2 Years Old?” Whether it’s language, social interaction or self-esteem, Waismeyer provides an in-depth look at the developmental milestones happening in children between 24 to 36 months of age. Read the article here.

I-LABS part of Seattle brain research trust

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Seattle Times columnist Jerry Large says “People around here are interested in the brain at every stage of life.” The article calls out I-LABS as a leader in brain development research, and focuses on Seattle’s philanthropic investments in other aspects of brain research.

People of I-LABS: Ashley Ruba

I-LABSPeople of I-LABS

Vibrant, super-smart and caring: these are just a few of the qualities that describe the dozens of interdisciplinary researchers at I-LABS. Their innovative ideas and technological savviness help drive the Institute’s reputation as a world leader in child development and brain science. And their kindness, professionalism and sense of humor greet all of the hundreds of families that volunteer each … Read More

New Research on Pitch Perception

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Pitch is an aspect of sound that is important for understanding speech, enjoying music, and listening in noisy places. People with hearing loss often have impaired pitch perception. This is especially true for people who use cochlear implants. Poor pitch perception can affect people’s ability to enjoy music and hear what others are saying in noisy places. Scientists are still not … Read More