ParentMap Recognizes Christina Zhao as a 2025 Superhero

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Christina Zhao is a 2025 ParentMap superhero

Each year, ParentMap recognizes a select group of individuals working hard to make a difference for kids and families in Washington. This year, the magazine’s editors recognized I-LABS faculty, Dr. Christina Zhao for her groundbreaking research on how infants perceive and process the world of sound around them. “Early development is foundational — it shapes so much of who we become,” Dr. Zhao writes. “Our goal is to provide insights that help infants receive the support they need during this critical period.”

Read the article in ParentMap and learn more about her research