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SSSR-Pre-Conference Symposium

Neurobiological and Experiential Dimensions of Dyslexia:
Multiple Perspectives

Sponsored by
Simon Fraser University Institute for Research
on Early Education and Child Health (REACH)
The Office of the Dean of Education (SFU)
And Health and Early Learning Partnership (HELP)

A pre-conference symposium will be held at SFU Harbour Centre on July 5, 2006, to allow researchers and graduate students from the fields of education, psychology and cognitive neuroscience to meet together with internationally renowned scholars to discuss issues concerning neurobiology, experience, reading and dyslexia.

In this full day symposium, researchers will present their current research findings, followed by an open discussion period that will focus both on the research findings, and on the strengths and challenges associated with conducting research that utilizes neural-imaging and eye-tracking technologies.

Speakers:
Virginia Berninger - University of Washington
Christiana Leonard - University of Florida Brain Institute
Dennis and Tori Molfese - University of Louisville
Don Shankweiler - University of Connecticut
Sen Campbell - Simon Fraser University

Date: July 5, 2006
Place: SFU Harbour Centre
Time: 8:30 - 5:00
Cost: $30 (Can) per person.
          Lunch will be provided.