Education And Brain Science Research Laboratory

Vanderbilt is one of 25 sites across the country following participating families from pregnancy through early childhood to learn how the environment affects how children develop. Families are asked to participate in activities once during pregnancy, and across several visits during early childhood. You will be compensated up to $2,425 for your time throughout the study. Read More

Vanderbilt researchers are seeking children currently in kindergarten, with or without reading disabilities and English as their first language, for a study about brain development and reading in kindergartners. Read More

This research studies brain development and reading in kindergarteners. There is an initial 15-minute screening session to determine eligibility for a longitudinal study, which will follow the child’s academic growth through the end of the first grade. Read More