CCF Speaker Series John Gabrieli, Ph.D. 4-3-2015

Prediction as a Humanitarian and Pragmatic Contribution from Human Cognitive Neuroscience John Gabrieli, Ph.D. Neuroimaging has greatly enhanced the cognitive neuroscience understanding of the human brain and its variation across individuals (neurodiversity) in both health and disease. Such progress has not yet, however, propelled changes in educational or medical practices that improve people’s lives. I will review neuroimaging findings in which initial brain measures (neuromarkers) are correlated with or predict future outcomes in learning, in education (reading and dyslexia), and in response to behavioral treatment for social anxiety disorder. Neuromarkers often provide better predictions (neuroprognosis), alone or in combination with other measures, than traditional behavioral measures. With further advances in study designs and analyses, neuromarkers may offer opportunities to personalize educational and clinical practices that lead to better outcomes for people.

John Gabrieli Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

4/3/2015 4:00:00 PM