Merav Ahissar, McGill University

Research

Auditory Learning Dyslexia Functional Neuroimaging Generalization Of Learning Music Perceptual Training Psychophysics Reverse Hierarchy Theory

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Deciphering the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying auditory learning in: the general population, musicians, and individuals with dyslexia
CIHR · 2015 · Principal investigator

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Deciphering the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying auditory learning in: the general population, musicians, and individuals with dyslexia

Principal investigatorCIHR2015Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program

Principal investigators: Zatorre, Robert J; Ahissar, Merav

Keywords: Auditory Learning; Dyslexia; Functional Neuroimaging; Generalization Of Learning; Music; Perceptual Training; Psychophysics; Reverse Hierarchy Theory; Structural Neuroimaging

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Auditory Learning Dear Professor Ahissar, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on auditory learning connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]