Research: Plasticity / LearningBrain plasticity is the lifelong ability of the brain to reorganize neural pathways based on new experiences. As we learn, we acquire new knowledge and skills through instruction or experience. In order to learn or memorize a fact or skill, there must be persistent functional changes in the brain that represent the new knowledge. The ability of the brain to change with learning is what is known as neuroplasticity. 
Our
research projects have different goals:
We
investigate basic principles underlying learning, and we explore mechanisms of
compensation and reorganization following injury and lesion. In addition, we search
for new strategies and measures in rehabilitation and intervention.
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