University of Florida: Genetics of Auditory and Visual Perception and Plasticity (GAPP) Lab

Welcome to the Genetics of Auditory and visual Perception and Plasticity (GAPP)Lab!

The GAPP Lab at the University of Florida is looking for children volunteers for the following ongoing studies:


The PINE Study -

The PupIlommetry and NorEpinephrine study uses non-invasive methods to evaluate a potential neural mechanism for dyslexia - abnormal signaling in norepinephrine, which is a chemical messenger in the brain. This signal is important for learning and memory as well as detecting surprising and unexpected events.

We are recruiting children 7-12 years old who are typical readers, with dyslexia, and those with dyslexia and ADHD.

The Grammy Study -

With grant funding from the Grammy Museum, this study investigates the impact of extensive (9 plus years) versus minimal ( less than 2 years) musical training on the brains ability to set and evaluate expectations in young adults with and without dyslexia. The study utilizes high-density EEG to answer these questions.