Education and Brain Sciences Research Lab

05/11/2022

***Join us for a study about NF-1 and reading difficulties***

Participating children will have behavioral testing, intensive one-on-one tutoring and radiation-free brain imaging sessions.
Receive a picture of your child’s brain and up to $1050!

Who? Children and adolescents ages 8-20 with NF-1
What? Fun language games, cool and non-invasive brain imaging, a possible study
medication, and the chance to contribute to cutting edge scientific research!
Where? All sessions will take place at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN (travel
compensation provided for families outside the middle TN area)
When? Three separate sessions over a period of 6 months

For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 615-875-
5534.

08/03/2021

New Study Alert! Check out this flyer for a cool new study about reading and academic achievement in Kindergarteners!

03/17/2020

Vanderbilt University is conducting a research study for people between the ages of 8‐20, who have reading difficulties, either with or without Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Potential participants will be called to answer some questions to see if they may meet some general criteria. If they do, questionnaires will be mailed to them. After they complete the required paperwork and send their NF1 diagnosis from their doctor, if applicable, they will come for to Vanderbilt for tests. Vanderbilt is also offering travel reimbursement for families outside the middle Tennessee area, should you have anyone traveling from out of state who still wishes to participate in the study. For full information on the study and how to participate, please read the informational flyer or visit their website: http://vkc.mc.vanderbilt.edu/ebrl/.

Any other questions can be directed to Kendall Brooke Claros at [email protected] or 615-875-5534.

02/20/2019

Does your 8-20 year-old child have Neurofibromatosis Type 1? We are looking for participants ages 8-20 who are diagnosed with NF1 and have reading difficulties. This research study seeks to learn more about how children and adolescents learn to become good readers. We are very interested in the best ways to teach people to read! This study includes 3 visits of testing, intensive reading intervention and MRI scans. Compensation totals $1,050! See flyer below for more details.

08/24/2018

***Join us for a study about NF-1 and reading difficulties***
Participating children will have behavioral testing, intensive one-on-one tutoring and radiation-free brain imaging sessions.
Receive a picture of your child’s brain and up to $1050!
Who? Children and adolescents ages 8-20 with NF-1
What? Fun language games, cool and non-invasive brain imaging, a possible study medication, and the chance to contribute to cutting edge scientific research! Where? All sessions will take place at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN (travel compensation provided for families outside the middle TN area) When? Three separate sessions over a period of 6 months. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 615-875-5534.

04/20/2018

The Education and Brain Sciences Research Lab (EBRL) at Vanderbilt University is conducting new research on reading difficulties in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. We are looking for children and adolescents 8-20 years old who have NF-1 and who struggle with reading. Study involvement includes three visits to Vanderbilt over 6 months, a possible study medication, and intensive one-on-one tutoring. Receive up to
$1050 for study participation. Reimbursement for travel expenses is available for families outside the middle TN area. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 615-875-5534.

04/10/2018

Did you know that approximately half of children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 have learning disabilities, the most common of which are reading disabilities (RDs)? Enroll in our study to help us learn more about the characteristics and treatment of RDs in NF-1. Seeking children ages 8-20 with reading difficulties, and children ages 8-20 with NF-1 who also have reading difficulties. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 615-875-5534.

04/03/2018