How the Brain Learns
UVA neuroscientist Tanya Evans investigates why some children struggle with reading or math by studying the brain mechanisms behind learning differences like dyslexia. Through cross-disciplinary collaborations and a $3 million NIH grant, her research explores how declarative and procedural memory systems shape skill development, with findings pointing toward targeted interventions for students who need them most.
This video is part of the 2026 Annual Research Report, produced by the Office of the Vice President of Research. Find more stories from this report here: https://news.research.virginia.edu/category/annual-report/
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