Faraneh Vargha-Khadem

Faraneh Vargha-Khadem
Born1949 (age 74–75)
Alma materMcGill University[1]
University of Massachusetts
AwardsBPS Barbara Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award (2013)
Scientific career
FieldsCognitive neuroscience
InstitutionsUniversity College London
Montreal Children's Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital
ThesisHemispheric specialization in congenitally deaf and hearing children and adolescents (1979)
Doctoral advisorMichael Corballis
Websiteiris.ucl.ac.uk/iris/browse/profile?upi=FVARG91

Faraneh Vargha-Khadem (born 1949) is a British cognitive neuroscientist specializing in developmental amnesia among children.[2][3] Faraneh was a part of the team that identified the FOXP2 gene, the so-called 'speech gene', that may explain why humans talk and chimps do not.[4]

Education

Vargha-Khadem was educated at McGill University and the University of Massachusetts.[1]

Career and research

She served as head of the clinical neuropsychology service at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and director of the centre for developmental cognitive neuroscience at University College London.[5] Faraneh was the awarded the BPS Barbara Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Faraneh Vargha-Khadem". Gosh.nhs.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  2. ^ Faraneh Vargha-Khadem publications from Europe PubMed Central
  3. ^ Vargha-Khadem, F.; Gadian, D. G.; Watkins, K. E.; Connelly, A.; Van Paesschen, W.; Mishkin, M. (1997). "Differential Effects of Early Hippocampal Pathology on Episodic and Semantic Memory". Science. 277 (5324): 376–380. doi:10.1126/science.277.5324.376. ISSN 0036-8075. PMID 9219696.
  4. ^ "Faraneh Vargha-Khadem on memory, The Life Scientific". Bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  5. ^ "Faraneh Vargha-Khadem". Gosh.nhs.uk. Great Ormond Street Hospital. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.


Stub icon

This linguistics article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Stub icon

This article about a British scientist is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Read other articles:

Cortes di Cadice

Insediamento delle Cortes di Cadice di fronte al Vescovo di Ourense Le Cortes di Cadice furono un'assemblea nazionale, riunita nel grande emporio commerciale spagnolo di Cadice, che, il 19 marzo 1812, nel corso dell'ultimo anno della Guerra d'indipendenza spagnola, promulgò la Costituzione spagnola del 1812. Indice 1 Contesto 1.1 Invasione francese della Spagna 1.2 Costituzione di Bayonne 2 Esigenza di un testo liberale e legittimista 2.1 Creazione di un nuovo governo centrale 2.2 Creazione ...

 

Strada statale 496 Virgiliana

Strada statale 496VirgilianaLocalizzazioneStato Italia Regioni Lombardia Emilia-Romagna DatiClassificazioneStrada statale Inizioex SS 413 presso San Benedetto Po FineFerrara Lunghezza66,280[1][2] km Provvedimento di istituzioneD.M. 21/01/1966 - G.U. 81 dell'1/04/1966[3] GestoreTratte ANAS: dal 7 aprile 2021 la tratta dal kilometro 62,130 al 66,280 è ritornata in gestione Anas con il piano Rientro strade (la restante parte è, dal 2001, sotto la gestione...

 

Gmina Suwałki

Gmina SuwałkiNegara PolandiaProvinsiPodlasiePowiatSuwałkiIbukotaSuwałkiPemerintahan • Wali kotaTadeusz ChołkoLuas • Total264,82 km2 (102,25 sq mi)Populasi (2016) • Total7,440 • Kepadatan28/km2 (73/sq mi)Zona waktuUTC+1 (CET) • Musim panas (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code16-400Car platesBSUSitus webhttp://www.gmina.suwalki.pl/ Powiat Suwałki - Gmina Suwałki Gmina Suwałki Gmina Suwałki (bahasa Polandia...

Sweet and Low (Augustana song)

This article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Sweet and Low Augustana song – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (July 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) 2008 single by AugustanaSweet and LowSingle by Augustanafrom the album Can't Love, Can't Hurt ReleasedFebruary 2008Recorded2007–2008...

 

Robert Wolter Mongisidi

Ini adalah nama patrilineal Minahasa, marganya adalah Mongisidi Robert Wolter MongisidiLahir(1925-02-14)14 Februari 1925Malalayang, Manado, Hindia BelandaMeninggal(1949-09-05)5 September 1949Makassar, Sulawesi, Negara Indonesia Timur, Republik Indonesia SerikatSebab meninggalDitembak serdadu BelandaTempat pemakamanTaman Makam Pahlawan Panaikang MakassarDikenal atasPahlawan Nasional Indonesia Robert Wolter Mongisidi atau sering salah ditulis sebagai Robert Wolter Monginsidi[1] (14...

 

The Gatekeeper's Daughter

1975 French filmThe Gatekeeper's DaughterDirected byJérôme SavaryWritten byJérôme SavaryRoland ToporProduced byBernard BolzingerStarringMona HeftreMichel DussaratAnnick BergerCinematographyRobert AlazrakiDominique ChapuisEdited byClaude ReznikHélène ViardMusic byÉric DemarsanProductioncompanyAtelier de Production CinématographiqueDistributed byParafrance FilmsRelease date3 September 1975Running time95 minutesCountryFranceLanguageFrench The Gatekeeper's Daughter (French: La fille du ga...

Joseph Görres

German writer and philosopher (1776–1848) Joseph GörresPortrait of Görres, by Joseph Anton SettegastBornJohann Joseph von Görres(1776-01-25)25 January 1776Koblenz, Electorate of TrierDied29 January 1848(1848-01-29) (aged 72)Munich, Kingdom of BavariaOccupationPublicist, writer, journalist, politicianNationalityGermanSpouseCatherine de LasaulxChildrenGuido Görres, Maria Görres Johann Joseph Görres, since 1839 von Görres (25 January 1776 – 29 January 1848), was a German writer, ...

 

Pectoral (Ancient Egypt)

Breast ornament worn in Ancient Egypt Senusret II's pectoral, by 1878 BC. Hieroglyphs: Ankh, Huh (god)-(=millions), Shen ring, scarab, Ra, Water Ripple, Sun-rising hieroglyph, uraeus The pectorals of ancient Egypt were a form of jewelry, often in the form of a brooch. They are often also amulets, and may be so described. They were mostly worn by richer people and the pharaoh. One type is attached with a nah necklace, suspended from the neck and lying on the breast. Statuary from the Old Kingd...

 

Шаблон:Мифология

МифологияРитуально-мифологическийкомплекс Система ценностей Сакральное Миф Мономиф Теория основного мифа Ритуал Обряд Праздник Жречество Мифологическое сознание Магическое мышление Низшая мифология Модель мира Цикличность Сотворение мира Мировое яйцо Мифическое ...

Komisi XI Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia

Komisi XI Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik IndonesiaJenisJenisKomisi DPR RI dengan lingkup tugas di bidang Keuangan dan Perbankan PimpinanKetuaKahar Muzakir (Golkar) Wakil KetuaDolfie Othniel Frederic Palit (PDIP) Wakil KetuaAchmad Hatari (NasDem) Wakil KetuaFathan Subchi (PKB) Wakil KetuaAmir Uskara (PPP) KomposisiPartai & kursi   PDI-P (12)   Golkar (8)   Gerindra (7)   NasDem (6)   PKB (6)   Demokrat (5)   PKS (4)   PAN (4) &#...

 

Histoire coloniale de l'Amérique du Nord

L’histoire coloniale de l'Amérique du Nord commence peu après la découverte du Nouveau Monde par les Européens (Christophe Colomb en 1492). L’actuel territoire américain devient rapidement un enjeu international : les grandes puissances coloniales occidentales se lancent dans l’exploration et la conquête du Nouveau Monde puis bâtissent de vastes empires coloniaux qui finissent le plus souvent par être absorbés militairement et politiquement par d'autres empires ou par deve...

 

Ernst Günther

Untuk atlet Olimpiade Swiss, lihat Ernst Günther (atlet). Ernst GüntherGünther pada 1968LahirErnst Harry Ingemar Günther(1933-06-03)3 Juni 1933Karlskrona, SwediaMeninggal8 Desember 1999(1999-12-08) (umur 66)Glemmingebro, Skåne län, SwediaPekerjaanPemeranTahun aktif1962–1999 Ernst Harry Ingemar Günther (3 Juni 1933 – 8 Desember 1999) adalah seorang pemeran asal Swedia. Ia tampil dalam 66 film dan acara televisi antara 1962 dan 1999. Ia tampil dalam film tahun...

Cleeve School

Academy in Bishop's Cleeve, Gloucestershire, EnglandCleeve SchoolAddressTwo Hedges RoadBishop's Cleeve, Gloucestershire, GL52 8AEEnglandCoordinates51°56′29″N 2°03′20″W / 51.941389°N 2.055556°W / 51.941389; -2.055556InformationTypeAcademyMotto'A.C.T' (Aspiring, collaborating, Transforming)Department for Education URN136772 TablesOfstedReportsExecutive HeadAlvin RichardsGendermixedAge11 to 18Enrolment1,495HousesRowling, Shackleton, Attenborough, Holmes a...

 

Mental chronometry

Study of processing speed on cognitive tasks Representation of the stages of processing in a typical reaction time paradigm Mental chronometry is the scientific study of processing speed or reaction time on cognitive tasks to infer the content, duration, and temporal sequencing of mental operations. Reaction time (RT; also referred to as response time) is measured by the elapsed time between stimulus onset and an individual's response on elementary cognitive tasks (ECTs), which are relatively...

 

Juan Carlos Carone

Argentine footballer Juan Carlos Carone Personal informationFull name Juan Carlos CaroneDate of birth (1942-05-18) May 18, 1942 (age 82)Place of birth Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPosition(s) Left wingerYouth career River Plate1957–1962 AtlantaSenior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)1962–1963 Atlanta 1964–1969 Vélez Sársfield 149 (76)1970 Racing Club 1970–1971 CD Veracruz International career1966–1967 Argentina *Club domestic league appearances and goals Juan Carlos Pichino Carone (born...

India–Lesotho relations

Bilateral relationsIndia–Lesotho relations India Lesotho India and Lesotho maintain diplomatic relations. Lesotho has a high commission in New Delhi and India has a non-resident High Commissioner in Pretoria, South Africa. Both nations are part of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Commonwealth of Nations. Considering that India is the largest democracy in the world, and given past contributions to the promotion of peace, Lesotho has officially decided to back India's candidacy for a permanen...

 

保羅·湯瑪斯·安德森

  关于名为保罗·安德森的其他人物，請見「保罗·安德森」。 保羅·湯瑪斯·安德森Paul Thomas Anderson保羅·湯瑪斯·安德森，攝於2007年导演别名PTA出生Paul Thomas Anderson (1970-06-26) 1970年6月26日（54歲） 美国加州洛杉磯职业電影導演、劇作家、製作人與演員配偶瑪雅·魯道夫（2001年結婚）儿女Pearl Bailey Anderson活跃年代1988年－現今 奖项 戛纳电影节最佳導演獎2002年 《戀愛...

 

Governor of Pitcairn

UK governor of the Pitcairn Islands Flag of the governor of Pitcairn Politics of the Pitcairn Islands Monarchy Monarch Charles III Governor Iona Thomas Executive Administrator Lindsy Thompson [1] Mayor Simon Young Deputy Mayor Kevin Young Legislature Island Council Chairman Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Blackie Elections Recent elections General: 20132019 Mayoral: 20102016 Related topics History Flag and coat of arms Other countries vte The Governor of Pitcairn[2&#...

Helen Leslie

Helen LeslieLahirHelen Gracia RiesingMay 20, 1894Indianapolis, Indiana, USAMeninggal????Nama lainGracia JaccardPekerjaanAktrisSuami/istriJacques Jaccard (div.) Helen Leslie (nee Helen Riesing dan kadang-kadang dikenal sebagai Gracia Jaccard) adalah seorang aktris Amerika yang aktif di Hollywood selama era bisu. Dia menikah sebentar dengan penulis/sutradara Jacques Jaccard.[1] Biografi Helen lahir di Indianapolis, Indiana, dari pasangan William Riesling dan Frederika Childs.[...

 

George Frederick Gildea

British Lieutenant Colonel (1831–1898) George Frederick GildeaBorn(1831-11-10)November 10, 1831County Mayo, IrelandDiedApril 24, 1898(1898-04-24) (aged 66)Tullichewan Castle, ScotlandAllegiance United KingdomBranch British ArmyYears of service1852 – 1890sRankLieutenant ColonelUnit69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of FootBattles/warsFirst Boer War Battle of Elandsfontein Spouse(s) Fanny Power Florinda Gascoyne ​ ​(m. 1863⁠–⁠...