Nicole Landi PhD
Biographical Info
Dr. Landi received her Ph.D. in psychology and cognitive neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005.
Dr. Landi's research examines the acquisition and development of reading and language
as well as individual differences in reading and language skill. She studies these
issues using multiple methodologies with an emphasis on cognitive
neuroscience methods including functional magnetic resonance imaging
(fMRI) and event related potentials (ERP). By examining early school
age children, adolescents, and young adults her research spans a broad
range of reading and language development. In particular, her work has
looked at three key areas 1) learning to read new words/acquiring new
word representations, 2) variability in comprehension skill and specific comprehension impairment (SCI) in children and adults and 3) understanding the neurobiological bases of
dyslexia. Dr. Landi is currently expanding this work to include studies of prenatal cocaine exposure using EEG and fMRI and studies of the
genetic bases of reading and language impairment.
Education & Training
- Ph.D.
- University of Pittsburgh (2005)
- postdoctoral fellow
- Haskins Laboratories
