Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 1R16GM166763-01
The role of sociospatial exploration in the development of vocal communication
Recipient
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, United States
Award Amount
$188,125.00
Ceiling
$188,125.00
Awarded
July 15, 2026
Identifier
1R16GM166763-01
Research project studying the impact of sociospatial exploration on vocal communication development using songbirds, to inform interventions for children with language delays.
Description
This project investigates how movement and social interaction influence communication development, with implications for improving language acquisition in children with developmental delays. It uses songbirds as a model system to explore how sociospatial experience affects vocal flexibility, aiming to inform behavioral interventions for children.