While significant progress has been made in understanding the underlying mechanisms that affect communication in various conditions, and in developing assessment and treatment strategies, progress is slower than it could be because of significant gaps in training of new communication scientists.

The current training plan seeks to fill these gaps by:

  • Providing targeted training in the cognitive neuroscience of communication disorders
  • More meaningful connections between trainees and the clinical populations they study
  • By preparing this generation of trainees with the necessary set of professional tools to conduct and disseminate impactful research.

Welcome to our 2024 - 2025 CNC-CT Trainees!

Kaila Cote (Mentor: Mozeiko)

Hannah O'Connor (Mentor: Eigsti)

Jillian O'Malley (Mentor: Hoeft)

Kaitlyn Testa (Mentor: Houston)

Course Expectations

CNC-CT trainees are required to take TalkShop, SICSFLAGS, and the Clinical Connections Seminar .  All other courses are "a la carte" for trainees to choose from to fulfill the training requirements. Please see our Curriculum page for more information.

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Communication- CT (CNC-CT) program is funded by a T32 Institutional National Research Service Award from the NIH (Emily Myers & IngeMarie Eigsti, Program Directors).