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Behavioral Science Core

Brain Imaging Core

Cellular Morphology Core

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Infant Primate Research Laboratory Core

Instrument Development Laboratory Core

Zoran Brkanac, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Research Affiliate, Center on Human Development and Disability
zbrkanac@u.washington.edu
206-543-9573
University of Washington, Box 356560
Seattle, WA 98195-6560

Dr. Brkanac studies the genetic basis of dyslexia, a complex neurobehavioral disorder that may affect as many as 4-12 percent of children in the U.S. To identify susceptibility genes for dyslexia, the UW Genetics of Dyslexia group is searching for genes that underlie phonological and orthographic skills needed to translate written words into sounds of language. In addition, Brkanac searches for genes associated with deficits in attention and executive function in persons with dyslexia. Such deficits have also been associated with other inherited disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

University of Washington • Center on Human Development and Disability Box 357920 • Seattle WA 98195-7920 USA • 206-543-7701 •chdd@u.washington.edu