Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0449862

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0449862

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Using musical training to examine brain plasticity and cognitive skill development. Until recently, the brain was likened to a computer - hard-wired with minimal response to injury. Exciting new research is altering this view, showing that the brain can change in response to the environment. This study will use sophisticated brain scanning techniques with musicians who have rare, absolute pitch ability. This ability develops with exposure to early training during a critical time period. We will test the relationship between this exposure and changes in brain shape and function. The results will tell us about the interaction between genes and environment, and the way normal development can be enhanced by early experiences.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 13-01-2004

End Date: 31-12-2006

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $160,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Central Nervous System | Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) | Psychology | Developmental Psychology And Ageing

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Nervous system and disorders | Early childhood education | The performing arts (incl. music, theatre and dance) |

Other Keywords

Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) | Central Nervous System | Developmental Psychology And Ageing | Early childhood education | Nervous system and disorders | Psychology | The performing arts (incl. music, theatre and dance)

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