Heidi R Getz

Heidi R Getz is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Teaching Professor at Georgetown University, affiliated with the Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery and the Learning and Development Lab. She holds a Ph.D. from Georgetown University. Her research focuses on language acquisition, cognitive science, and the neurobiology of language, employing techniques such as artificial language learning and neuroimaging. Recent work explores syntax acquisition mechanisms and telerehabilitation for language disorders. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her contributions span experimental and clinical linguistics. Advising and grants details are not provided here, but her labs emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to language processing and recovery.

• Education: Ph.D., Georgetown University

Her research interests blend theoretical frameworks with empirical methods, investigating how cognitive and neural mechanisms underpin language learning in children and clinical populations. Publications highlight innovative methods like neuroimaging to track cortical responses during language acquisition and the application of telehealth for aphasia treatment.

Articles reflect a dual focus on foundational linguistic theory (e.g., syntax acquisition beyond Universal Grammar) and applied clinical research (e.g., telerehabilitation outcomes). Her work bridges cognitive science and neurology, addressing both developmental and acquired language disorders.