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David P. Corina is a Professor of Linguistics and Psychology at the University of California, Davis, and Director of the Cognitive Neurolinguistics Laboratory at the Center for Mind and Brain. His research bridges cognitive neuroscience and linguistics, specializing in signed and spoken language processing across deaf and hearing populations.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Psychology and Cognitive Science, UC San Diego (1991)
- M.A. in Linguistics, Gallaudet University (1983)
- B.S. in Educational Psychology, New York University (1982, magna cum laude)
Corina investigates neural mechanisms of language comprehension and production, focusing on American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken language. His work examines developmental trajectories in deaf children, neurological impairments, and the interplay between language and gesture processing. Using EEG/ERP, fMRI, and behavioral methods, his lab explores brain plasticity and sensory adaptation in language systems, with particular emphasis on visual-spatial processing in signers.
Recent publications (2019-2024) reveal three dominant research threads: (1) structural and functional brain differences in multilingual speakers, (2) electrophysiological responses to language in cochlear implant users, and (3) age-related changes in sign language processing. His work consistently demonstrates how language modality shapes neural organization while highlighting cross-linguistic commonalities.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Fulbright Global Scholar, United States Fulbright Commission (2019-2020)
Corina has held significant academic leadership roles including Chair of UC Davis' Undergraduate Cognitive Science Program (2018-2023) and Program Committee Chair for the Society for Neurobiology of Language (2016-2018). He serves as an ad hoc reviewer for NIH study sections, scholarly journals, and international funding agencies, contributing to peer review in neuroscience and linguistics.
He directs the Cognitive Neurolinguistics Laboratory, which integrates interdisciplinary approaches to study language-brain relationships through collaborative projects with deaf communities, neurologists, and developmental psychologists.
