Gesa Schaadt

Dr. Gesa Schaadt is a postdoctoral research scientist at the Clinic of Cognitive Neurology, University of Leipzig, affiliated with the Medical Faculty. Holding a PhD in Psychology from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, her work focuses on the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying speech processing and language development in children, particularly those with writing difficulties and dyslexia. She has held research positions at both Humboldt-Universität and the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences.

• Education
  • AS-Level (Psychology, Biology, Mathematics, Spanish), King Edward VI Sixth Form College (2003)
  • University Entrance Certificate (Advanced Courses: English, Biology), Rübekamp School (2005)
  • Diploma in Psychology (Cognitive Psychology), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2011)
  • Doctor of Psychology (Dr. rer. nat.), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2016)

Research Interests encompass visual-auditory speech integration, developmental language disorders, and the hormonal impacts on language acquisition during 'mini-puberty'. Her work bridges cognitive psychology and clinical neurology, utilizing neuroimaging and behavioral methods.

Scientific Awards include fellowship support during her PhD studies at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (2011-2013).

Current Work investigates neurocognitive pathways in language development and disorders, combining insights from cognitive psychology and neurology.