Laura Ortiz-Teran

Laura Ortiz-Teran, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at UMass Chan Medical School. Her research focuses on understanding brain organization and connectivity, particularly in the context of sensory processing in blind children and human cognitive mapping through advanced neuroimaging techniques like MRI and ERP analysis.

• Institution: UMass Chan Medical School
• Department: Radiology (Neuroradiology Division)

Her work explores the intersection of neuroscience, neurology, and sensory adaptation, with a specific emphasis on tactile stimulation, brain mapping, and the connectome. She investigates how congenital and acquired blindness influences neural plasticity and spatial information processing.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in dynamic brain connectivity, genetic evolutionary traits, and sensory compensation mechanisms. Collaborative projects span institutions like Harvard Medical School and University of Madrid.