Ursula Bellugi, Date of Birth

Ursula Bellugi

American psychologist

Date of Birth: 21-Feb-1931

Profession: psychologist, linguist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Ursula Bellugi (born February 21, 1931 in Jena, Germany) is a Professor and Director of the Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California.
Broadly stated, she conducts research on the biological bases of language.
More specifically, she has studied the neurological bases of American Sign Language extensively, and her work has led to the discovery that the left hemisphere of the human brain becomes specialized for language, whether spoken or signed, a striking demonstration of neuronal plasticity.She has also investigated the language abilities of individuals with Williams Syndrome, a puzzling genetically based disorder that leaves language, facial recognition and social skills remarkably well-preserved in contrast to severe inadequacy in other cognitive aptitudes.
The search for the underlying biological basis for this disorder is providing new opportunities for understanding how brain structure and function relate to cognitive capabilities.