Schwab Dyslexia and Cognitive Diversity Spring Symposium: Pathways to Understanding and Innovation
April 15, 2026
This year's program brought together leading researchers and educators to explore how advances in neuroscience, education, and technology are reshaping our understanding of dyslexia and cognitive diversity. With welcome messages from Dr. Andy Josephson, Chair of the UCSF Department of Neurology, Dr. Marilu Gorno Tempini, Co-Director of the UCSF | UCB Schwab Dyslexia and Cognitive Diversity Center, and Governor Gavin Newsom.
Welcome Remarks
Session One Keynote
Dr. Ioulia Kovelman
Session Two Keynote
Dr. Julie Washington
Featured Talks
Nilgoun Bahar, SLP, PhD
Robin Irey, PhD
JaeYeon Kim, PhD
Margo Kersey, BS
Cynthia Valencia-Ayala, PhD
Mónica Zegers, PhD and Mariah Pospisil, MEd