Etiology and remediation of reading disabilities and component processes in reading and language. More info
Twin and adoption studies of cognitive abilities; genetics of learning disabilities; and use of DNA markers to locate genes that influence behavioral characters. More Info
The development of an optimal nosology of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan, with a specific focus on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and other psychopathology that frequently co-occurs with ADHD and LD. More Info
Current research focus on individual differences in reading and language skills, particularly comprehension. More Info
Interests include studies of cognitive abilities and disabilities, developmental behavioral genetics and family, twin and adoption methodologies. More Info.
Dr Pennington's research focus is on understanding disorders of cognitive development. More Info.
A longstanding project in the laboratory has been the search for genes causing specific reading disability (dyslexia). More Info.