I am interested in speech perception and processing in bilingual individuals. In particular, I am curious about possible applications of perceptual decision making models to the case of speech perception.

Ahissar M., Oganian Y. (2008). Response to Ziegler: The anchor is in the details. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 12(7): 245-246. doi:10.1016/j.tics.2008.05.001

Talks and Presentations

Talks at conferences:

 Oganian, Y., Ahissar M., (2008). Phonological anchoring deficits in developmental dyslexia. Annual Conference of the Israeli Society for Neuroscience, Eilat, Israel.

 Oganian, Y., Ahissar M. (2009). The ability to anchor to auditory repetitions parallels reading ability among children. Annual Conference of the Israeli Society for Neuroscience, Eilat, Israel.

Poster Presentations:

 Oganian, Y., Ahissar, M. (2009). Shared anchoring mechanisms for pure tones and speech sounds. 3rd Auditory Cortex Conference in Magdeburg, Germany.

 Oganian, Y., Ahissar, M. (2009). Phonological anchoring deficits in developmental dyslexia. Berlin Brain Days, Berlin, Germany.