Which researchers utilized fMRI to identify brain areas involved in reading?

Dr. Sally Shaywitz and Dr. Bennett Shaywitz conducted pioneering research using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to explore the neural mechanisms involved in reading. Their studies have significantly advanced the understanding of how the brain processes written language, pinpointing specific areas that become activated during reading tasks. This research has reshaped educational approaches, particularly in the context of dyslexia and reading intervention strategies.

The Shaywitzes established that different brain regions, including the left hemisphere regions such as Broca's area and the occipitotemporal region, play critical roles in reading and language processing. Their findings have contributed to the development of more effective teaching methods within the framework of Multi-Sensory Structured Language Education (MSLE), highlighting the importance of understanding the brain's function in education.

Other researchers listed in the options may have contributed to the field of reading and language but did not specifically utilize fMRI in the same transformative way as the Shaywitzes to identify brain areas involved in reading tasks.