The Translational Neuroscience Laboratory includes a robust network of students, alumni, and collaborators. This resource page includes the latest research publications, updates, and resources for the Translational Neuroscience Laboratory’s broader scientific community.
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Our lab focuses on integrative neuroscience research on learning and memory mechanisms with translational applications to education, technology, and clinical disorders
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Riphagen, J.M., Schmiedek, L., Gronenschild, E.H.B.M., Yassa, M.A., Priovoulos N., Sack, A.T., Verhey, F.R.J., Jacobs, H.I.L. (2020) Associations between pattern separation and hippocampal subfield structure and function vary along the lifespan: A 7 T imaging study. Scientific Reports 10(1), 1-13.
Rosas, H.D., Hsu, E., Mercaldo, N., Lai, F., Pulsifer, M., Keator, D.B., Brickman, A.M., Price, J., Yassa, M.A., Hom, C., Krinsky-McHale, S.J., Silverman, W., Lott, I., Schupf, N. (2020) Altered connectivity of the default mode network in cognitively stable adults with Down syndrome: “accelerated aging” or a prelude to Alzheimer Disease? Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Accepted.
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- Addressing disparities in Alzheimer’s disease research…
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- Late-Stage Pandemic Is Messing With Your BrainThe Atlantic, 2021…
- NIH Awards Over $100 Million to Examine Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease in Adults with Down Syndrome…
- Congratulations to CNLM Award Recipients from the Yassa Lab!Sarah Kark and Sandra Gattas win funding for their research Our lab members are always achieving greatness, and this recent award season definitely showcased some…
- Congratulations to Miranda: 2020 Grant Writing Workshop Award RecipientGraduate student Miranda Chappel-Farley wins competitive award for grant writing. In addition to our wonderful labmates Sarah Kark and Sandra Gattas winning individual awards just…
- The Case for CaffeineThe Epoch Times, 2020…
- Did You Forget Something During Lockdown?The Wall Street Journal, 2020 …
- How Time is Encoded in MemoriesThe Scientist, 2020…
- Unlocking Secrets of Memory and Time in the BrainWall Street Journal, 2019…
- Working MemoryInterview on The Pulse, WHYY PBS National Public Radio, 2020 …
- Women in Neuroscience feature: Dr. Sarah KarkWatch Dr. Sarah Kark talk about her research in this one minute video produced by the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory for…
- UCI Brings Top Minds Together for Brain ResearchOrange County Business Journal, 2020…
- Exploring Humanity’s Final FrontiersUCI News, 2019…