S34: Bridging Animal and Human Studies in Episodic and Spatial Memory
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Convened by EBBS
This session addresses a significant gap in neuroscience research—the translation of findings from animal models to human clinical applications. By focusing on both episodic and spatial memory, the session covers essential aspects of hippocampal function that are relevant to a wide range of cognitive disorders. The discussions from this session have the potential to lead more effective treatments and interventions for memory-related conditions. Furthermore, by including a diverse set of speakers at various career stages and backgrounds, the session emphasizes inclusivity and the value of varied perspectives in advancing scientific understanding. There will be 4 presentations by different speakers followed by Q&A interactive session.
- Chair: Dr Dorothy Tse
- Chair: Professor Alex Easton
- Professor Thomas Wolbers - From SuperAging to preclinical Alzheimer’s disease: how spatial navigation can help uncover mechanisms of cognitive aging
- Dr Coco Newton - Translating navigation neuroscience into clinical assessments for Alzheimer's disease
- Gareth Barker - Mapping engram networks of associative recognition memory
- Dr Aidan Horner - Hippocampal pattern completion and neocortical reinstatement during systems consolidation
