Title: Synchronization of cortico-hippocampal networks supports flexible memory-guided behaviors
James Kragel, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Abstract: Memory-guided cognition emerges from the dynamic coordination of specialized brain networks. Theta oscillations play a critical role in synchronizing the hippocampus with distributed cortical and subcortical regions, shaping how past experiences inform present and future behavior. In this talk, I will present a series of studies examining how theta oscillations facilitate communication between the hippocampus and other brain networks to support different memory-guided behaviors. Using intracranial electrophysiology, direct electrical stimulation, and behavioral paradigms, I will highlight how theta-driven network interactions contribute to visual exploration and flexible memory retrieval. By linking these oscillatory mechanisms to cognitive function, this work provides insight into how the hippocampus orchestrates adaptive behavior through network-wide synchronization.
Time: 04/09/25 3:30 PM
Location: Biopsychological Sciences Building atrium
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