New York University · NeuroscienceHippocampal Memory Research Lab
Andre Antonio Fenton · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Andre Antonio Fenton's lab at NYU focuses on understanding how memories are formed and stored in the brain, particularly through the study of synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus. The research examines the mechanisms behind long-term memory, testing established theories on synaptic changes that occur during the learning process. By using techniques like optogenetics, the lab aims to investigate how specific neurons contribute to memory storage and what happens when these processes are disrupted.
synaptic plasticitymemory storagehippocampusoptogeneticslong-term potentiationmemory erasuremolecular mechanismsprotein synthesisneural encodingbehavioral studies
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the role of synaptic plasticity in memory storage mechanisms.
AIM 02Test the synaptic plasticity and memory hypothesis with targeted molecular manipulations.
AIM 03Examine the impact of protein synthesis on memory formation and retrieval.
AIM 04Utilize optogenetics to activate specific neuron populations during memory expression.
AIM 05Assess behavioral changes in response to altered synaptic activity.
Skills the Lab Values
optogeneticselectrophysiologyanimal behavior analysisgenetic manipulationmemory assessment testsanatomical tracing techniquesdata analysis in neuroscienceneuron culture techniquesbehavioral conditioning
Output against the department
Publications226top 32% of dept.216th of 671
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Citations11ktop 35% of dept.237th of 671
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