SSA Network analysis of lateral entorhinal-hippocampal circuits for episodic memory
Lead Research Organisation:
University of St Andrews
Department Name: Psychology
Abstract
The hippocampus, a brain structure involved in episodic memory, has two main inputs: the medial entorhinal cortex (MEC) and the lateral entorhinal cortex (LEC). It is well established that the MEC is primarily involved in processing spatial information and the role of LEC in episodic memory is arguably confined to processing non-spatial information, such as context. While the neural mechanisms underlying spatial processing have been well understood, the function of neural populations within the LEC remains elusive. Using a combination of behavioural measures together with genetic and molecular techniques or electrophysiology, this project aims to fill the gap by examining the role of LEC-hippocampal network in episodic memory.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
James Ainge (Primary Supervisor) |
Publications
Persson B
(2022)
Lateral entorhinal cortex lesions impair odor-context associative memory in male rats
in Journal of Neuroscience Research
Vandrey B
(2020)
Fan Cells in Layer 2 of the Lateral Entorhinal Cortex Are Critical for Episodic-like Memory.
in Current biology : CB
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BB/M010996/1 | 30/09/2015 | 31/03/2024 | |||
2096645 | Studentship | BB/M010996/1 | 30/09/2018 | 30/05/2023 |