Leveraging Temporal Proximity to Amplify Strength of Memory Updates

Derek Baldwin

The brain’s ability to update memories with new information is important for treating disorders such as PTSD. The mechanism involved in changing the information within an original memory is unknown. I aim to characterize this mechanism using a behavioral paradigm, Objects in Updated Locations, to test the strength of a memory update. Here I present mice with new information shortly after the original memory has formed and measure the strength of the resulting memory update.

Major: 
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Janine Kwapis
Poster Number: 
15

Award Winner

Data Visualization Awards
Health and Life Sciences - Second Place