Understanding how aging affects memory specificity
An Investigation of the Neurocognitive Mechanisms of Age-Related Declines in Episodic Memory Representational Specificity
This study is looking at how age affects our ability to remember specific memories by tracking brain activity in younger and older adults while they do memory tasks, and it hopes to help us understand how aging changes our thinking and memory.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903167 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how age impacts the ability to recall specific memories by using EEG recordings and computational modeling. It aims to identify differences in memory specificity between younger and older adults, focusing on the neurocognitive mechanisms that contribute to these variations. Participants will engage in memory tasks while their brain activity is monitored, allowing researchers to analyze the relationship between cognitive processes and memory performance. The findings could enhance our understanding of how aging affects cognitive function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are non-cognitively impaired young and older adults who are interested in understanding memory changes with age.
Not a fit: Patients with diagnosed cognitive impairments or neurological disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for maintaining cognitive health in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding cognitive decline through similar electrophysiological and computational approaches.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greene, Nathaniel Robert — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Greene, Nathaniel Robert
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.