Johns Hopkins University · Mathematics & StatisticsHippocampal Dynamics and Memory Lab
Noah John Cowan · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Noah John Cowan's lab focuses on understanding how the brain, particularly the hippocampus, processes sensory information to maintain cognitive functions like navigation and memory. By studying the interplay between visual cues and internal mental maps, the research aims to shed light on how the brain updates spatial information dynamically. This work is crucial for understanding neurological diseases that impair memory and cognitive function, such as Alzheimer's disease.
HippocampusNeural DynamicsNavigationPath IntegrationCognitive MappingNeuroplasticityMemoryAlzheimer's DiseaseSystems NeuroscienceControl Theory
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate neurophysiological mechanisms of path integration in the hippocampus.
AIM 02Examine behavioral consequences of path integration computation plasticity.
AIM 03Identify signals that interact with path integration and landmarks in spatial tasks.
AIM 04Understand how spatial representations contribute to coherent memory storage.
Skills the Lab Values
Neurophysiological RecordingData AnalysisMathematical ModelingExperimental DesignBehavioral TestingVirtual Reality EnvironmentsStatistical Software (e.g., R, MATLAB)Signal ProcessingNeural Network SimulationScripting (e.g., Python)
Output against the department
Publications207bottom 45% of dept.72nd of 131
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Citations6.5kbottom 46% of dept.71st of 131
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