University of California-Riverside · EngineeringCognitive Health and Neuroimaging Lab
Xiaoping P Hu · Riverside, California
Research Focus
Dr. Xiaoping P Hu's lab at the University of California Riverside focuses on understanding how the integrity of the Locus Coeruleus (LC) in older adults affects their perception and memory. By employing advanced MRI techniques and behavioral assessments, the lab investigates the relationship between LC functionality and cognitive decline, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The research aims to identify potential biomarkers for cognitive health and explore new therapeutic approaches for age-related cognitive issues.
Locus Coeruleuscognitive agingneuroimagingAlzheimer's diseaseParkinson's diseasememory processesbehavioral assessmentbiomarkerscomputational analysis
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate how Locus Coeruleus integrity affects cognitive abilities in older adults.
AIM 02Characterize the relationship between LC structure and cognitive function.
AIM 03Develop computational methods to analyze individual differences in cognitive performance.
AIM 04Identify biomarkers of LC circuit integrity using advanced neuroimaging techniques.
AIM 05Examine the effects of manipulated LC activity on perception and memory tasks.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI scanningbehavioral assessmentspsychophysicsdata analysiscomputational modelingstructural imagingfunctional connectivityneuromodulation techniqueshigh-resolution imaging
Output against the department
Publications562top 8% of dept.21st of 278
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Citations29ktop 11% of dept.30th of 278
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