University of Maryland, Baltimore · PharmacologyLearning and Memory Dynamics Lab
Steffen Wolff · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Steffen Wolff's lab investigates how different types of learning and memory interact within the brain, particularly focusing on the prefrontal cortex's role in coordinating these processes. The research explores how cognitive impairments affect learning and memory, and aims to develop better diagnostic tools and treatments. By conducting experiments with animals, the lab seeks to understand the neural mechanisms behind learning interactions and improve our understanding of cognitive disorders.
learning systemsmemoryprefrontal cortexcognitive impairmentsneural circuitsoptogeneticselectrophysiologybehavioral trainingneural activity dynamicsdiagnostic tools
Research Aims
3AIM 01Identify task components that drive interactions between different learning systems.
AIM 02Determine neural activity dynamics in the prefrontal cortex during learning interactions.
AIM 03Test the role of prefrontal cortex projections in learning interactions over time.
Skills the Lab Values
animal behavior experimentsin vivo electrophysiologyoptogenetic manipulationchemogeneticshigh-density neural recordingsdata analysis in behavioral sciencelearning task designneuroscience techniquessurgical procedures
Output against the department
Publications32bottom 3% of dept.448th of 462
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Citations5.9kbottom 42% of dept.267th of 462
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