Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · PsychologyLee Attention Lab
Tae-Ho Lee · Blacksburg, Virginia
Research Focus
Dr. Tae-Ho Lee's lab studies how aging affects attention and cognitive processes, particularly focusing on the role of the locus coeruleus in distracting environments. They combine advanced brain imaging techniques with genetic studies in animal models to understand the neural mechanisms behind age-related changes in attention. The goal is to identify ways to improve attentional performance, especially for older adults and those at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
agingattentioncognitive trainingAlzheimer's diseaseneural circuitslocus coeruleusbrain imagingdistractibilityanimal modelssalience network
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the role of the locus coeruleus in age-related attentional distractibility.
AIM 02Examine neural connectivity between the locus coeruleus and salience network in older adults.
AIM 03Manipulate neural circuits in animal models to assess their impact on attention.
AIM 04Evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive training programs on improving attention in older adults.
AIM 05Explore the influence of family history of Alzheimer's disease on attentional performance.
Skills the Lab Values
brain imaging techniquesneural circuit manipulationmouse modelscognitive training programsgenetic manipulationfunctional MRI analysisstructural MRI analysisbehavioral assaysdata analysisintegrative neuroscience approaches
Output against the department
Publications52bottom 9% of dept.268th of 296
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Citations8.6ktop 34% of dept.100th of 296
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