Anatomical mapping, connectivity and functions of the hippocampus in the human brain

Summary

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The hippocampus is a highly inter-connected brain structure containing many subregions. Although considered the memory centre of the brain, we still don't understand the exact roles of these subregions during memory processes.

Using novel brain brain neuroimaging acquisition methods and analyses, the project aims to map the internal structure and functions of the hippocampus an dits functional networks and how these change with age. 

Supervisor

Professor Olivier Piguet.

Research location

School of Psychology

Synopsis

How memories are created in the human brain, how they are affected by emotion, and how they change over time remains poorly understood. This is despite the fact that changes in memory capacity is the most common complaint as people get older.

This project will focus on the the brain’s memory centre: the hippocampus. The aim of this project is to develop a detailed mapping of the internal structure of the hippocampus, its connections to and from other brain regions and relations to memory processes, and to understand how these structures evolve with ageing.

This project will comprise investigations that combine neuroimaging techniques, including structural and functional MRI, and behavioural/cognitive evaluations. 

Additional information

Additional Supervisors: Marshall Dalton; Ramon Landin-Romero 

HDR Inherent Requirements  
In addition to the academic requirements set out in the Science Postgraduate Handbook, you may be required to satisfy a number of inherent requirements to complete this degree. Example of inherent requirement may include:     

• Confidential disclosure and registration of a disability that may hinder your performance in your degree; 
• Confidential disclosure of a pre-existing or current medical condition that may hinder your performance in your degree (e.g. heart disease, pace-maker, significant immune suppression, diabetes, vertigo, etc.);
• Ability to perform independently and/or with minimal supervision;  
• Ability to undertake certain physical tasks (e.g. heavy lifting);   
• Ability to undertake observatory, sensory and communication tasks;   
• Ability to spend time at remote sites (e.g. One Tree Island, Narrabri and Camden);   
• Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights;   
• Ability to operate heavy machinery (e.g. farming equipment);   
• Hold or acquire an Australian driver’s licence;   
• Hold a current scuba diving license;   
• Hold a current Working with Children Check;   
• Meet initial and ongoing immunisation requirements (e.g. Q-Fever, Vaccinia virus, Hepatitis, etc.) 

You must consult with your nominated supervisor regarding any identified inherent requirements before completing your application.

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3013

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