Basal forebrain activation improves working memory in senescent monkeys
Published in Brain Stimulation on Feb 6, 2025
This study found that daily, intermittent brain stimulation targeting the basal forebrain significantly improved working memory in aging rhesus monkeys, with effects lasting up to 15 months. The stimulation appeared to enhance brain function through neurochemical and metabolic changes. I contributed to the data analysis and provided technical support during the animal testing phase of the research.
Contributions of narrow- and broad-spiking prefrontal and parietal neurons on working memory tasks
Published in Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience on March 20, 2024
This study explored how different types of neurons in the primate brain contribute to working memory. We found that not only projection neurons but also narrow-spiking interneurons show sustained activity and reliably predict memory performance during delay tasks. I contributed to the conceptualization, data analysis, software development, and drafting of the original manuscript, including developing visualizations and methodological approaches.