How memories shape us

Dr Matt Kenna is fascinated by the science of memory. As a researcher at UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute, Matt is tasked with challenging prominent theories centred around one of the biggest unknowns in the world of neuroscience. Memory is fundamental to our identity, shaping who we are. As a member of the Sah lab, Matt studies synaptic plasticity to explore how memories are formed, retrieved, and influence behavior. In this engaging conversation, Matt discusses: How memory is defined Where memories are stored in the brain The importance of sleep in consolidating memory Why some memories are more important than others How we can delay cognitive decline and improve memory in old age Related papers and resources Interpreting memory: Research and Innovation Week 2024 Podcast: Train your brain UQ Research reveals exercise brain boost can last for years UQ Research reveals new brain networks critical to memory formation

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How memories shape us is an episode from A Grey Matter by Queensland Brain Institute.

This episode is 34:48 long.

This episode was published on Sep 16, 2024.

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