Functional interactions between memory processes and spontaneous brain activity. Behavioral, EEG and fMRI studies
Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Episodic memories pertain to specific events for which both content and context can be consciously recalled and verbalized.Between encoding and retrieval, episodic memories are thought to be maintained within hippocampal and neocortical circuits, then to be gradually consolidated into robust memories which can eventually be accurately and comprehensively retrieved in the long term.However, the mechanisms by which a recent episodic memory is initially maintained in the brain are not yet fully understood.about collecting data, interpreting results and writing articles, but also about learning how to manage your time, deal with deadlines, working in a team, and maybe most of all it is about personal growth.Of course I couldn't do all this by myself.Many helpful and interesting people have crossed my path during the last five years and I would like to express my thanks to them in this (far too short) chapter of my thesis.I'm very fortunate to have Professor Pierre Maquet as supervisor of my thesis.Pierre, you're not only an excellent scientist and teacher (of Matlab programming, EEG and MRI equipment, structuring thoughts and writing them down in a logical order); you're also a warm and understanding human being.Many thanks for all your constructive feedback and valuable advice during the numerous meetings!I also would like to thank Luca Matarazzo for supervising my first project and explaining me all I needed to know about working in the lab.Thanks go to Mélanie Boly as well for supervising a DCM side project which urged me to dig deep into the codes of the SPM toolbox and taught me a lot about time management.Without the fantastic Jessica Schrouff, who paired with me on the main project, this thesis would still not be ready.Jessica, you're such a hard worker, you've got a scientific mind and I'm sure you will make it.
Author: Caroline Kussé
Institution: University of Liège
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2250086743