Functional Neuroimaging of Memory Lab

A new perspective on the confusing term of “cognitive reserve” from Rik Henson the importance of multiple brain measures in explaining why some people maintain their cognition into late life: https://doi.org/10.1177/23982128261422282

In Memory of Dr. Denise C. Park In Memory of Dr. Denise C. Park Dr. Denise C. Park passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at age 74. She was a beloved cognitive neuroscientist and colleague whose remarkable career spanned over 50…

We are deeply saddened to share that Dr. Denise C. Park, founder of CVL, passed away on Sunday, Feb 1. A pioneering cognitive neuroscientist, mentor, & leader, Dr. Park shaped the study of memory, aging, & the brain. Read the full remembrance here: cvl.utdallas.edu/in-memory-of-dr-denise-c-park/

Great work by Roni Tibon (not on BlueSky) - surprising that negligible difference in fMRI correlates of semantic vs episodic retrieval?

Here is the updated link (sorry for the misdirect):

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

YouTube video by Neuro Logic Podcast New episode with Dr. Steven Weisberg coming next week!

🧠New episode coming next week! Our guest is Dr. Steven Weisberg, a cognitive neuroscientist who studies spatial navigation behavior. We talk about why some people are better navigators, what’s happening in the brain when we navigate, & much more!

youtu.be/Pg3kktSkDc8

Our Science Symposium brings together diverse perspectives on adolescent brain development, from emotion and motivation to social context and mental health. Join the conversation!

Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/neuroscien...

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New episode dropping this week! We chat with Dr. Beatrice Luna, a leading expert in developmental neuroscience, about the teenage brain and the science behind teenage impulsivity, emotional intensity, and risk- taking.

#neuroscience #podcast #neurologic #psychology #cvl #utd

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A study from our @psychologyuea.bsky.social is helping scientists better understand how our brains remember past events - and how those memories can change over time.

Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/4pUdrkz

#ResearchMatters #Academia #Memory

Save the date! Join us Friday, February 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for the Neuroscience of Adolescent Social and Affective Development Symposium. This free, public event will be held at the Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering & Science Building. Stay tuned for registration details!

See fNIM lab posters at SFN 2025, San Diego, CA!

fMRI BOLD signals in the left angular gyrus and hippocampus are associated with memory precision Abstract. It has been proposed that the neural correlates of successful memory retrieval can be dissociated from the correlates of retrieval precision (fidelity). The specific findings supporting this...

Update: our latest paper is now available with open access: doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
Hou and colleagues reveal the unique role of both the hippocampus and angular gyrus in supporting high fidelity episodic memories!

We’re hiring! Open Rank Faculty Position in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience. Come join our vibrant research community at @cvlneuro.bsky.social. More info and application here: jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/30507

See our latest paper! Hou and colleagues found that the hippocampus and left angular gyrus each play a unique role in supporting the retrieval and behavioral expression of high-fidelity episodic memories. doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...

Rugg & Renoult review the cognitive neuroscience of episodic memory representations. Active representations must have a causal link to a past event to count as a memory, the basis for this linkage is the reinstatement framework. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

15 Years with CVL — Extended Version

To conclude our recap of last week’s 15th Anniversary celebration, we’re sharing a special video highlighting 15 years of impact at the Center for Vital Longevity.

Click here: youtu.be/zNllL5QYVlg?...

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!

Our 15-year celebration reminded us of the strong relationships, teamwork, and shared vision that make CVL what it is today. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone. Here’s to many more years ahead!

#CVL #15Years #Celebration

50-day free share link: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lpYXivP7S...

Regular link:
doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...

Collab with @fnim-lab.bsky.social 🧠

New paper alert! 🚨 We show that age-related neural dedifferentiation in scene-selective cortex is tied to changes in eye movements. Using simultaneous fMRI + eye-tracking, we found that younger adults’ fixations covary with scene specificity, but this link weakens with age.

Link in post below 👇

Our lab just completed our first pilot scanning session! 🧠
It was only possible thanks to the supportive staffs and colleagues who shared their experience with us 🙌 @cvlneuro.bsky.social

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We had the chance to sit down with Dr. Jaime Castrellon for a great conversation — engaging and packed with insight. 🎙️
The full episode drops soon. Stay tuned!

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Effects of cortical thickness, volume, and memory performance on age differences in neural reinstatement of scene information Abstract. The strength of neural reinstatement, a correlate of episodic memory retrieval, reportedly reflects the amount and fidelity of mnemonic content a

Strikingly, we also found that cortical volume fully mediated the commonly observed association between age and reinstatement in these regions, meaning differences in reinstatement were explained by cortical volume, independently of age.

Check out the paper here: doi.org/10.1093/cerc... (2/2)

Scatter plots showing the strength and direction of any relationships between volume and reinstatement effects in the parahippocampal, medial, and occipital place areas.

I'm thrilled that my first first-author paper in @fnim-lab.bsky.social is now out!

We found that whole-brain cortical volume predicted the strength of neural reinstatement of scene information in the parahippocampal and medial place areas (PPA & MPA in the figure below). (1/2)

New episode out now! On this special episode, we honor the life & legacy of Dr. Eleanor Maguire. Dr. Michael Rugg, Director of the CVL, joins us for a heartfelt reflection on her pioneering work & enduring influence.

Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5KLZ...

#EleanorMaguire #Podcast

We honor the legacy of Dr. Eleanor Maguire, a visionary cognitive neuroscientist whose work transformed our understanding of memory, imagination, and navigation. Dr. Michael Rugg joins us to reflect on her groundbreaking research and lasting impact. Stay tuned for the full episode!

Snapshots from The Empowered Brain workshop! 🧠✨ We’re proud to see Sarah Monier leading this impactful community event on brain health, memory, and mental wellbeing. Grateful to EMPOWER Series for making science accessible and actionable.

#EmpoweredBrain2025 #CVLbrainhealth #BrainWellness

Go and listen!

open.spotify.com/episode/3Tox...

We had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Louis Renoult (@renoultlouis.bsky.social) about all things memory! Here’s a preview of what we discussed and stay tuned for the full release of the episode later this week!

New Paper Alert! de Chastelaine et al found that young adults are able to employ 'retrieval gating' to allow mnemonic content to be aligned with a retrieval goal, but older adults failed to do this even when their memory was boosted to match young adults! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

New episode is out!