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Alexa Morcom is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in the field of Psychology. Her research primarily focuses on the changes in human memory associated with normal aging, utilizing brain imaging techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and event-related potentials (ERPs), along with behavioral methods. She is particularly interested in the mental brain substrates that enable the recollection of events and how these processes change throughout the adult lifespan. At the undergraduate level, Morcom teaches courses in memory and cognitive aging, while supervising mini dissertations for third-year students and dissertations for fourth-year students. Additionally, she organizes and teaches MSc courses in Brain Imaging, providing a comprehensive grounding in the selection of specialist research techniques in this area. Her research findings often highlight the importance of maintaining cognitive function in older populations, including studies that explore the intricate relationship between brain activity and memory, especially as one ages. Morcom actively encourages student involvement in research and is open to inquiries regarding potential PhD supervision in related areas.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Teaching undergraduate and MSc courses in memory and cognitive aging. Supervising student research projects.
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