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Jason Snyder is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and a member of the Centre for Brain Health at the University of British Columbia (UBC). His research primarily focuses on hippocampal neurogenesis, examining how it regulates memory, decision-making, and stress-related behaviors. He employs various methodologies, including immunohistochemistry and in vitro electrophysiology, to investigate the mechanisms by which new neurons in the hippocampus influence behavior. Snyder's work extends to understanding the relationships between neurogenesis and general brain health throughout the lifespan. He has published extensively on the roles of adult neurogenesis in cognitive functions, particularly how adult-born neurons in the hippocampus differ from neurons developed during early brain formation. His laboratory is committed to exploring the potential therapeutic implications of manipulating neurogenesis in models of neurodevelopmental and mood disorders.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada
Leading research on hippocampal neurogenesis and teaching courses in psychology.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.