Dr. Katharina Henke

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katharina Henke is an academic at the University of Bern's Institute of Psychology, specializing in memory research. Her work focuses on the complexities of conscious and unconscious memory processes, particularly the role of the hippocampus in episodic memory formation. Henke examines how new conceptual associations are formed and stored, emphasizing the interaction between conscious awareness and unconscious memory encoding. Her research highlights the importance of sleep in memory consolidation, suggesting that both wake-learning and sleep-learning can influence long-term memory formation. Henke also explores the therapeutic implications of her findings for memory disorders, particularly in understanding how amnesic patients process and retain memories. Additionally, she has investigated the impacts of non-invasive brain stimulation on memory formation. Through her studies, Henke contributes valuable insights into the mechanisms of memory and the potential for enhancing cognitive functions in various populations.

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Experience

Extraordinary Professor

2005-10-01 — 2024-12-31

University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Teaching and conducting research in cognitive neuroscience and psychology, with a focus on memory.

Courses

Between Learning and Retrieval Brain and Language Neurobiological Foundations of Consciousness Neurobiology of Wellbeing Neurogenesis in the Adult Human Brain Conscious and Unconscious Working Memory Hippocampal Memory Formation Biological Psychology II Cognitive Functions and Sleep Genetics and Epigenetics in Psychology Limits of Conscious and Unconscious Information Processing

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different
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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).