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Natalie Tronson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, specializing in the molecular mechanisms of learning and memory. Her research explores the internal and external factors that lead to changes in memory, focusing particularly on memory dysregulation related to psychiatric and neurological disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cognitive decline after surgery. Tronson investigates fundamental questions regarding the development of PTSD following events like heart attacks and the causes of cognitive memory decline post-surgery. She utilizes a variety of methodologies, integrating behavioral measures with animal models to examine these issues. Her research employs techniques in neuroimmune signaling, long-term memory formation, and memory reconsolidation. Tronson has contributed to several significant publications that delve into the modulation of learning and memory, addiction, and the roles of various brain mechanisms in memory. She strives to advance understanding of how psychological and neurobiological processes intersect to affect memory performance and mental health.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science