Dr. Roberto Cabeza

Biography

Roberto Cabeza is a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, where he has been a faculty member since 2007. His research focuses on the neural correlates of memory and cognition in young and older adults using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). He investigates various aspects of episodic memory processes by comparing encoding versus retrieval, item versus source memory, recall versus recognition, true versus false memory, and emotional versus nonemotional memory. He is particularly interested in the contributions of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and medial temporal lobe to memory functions. Additionally, he has held multiple appointments including Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and he has been affiliated with the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience since 2001. Cabeza's research has been recognized with several grants from the National Institutes of Health, focusing on healthy aging and cognitive impairment. He has also contributed to advancing understanding in vision sciences related to object memorability and schema-supported memory encoding, particularly in older adults.

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