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Thomas Rogerson is a Basic Life Research Scientist at Stanford University, specializing in Biology. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which neuronal circuits and ensembles of cells enable the encoding and recall of context-dependent memories. He applies chronic in vivo fluorescence calcium imaging and chemogenetic and optogenetic manipulations in his studies. By constructing associations between diverse pieces of information, Rogerson aims to shed light on the intricate workings of memory formation in the mammalian brain. His work ultimately seeks to contribute to a greater understanding of higher-order cognitive processes and how complex knowledge is synthesized from extracted information.
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