Functional Neuroimaging of Memory Lab
@fnim-lab.bsky.social
We are the fNIM Lab led by Dr. Michael Rugg. Our research investigates the cognitive and neural bases of memory and how and why memory function differs with healthy aging or neurological disease. 🧠 fnim.utdallas.edu
fNIM lab is hiring! We are hiring a Research Assistant, for details check the link: jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/32240
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Join the Center for Vital Longevity at The University of Texas at Dallas and contribute to cutting-edge research in the laboratory of Dr. Michael Rugg (https://fnim.utdallas.edu/). This role offers an...
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Save the date and set a reminder! Registration for the 2027 Development, Aging & Cognition Conference opens August 1. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing from 8/1/26–11/30/26. dacc.utdallas.edu/conference-d...
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Review dates, hotel and travel information to make plans to attend the upcoming conference in Dallas, Texas.
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Our latest paper by Hou et al showing retrieval-related eye movements are predictive of memory precision: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42213517/
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! The 2027 Development, Aging & Cognition Conference is scheduled for Feb 18 - 20, 2027 at the Virgin Hotels, Dallas. Registration details & program updates coming soon! dacc.utdallas.edu
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Learn about the Development, Aging & Cognition Conference, sponsored by the UT Dallas Center for Vital Longevity and School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences.
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We're hiring! FT research assistant @ UT Dallas Join our team to work on a longitudinal neuroimaging study of midlife brain aging. Strong opportunity for those interested in brain networks, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease risk. App. deadline May 6. Details: jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/31680
Honoring Dr. Denise C. Park, the Aging, Neuropsychology, & Cognition journal invites manuscripts building on her work. Send your 200-word abstract and cover letter to Dr. Ian McDonough: imcdonough@binghamton.edu by Aug 31. Decisions on invitations for full submissions will be made by Sep 30.
A new perspective on the confusing term of “cognitive reserve” from Rik Henson the importance of multiple brain measures in explaining why some people maintain their cognition into late life: https://doi.org/10.1177/23982128261422282
We are deeply saddened to share that Dr. Denise C. Park, founder of CVL, passed away on Sunday, Feb 1. A pioneering cognitive neuroscientist, mentor, & leader, Dr. Park shaped the study of memory, aging, & the brain. Read the full remembrance here: cvl.utdallas.edu/in-memory-of-dr-denise-c-park/
In Memory of Dr. Denise C. Park
In Memory of Dr. Denise C. Park Dr. Denise C. Park passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at age 74. She was a beloved cognitive neuroscientist and colleague whose remarkable career spanned over 50…
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Great work by Roni Tibon (not on BlueSky) - surprising that negligible difference in fMRI correlates of semantic vs episodic retrieval?
School of Psychology, University of Nottingham@notts-psych.bsky.social · 7mo agoAre episodic and semantic memory really that different? Using closely matched tasks, a new study found no substantial neural differences between recalling personal experiences and general knowledge: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Here is the updated link (sorry for the misdirect): www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A roadmap for conducting more inclusive research on brain resilience in ageing and dementia - Nature Reviews Neuroscience
Guidance is lacking on how to best integrate sex, gender and social and structural determinants of health into neuroscience research on brain resilience in ageing and dementia. In this Roadmap article...
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Dr. Natasha Rajah, Ph.D.@mnrajah.bsky.social · 7mo agoVery pleased to see our review published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience today! Here’s the link: trebuchet.public.springernature.app/get_content/...
🧠New episode coming next week! Our guest is Dr. Steven Weisberg, a cognitive neuroscientist who studies spatial navigation behavior. We talk about why some people are better navigators, what’s happening in the brain when we navigate, & much more! youtu.be/Pg3kktSkDc8
New episode with Dr. Steven Weisberg coming next week!
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Our Science Symposium brings together diverse perspectives on adolescent brain development, from emotion and motivation to social context and mental health. Join the conversation! Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/neuroscien... #ScienceSymposium #CVL #BrainHealth #HarvardUniversity #UTD #UTSW
New episode dropping this week! We chat with Dr. Beatrice Luna, a leading expert in developmental neuroscience, about the teenage brain and the science behind teenage impulsivity, emotional intensity, and risk- taking. #neuroscience #podcast #neurologic #psychology #cvl #utd
A study from our @psychologyuea.bsky.social is helping scientists better understand how our brains remember past events - and how those memories can change over time. Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/4pUdrkz #ResearchMatters #Academia #Memory
Save the date! Join us Friday, February 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for the Neuroscience of Adolescent Social and Affective Development Symposium. This free, public event will be held at the Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering & Science Building. Stay tuned for registration details!
See fNIM lab posters at SFN 2025, San Diego, CA!
Update: our latest paper is now available with open access: doi.org/10.1162/IMAG... Hou and colleagues reveal the unique role of both the hippocampus and angular gyrus in supporting high fidelity episodic memories!
fMRI BOLD signals in the left angular gyrus and hippocampus are associated with memory precision
Abstract. It has been proposed that the neural correlates of successful memory retrieval can be dissociated from the correlates of retrieval precision (fidelity). The specific findings supporting this...
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We’re hiring! Open Rank Faculty Position in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience. Come join our vibrant research community at @cvlneuro.bsky.social. More info and application here: jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/30507
Open Rank Faculty Position in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience
Position Description The Department of Psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is accepting applications for a tenure system fa...
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See our latest paper! Hou and colleagues found that the hippocampus and left angular gyrus each play a unique role in supporting the retrieval and behavioral expression of high-fidelity episodic memories. doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
Rugg & Renoult review the cognitive neuroscience of episodic memory representations. Active representations must have a causal link to a past event to count as a memory, the basis for this linkage is the reinstatement framework. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
To conclude our recap of last week’s 15th Anniversary celebration, we’re sharing a special video highlighting 15 years of impact at the Center for Vital Longevity. Click here: youtu.be/zNllL5QYVlg?... Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!
15 Years with CVL — Extended Version
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Our 15-year celebration reminded us of the strong relationships, teamwork, and shared vision that make CVL what it is today. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone. Here’s to many more years ahead! #CVL #15Years #Celebration
50-day free share link: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lpYXivP7S... Regular link: doi.org/10.1016/j.ne... Collab with @fnim-lab.bsky.social 🧠
New paper alert! 🚨 We show that age-related neural dedifferentiation in scene-selective cortex is tied to changes in eye movements. Using simultaneous fMRI + eye-tracking, we found that younger adults’ fixations covary with scene specificity, but this link weakens with age. Link in post below 👇
Our lab just completed our first pilot scanning session! 🧠 It was only possible thanks to the supportive staffs and colleagues who shared their experience with us 🙌 @cvlneuro.bsky.social
We had the chance to sit down with Dr. Jaime Castrellon for a great conversation — engaging and packed with insight. 🎙️ The full episode drops soon. Stay tuned! #CVL #UTD #Podcast #NeuroLogic #UTDallas #ComingSoon
Check out this new episode!
@neurologicpodcast.bsky.social · 12mo agoNew episode out now! On this special episode, we honor the life & legacy of Dr. Eleanor Maguire. Dr. Michael Rugg, Director of the CVL, joins us for a heartfelt reflection on her pioneering work & enduring influence. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5KLZ... #EleanorMaguire #Podcast
Strikingly, we also found that cortical volume fully mediated the commonly observed association between age and reinstatement in these regions, meaning differences in reinstatement were explained by cortical volume, independently of age. Check out the paper here: doi.org/10.1093/cerc... (2/2)
Effects of cortical thickness, volume, and memory performance on age differences in neural reinstatement of scene information
Abstract. The strength of neural reinstatement, a correlate of episodic memory retrieval, reportedly reflects the amount and fidelity of mnemonic content a
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