Our research aims at improving cognitive and emotional well-being in an aging population. With the world's population aging at an unprecedented rate, it is now crucial (i) to understand fundamental mechanisms of cognitive aging under naturalistic conditions, (ii) to establish novel clinical assessment tools, and (iii) to develop interventions that help maintain people’s independence and quality of life. To achieve these ambitious goals, we employ a unique combination of cutting-edge neuroscience and behavioural methods.

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Segen V, Ying J, Morgan E, Brandon M, Wolbers T. Path integration in normal aging and Alzheimer's disease. Trends Cogn Sci. 2022 Feb;26(2):142-158. doi: 10.1016/j.tics.2021.11.001. Epub 2021 Dec 3. [link]


Diersch, N., Valdes-Herrera, J.P., Tempelmann, C., Wolbers T.(2021). Increased hippocampal excitability and altered learning dynamics mediate cognitive mapping deficits in human aging. Journal of Neuroscience. [link]


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Are you pursuing a degree in neuroscience, medicine, psychology, computer science or related fields? Are you looking for an exciting Bachelor or Masters project or MD-PhD project?

We are always looking for highly motivated students to support ongoing projects in the lab. When joining us, you will receive in-depth supervision and be part of a dynamic and international team. 



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