Eric Gobel

Eric Gobel is a Senior Lecturer and Interdisciplinary Program Director in Cognitive/Behavioral Neuroscience at Loyola University Chicago. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Northwestern University and a B.S. in Preprofessional Studies/Biology from the University of Notre Dame.

Dr. Gobel’s research focuses on the psychology and neuroscience of memory, particularly nondeclarative memory phenomena and neuroplasticity. His work examines how perceptual-motor sequences are encoded through cooperation between brain regions like the basal ganglia, cerebellum, and cerebral cortex, with implications for understanding skill learning and neurological populations.

• NEUR 101: Introduction to Neuroscience
• PSYC 251: Learning and Memory
• PSYC 306: Research Methods in Psychology
• PSYC 312: Laboratory in Cognitive Neuroscience
• PSYC 314: Laboratory in Cognitive Psychology

His research methodology spans behavioral studies, functional neuroimaging (fMRI), and plans to integrate EEG/ERP, fNIRS, pharmacological interventions, and brain stimulation techniques. Publications highlight his investigations into skill acquisition, transfer specificity, and dopamine signaling’s role in learning.