About
Subbulakshmi S is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Wagner Lab at Stanford University and a NMOL 2022 Fellow at the Stanford Centre on Longevity. Her research focuses on understanding how cognitive systems—such as memory, attention, learning, decision making, emotional regulation, and cognitive control—interact to enable goal-directed behavior across the lifespan. She employs advanced techniques like functional MRI, structural MRI, and PET imaging to study mechanisms of attention and memory in aging, particularly in relation to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Her work also integrates socio-political contexts into mental health research.
Education: Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge (2022). Research interests include biomarkers of aging, neural correlates of memory, and the impact of cognitive decline on everyday functioning. She has published extensively on topics such as tau PET imaging, synaptic protein biomarkers, and the role of APOE ϵ4 in Alzheimer’s pathology.
Key Research Themes:
- Neurobiological mechanisms of memory and attention in aging
- Impact of neurodegenerative biomarkers on cognitive resilience
- Interdisciplinary approaches linking neuroscience to societal issues
Recent Article Trends: Her 2025-2024 publications emphasize biomarker development, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s pathology, and the interplay between genetics and cognitive decline. She explores how attentional processes modulate memory formation and how digital media use affects sustained attention.
Awards:
- NMOL 2022 Fellowship (Stanford Centre on Longevity)
Grants & Advising: While no formal advisees are listed, her postdoctoral role in the Wagner Lab suggests active participation in collaborative research projects. Grants and funding sources are unspecified in the provided text.
Labs/Teams: Primary affiliation with the Wagner Lab, focusing on human memory systems and aging neuroscience.
