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Beth Lloyd is a Research Fellow in the Cognitive Psychology Unit at the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University. She recently completed her doctoral studies in June 2025 under the supervision of Professor Sander Nieuwenhuis, focusing on the ascending arousal system and its impact on cognition.
Dr. Lloyd earned her Doctor (dr.) degree from Leiden University in June 2025. Her doctoral research was conducted within the Cognitive Psychology Unit of the Institute of Psychology.
Beth Lloyd's research focuses on the complex relationship between arousal systems and cognitive processes. Her work primarily investigates how non-emotional arousal impacts learning and memory formation. She employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including fMRI and pupillometry to measure physiological correlates of arousal, and has also explored pharmacological manipulations to modulate these systems. Her research bridges cognitive psychology with neuroscience, examining both basic mechanisms of arousal and potential clinical applications for memory disorders.
Dr. Lloyd's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on arousal systems and memory processes. Her work shows an evolution from examining clinical populations with memory disorders to investigating fundamental neural mechanisms of arousal. She has increasingly incorporated multimodal approaches, combining physiological measures with neuroimaging to provide a more comprehensive understanding of how arousal systems influence cognitive performance.
As a recent PhD graduate transitioning to a postdoctoral position, Dr. Lloyd is beginning her independent research career. Her work appears to be conducted within collaborative research groups focused on cognitive neuroscience and memory systems at Leiden University, though specific lab affiliations beyond the Cognitive Psychology Unit are not explicitly detailed in the available information.
