Danielle Fournier

Danielle Fournier is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Vermont. She is affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and holds expertise in neuroscience and cognitive science. Her research focuses on neocortical contributions to learning and memory in rodent models, employing techniques such as viral manipulations to study neural activity in regions like the retrosplenial cortex.

Education:

• B.A., Wheaton College (MA), 2016
• Ph.D., Experimental and Molecular Medicine, 2021

Research Interests: Danielle’s work examines the role of the neocortex in memory processing phases (encoding, consolidation, retrieval) using associative learning frameworks. Her methodologies include viral manipulations to dissect neural circuits involved in learning and memory formation.

Publications & Awards: No specific publications or awards are listed here, though her research contributions are noted in the departmental profile.

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