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Dr. Flavia De Luca serves as an Honorary Research Fellow within the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex. Her academic contributions center on cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology, with specialized focus on memory systems, future-oriented cognition, and decision-making processes in both healthy aging and neurological conditions.
Her research program investigates neural mechanisms of episodic memory and future thinking, particularly examining roles of the hippocampus and ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC). Through lesion studies, neuroimaging, and behavioral paradigms, she explores how brain damage and aging impact spatial processing, autobiographical memory, and intertemporal choice. Key methodologies include systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and experimental designs comparing cognitive effects across neurological populations.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2017-2024) reveals consistent emphasis on memory disorders including Mild Cognitive Impairment and retrograde amnesia, alongside genetic influences on cognition (e.g., apolipoprotein E). Recurring themes involve vmPFC damage disrupting scene processing, future event construction, and decision-making, with notable contributions to understanding self-reference effects in amnesia and hippocampal connectivity in aging.
Scientific Awards: No specific awards, fellowships, or medals were documented in the provided sources.
While explicit details regarding grant funding and student supervision remain unspecified, Dr. De Luca's extensive publication record in high-impact journals indicates active research leadership. Her collaborative work across multiple institutions suggests involvement in interdisciplinary teams, though formal lab affiliations or advisory roles are not detailed in available materials.
