Franka Glöckner

Dr. Franka Glöckner is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Psychology, Technische Universität Dresden. She specializes in cognitive neuroscience, aging research, and decision-making processes. Her work focuses on neuroplasticity, neuromodulation (e.g., dopamine effects), and interventions targeting cognitive decline in older adults. She leads initiatives in good scientific practice and advises international applicants for the Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience (CAN) Master's program.

Her research explores how environmental factors, pharmacological agents (e.g., levodopa), and brain stimulation (e.g., galvanic vestibular stimulation) influence decision-making, memory, and spatial navigation across the lifespan. Recent studies investigate the neural correlates of interventions in dementia care and the role of circadian rhythms in cognitive performance.

Dr. Glöckner is actively involved in clinical trials like the TRAINSTIM-COG project, examining combined cognitive training and brain stimulation effects on aging populations. She advocates for accessibility, serving as faculty representative for disabled students and coordinating student internships.