Jack Lin

Jack Lin is a Professor of Neurology and Director of the UC Davis Comprehensive Epilepsy Program. He is a systems neuroscientist and neurologist with a focus on memory, learning, emotion, and decision-making. His research utilizes intracranial EEG and single-neuron recordings to study the amygdala-hippocampal-prefrontal network in awake, behaving humans. He is affiliated with the Center for Mind and Brain and holds leadership roles in advancing the UC Davis Epilepsy Program.

• M.D., Rush Medical College (1998)
• B.S., Human Communication Sciences, Northwestern University (1994)

Research Focus:

• Emotional Memory: Investigates theta and alpha oscillations in amygdala-hippocampus interactions, pattern separation of emotional events, and awake ripples in memory encoding
• Sleep and Memory Consolidation: Studies hippocampal-neocortical interactions, sharp wave ripples, and REM sleep's role in neural homeostasis
• Epilepsy: Examines structural abnormalities, cognitive deficits, and neurodevelopmental impacts across the lifespan

Scientific Awards:

• Association of University Professors of Neurology (AUPN) Faculty Leadership Award (2024)
• Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society (FAES)
• Fellow of the American Neurological Association (FANA)
• Editorial Board Member, Annals of Neurology

Service & Leadership: Dr. Lin leads strategic planning initiatives within the UC Davis Department of Neurology and serves as a reviewer for NIH BRAIN Initiative grants and high-impact journals. He spearheads the UC Davis Health System’s Integrated Service Line for epilepsy, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.