معرفی
Jordan Poppenk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms of memory formation, retrieval, and their consequences. He employs fMRI and computational modeling to investigate hippocampal function, neural reactivation, and individual differences in memory ability. Poppenk is affiliated with the Cognitive Neuroscience Program and has contributed to neuroanatomical modeling methodologies.
Education:
- B.Sc. (Hons), Western University, 2005
- M.A., University of Toronto, 2007
- Ph.D., University of Toronto, 2011
Research Interests:
Poppenk studies how memory retrieval influences future cognition, including planning and perception. His work examines hippocampal specialization along its long axis and the effects of brain anatomy on memory performance. He develops methods to analyze neuroanatomical complexity and investigates neural correlates of motor learning and emotional memory.
Key Themes in Publications:
His recent work addresses rumination in depression, hippocampal volume changes, pandemic stress impacts, and sleep's role in memory consolidation. Findings emphasize neuroanatomical markers (e.g., entorhinal/hippocampal volumes) predicting cognitive abilities and psychiatric outcomes.
Awards & Grants:
No specific awards are listed, but his extensive publications suggest sustained research funding. Grants likely support his neuroimaging and computational work.
Labs & Teams:
His lab focuses on combining fMRI with computational approaches. Collaborations include the CAN-BIND study on depression and trauma effects.
