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Dr. Joseph O'Neill is a Research Fellow at Cardiff University's School of Psychology, holding a Ser Cymru II Rising Star Fellowship. His research focuses on neural mechanisms of memory encoding, particularly hippocampal and parahippocampal functions in spatial and texture-based memory processing. He leads the Behavioural Neuroscience Laboratory and collaborates with institutions globally.
Education includes a BSc in Neuroscience (Aberdeen, 1994-1998), MSc in Neuroscience (University College London, 2002), and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford (2003-2007). Professional experience spans postdoctoral roles at IST Austria, MRC Anatomical Neuropharmacology Unit (Oxford), and CNRS (France).
Research explores three core areas: 1) Subicular mnemonic circuitry in spatial memory, 2) Hippocampal-parahippocampal reactivation during memory consolidation, and 3) Cortical mechanisms of texture discrimination learning. His work employs optogenetics, neuropixel probes, and behavioral analysis in rodent models.
Publications emphasize neuroscience themes: hippocampal dynamics (67%), memory consolidation (20%), and sensory processing (13%). Key techniques include optogenetics, electrophysiology, and computational modeling of neural oscillations.
Awards include the Ser Cymru II Rising Star Fellowship (2018-2022). Current grants: Ser Cymru II (Mapping Subicular Mnemonic Circuitry) and BBSRC (Cortical Pathways for Texture Discrimination).
Research team: Dr. Jon Wilson (post-doc), Dr. Sungmin Kang (post-doc), Harriet Hallum (Senior Technician). Collaborators include Prof. Kevin Fox, Prof. Rob Honey, and Prof. John Aggleton.
