Karim Nader

Karim Nader is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University, holding the title of James McGill Professor. His research focuses on neurobiological processes underlying emotional memory, particularly fear, and the concept of memory reconsolidation. He explores how retrieved memories can be altered or strengthened through behavioral, physiological, and molecular analyses.

Research Interests:

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Memory Reconsolidation
• Fear Conditioning
• Motivational Theories of Behavior

Key Contributions: His work bridges cognitive and neuroscientific memory research, emphasizing the plasticity of memories during retrieval. Recent studies include molecular mechanisms in hippocampal memory storage and auditory fear reconsolidation pathways.

Awards: Alfred P. Sloan Fellow and CIHR New Investigator.

Lab Focus: The lab investigates memory dynamics, including experiments on memory vulnerability post-retrieval and theoretical frameworks for reconsolidation.