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Martin Lövdén is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, and serves as Assistant Head of Department. His primary research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, particularly learning, memory, and aging mechanisms. He explores how dopamine systems, neuroinflammation, and physical activity influence cognitive aging, aiming to improve interventions for successful aging.
Research highlights include studies on dopamine D2 receptor availability's role in memory decline, interactions between inflammation and striatal function, and longitudinal brain-cognition relationships. His work often integrates neuroimaging, behavioral experiments, and population-level epidemiology.
Lövdén leads the Lövden Lab within Life Lab, focusing on neuroplasticity and cognitive aging. His articles consistently analyze mechanisms linking brain structure/function to cognitive outcomes, with recent emphasis on early-life dementia risk factors and dopamine-neuroinflammation interactions.
- Key affiliations: Department of Psychology, Section of Neuro, Cognition and Developmental Psychology
- Primary lab: Lövden Lab (part of Life Lab)
- Research collaborations: Extensive international networks including Max Planck Institute for Human Development (Berlin)
Publications span journals like Science, NeuroImage, and Nature Communications, with a focus on translational research bridging basic neuroscience and clinical applications.
