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Michel van den Oever is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding dual affiliations with Amsterdam Neuroscience (Compulsivity, Impulsivity & Attention and Mood, Anxiety, Psychosis, Stress & Sleep programs). His research focuses on the neural circuitry underlying long-lasting episodic memories, particularly the stabilization of new memories into persistent remote memories. He employs mouse models of drug addiction and conditioned fear, combined with optogenetics and viral vector approaches to manipulate neuronal activity. His work bridges molecular plasticity with behavioral outcomes, aiming to dissect the spatial and temporal organization of cortical circuits in memory formation.
Key research interests include synaptic engram dynamics, the role of astrocytes in memory retrieval, and the impact of stress on memory consolidation. He teaches courses on Behavioral Neurosciences and The Developing Brain, reflecting his expertise in neurobiological mechanisms. His team's contributions advance understanding of addiction, fear, and memory disorders, with implications for psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions.
