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Dr. Ying-hui Chou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Director of the Brain Imaging and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Laboratory at The University of Arizona. Her research integrates advanced neuroimaging techniques, TMS, and behavioral assessments to address cognitive aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
- Education: Sc.D. in Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Chou’s work focuses on developing image-guided TMS protocols for memory enhancement, investigating brain-behavior relationships through region-to-region interactions, and identifying TMS-derived/imaging-based biomarkers for early diagnosis and therapeutic outcome prediction. Her studies span neurodegenerative disorders, with emphasis on the aging brain and its plasticity.
The 15 most recent publications highlight her lab’s expertise in TMS-fMRI integration, biomarker discovery, and neuromodulation for cognitive decline. Key themes include hippocampal plasticity, default mode network targeting, and multi-modal approaches combining EEG, MRI, and gut microbiome analysis.
Dr. Chou teaches courses such as PSY 300 (Mind & Brain), PSY 321 (Brain Rehabilitation), and PSY 422 (Brain Connectivity). Her lab actively recruits participants for TMS/MRI studies on memory preservation in aging.
Current funding includes:
- NIH/NIA R01: Enhancing hippocampal plasticity via TMS
- DoD grant for TMS sleep improvement
- VA Merit Grant: Carotid disease and dementia
Past grants from NIH, University of Arizona, Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium, and Cancer Center support her ongoing contributions to neurostimulation methodology and clinical applications.
