Speaker: Matthew A. Wilson, Professor of Neurobiology, MIT

Research in our laboratory has focused on the manner in which memory representations in the brain are formed, maintained, and used during behavior. By introducing arrays of microelectrodes into hippocampal and neocortical areas of freely behaving rodents we have been able to examine the coordinated activity of ensembles of large numbers of individual neurons and relate this ensemble activity to behavioral performance and memory. By examining subsequent changes in neural activity during sleep we have begun to examine the nature of memory processing and consolidation during these periods. The results, characterizing the interactions between the hippocampus the neocortex during behavioral tasks, and the possible role of temporal replay of recent experience during awake and sleep states in learning and the formation of memory will be discussed.

We have changed the venue! New location for all BSS talks this year: Hotel@MIT

Rsvp: https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/user/Register.dyn?eventID=15883&groupID=146

For full series of 6 fascinating talks on biology, environment, energy, and strategic decision making, see http://alum.mit.edu/lt/learning/seminars/bostonseminars.htm

Rsvp for the whole series for $245 at https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/user/Register.dyn?eventID=16302&groupID=146

The cost of each lecture is:
MIT Club of Boston member and guest, each (via Smartrans) $52.50
MIT Club of Boston member and guest, each (phone reservation) $59
Non-member $63
Corporate Table for 8: $415
After Deadline $65
Walk-in $70
Young Alumni Member - Just Dessert $15
Young Alumni Non-member - Just Dessert $20