Functional Neuroimaging of Memory Lab
@fnim-lab.bsky.social
We are the fNIM Lab led by Dr. Michael Rugg.
Our research investigates the cognitive and neural bases of memory and how and why memory function differs with healthy aging or neurological disease.
🧠 fnim.utdallas.edu
Our research investigates the cognitive and neural bases of memory and how and why memory function differs with healthy aging or neurological disease.
🧠 fnim.utdallas.edu
See fNIM lab posters at SFN 2025, San Diego, CA!
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
See fNIM lab posters at SFN 2025, San Diego, CA!
Update: our latest paper is now available with open access: doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
Hou and colleagues reveal the unique role of both the hippocampus and angular gyrus in supporting high fidelity episodic memories!
Hou and colleagues reveal the unique role of both the hippocampus and angular gyrus in supporting high fidelity episodic memories!
fMRI BOLD signals in the left angular gyrus and hippocampus are associated with memory precision
Abstract. It has been proposed that the neural correlates of successful memory retrieval can be dissociated from the correlates of retrieval precision (fidelity). The specific findings supporting this...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Update: our latest paper is now available with open access: doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
Hou and colleagues reveal the unique role of both the hippocampus and angular gyrus in supporting high fidelity episodic memories!
Hou and colleagues reveal the unique role of both the hippocampus and angular gyrus in supporting high fidelity episodic memories!
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We’re hiring! Open Rank Faculty Position in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience. Come join our vibrant research community at @cvlneuro.bsky.social. More info and application here: jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/30507
Open Rank Faculty Position in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience
Position Description The Department of Psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is accepting applications for a tenure system fa...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We’re hiring! Open Rank Faculty Position in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience. Come join our vibrant research community at @cvlneuro.bsky.social. More info and application here: jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/30507
See our latest paper! Hou and colleagues found that the hippocampus and left angular gyrus each play a unique role in supporting the retrieval and behavioral expression of high-fidelity episodic memories. doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
See our latest paper! Hou and colleagues found that the hippocampus and left angular gyrus each play a unique role in supporting the retrieval and behavioral expression of high-fidelity episodic memories. doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
Rugg & Renoult review the cognitive neuroscience of episodic memory representations. Active representations must have a causal link to a past event to count as a memory, the basis for this linkage is the reinstatement framework. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
October 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Rugg & Renoult review the cognitive neuroscience of episodic memory representations. Active representations must have a causal link to a past event to count as a memory, the basis for this linkage is the reinstatement framework. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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To conclude our recap of last week’s 15th Anniversary celebration, we’re sharing a special video highlighting 15 years of impact at the Center for Vital Longevity.
Click here: youtu.be/zNllL5QYVlg?...
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!
Click here: youtu.be/zNllL5QYVlg?...
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!
15 Years with CVL — Extended Version
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October 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
To conclude our recap of last week’s 15th Anniversary celebration, we’re sharing a special video highlighting 15 years of impact at the Center for Vital Longevity.
Click here: youtu.be/zNllL5QYVlg?...
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!
Click here: youtu.be/zNllL5QYVlg?...
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!
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Our 15-year celebration reminded us of the strong relationships, teamwork, and shared vision that make CVL what it is today. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone. Here’s to many more years ahead!
#CVL #15Years #Celebration
#CVL #15Years #Celebration
September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our 15-year celebration reminded us of the strong relationships, teamwork, and shared vision that make CVL what it is today. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone. Here’s to many more years ahead!
#CVL #15Years #Celebration
#CVL #15Years #Celebration
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50-day free share link: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lpYXivP7S...
Regular link:
doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...
Collab with @fnim-lab.bsky.social 🧠
Regular link:
doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...
Collab with @fnim-lab.bsky.social 🧠
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
50-day free share link: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lpYXivP7S...
Regular link:
doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...
Collab with @fnim-lab.bsky.social 🧠
Regular link:
doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...
Collab with @fnim-lab.bsky.social 🧠
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New paper alert! 🚨 We show that age-related neural dedifferentiation in scene-selective cortex is tied to changes in eye movements. Using simultaneous fMRI + eye-tracking, we found that younger adults’ fixations covary with scene specificity, but this link weakens with age.
Link in post below 👇
Link in post below 👇
September 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
New paper alert! 🚨 We show that age-related neural dedifferentiation in scene-selective cortex is tied to changes in eye movements. Using simultaneous fMRI + eye-tracking, we found that younger adults’ fixations covary with scene specificity, but this link weakens with age.
Link in post below 👇
Link in post below 👇
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Our lab just completed our first pilot scanning session! 🧠
It was only possible thanks to the supportive staffs and colleagues who shared their experience with us 🙌 @cvlneuro.bsky.social
It was only possible thanks to the supportive staffs and colleagues who shared their experience with us 🙌 @cvlneuro.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Our lab just completed our first pilot scanning session! 🧠
It was only possible thanks to the supportive staffs and colleagues who shared their experience with us 🙌 @cvlneuro.bsky.social
It was only possible thanks to the supportive staffs and colleagues who shared their experience with us 🙌 @cvlneuro.bsky.social
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We had the chance to sit down with Dr. Jaime Castrellon for a great conversation — engaging and packed with insight. 🎙️
The full episode drops soon. Stay tuned!
#CVL #UTD #Podcast #NeuroLogic #UTDallas #ComingSoon
The full episode drops soon. Stay tuned!
#CVL #UTD #Podcast #NeuroLogic #UTDallas #ComingSoon
September 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We had the chance to sit down with Dr. Jaime Castrellon for a great conversation — engaging and packed with insight. 🎙️
The full episode drops soon. Stay tuned!
#CVL #UTD #Podcast #NeuroLogic #UTDallas #ComingSoon
The full episode drops soon. Stay tuned!
#CVL #UTD #Podcast #NeuroLogic #UTDallas #ComingSoon
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Check out this new episode!
New episode out now! On this special episode, we honor the life & legacy of Dr. Eleanor Maguire. Dr. Michael Rugg, Director of the CVL, joins us for a heartfelt reflection on her pioneering work & enduring influence.
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5KLZ...
#EleanorMaguire #Podcast
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5KLZ...
#EleanorMaguire #Podcast
August 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Check out this new episode!
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Strikingly, we also found that cortical volume fully mediated the commonly observed association between age and reinstatement in these regions, meaning differences in reinstatement were explained by cortical volume, independently of age.
Check out the paper here: doi.org/10.1093/cerc... (2/2)
Check out the paper here: doi.org/10.1093/cerc... (2/2)
Effects of cortical thickness, volume, and memory performance on age differences in neural reinstatement of scene information
Abstract. The strength of neural reinstatement, a correlate of episodic memory retrieval, reportedly reflects the amount and fidelity of mnemonic content a
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August 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Strikingly, we also found that cortical volume fully mediated the commonly observed association between age and reinstatement in these regions, meaning differences in reinstatement were explained by cortical volume, independently of age.
Check out the paper here: doi.org/10.1093/cerc... (2/2)
Check out the paper here: doi.org/10.1093/cerc... (2/2)
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I'm thrilled that my first first-author paper in @fnim-lab.bsky.social is now out!
We found that whole-brain cortical volume predicted the strength of neural reinstatement of scene information in the parahippocampal and medial place areas (PPA & MPA in the figure below). (1/2)
We found that whole-brain cortical volume predicted the strength of neural reinstatement of scene information in the parahippocampal and medial place areas (PPA & MPA in the figure below). (1/2)
August 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I'm thrilled that my first first-author paper in @fnim-lab.bsky.social is now out!
We found that whole-brain cortical volume predicted the strength of neural reinstatement of scene information in the parahippocampal and medial place areas (PPA & MPA in the figure below). (1/2)
We found that whole-brain cortical volume predicted the strength of neural reinstatement of scene information in the parahippocampal and medial place areas (PPA & MPA in the figure below). (1/2)
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New episode out now! On this special episode, we honor the life & legacy of Dr. Eleanor Maguire. Dr. Michael Rugg, Director of the CVL, joins us for a heartfelt reflection on her pioneering work & enduring influence.
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5KLZ...
#EleanorMaguire #Podcast
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5KLZ...
#EleanorMaguire #Podcast
August 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
New episode out now! On this special episode, we honor the life & legacy of Dr. Eleanor Maguire. Dr. Michael Rugg, Director of the CVL, joins us for a heartfelt reflection on her pioneering work & enduring influence.
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5KLZ...
#EleanorMaguire #Podcast
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5KLZ...
#EleanorMaguire #Podcast
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We honor the legacy of Dr. Eleanor Maguire, a visionary cognitive neuroscientist whose work transformed our understanding of memory, imagination, and navigation. Dr. Michael Rugg joins us to reflect on her groundbreaking research and lasting impact. Stay tuned for the full episode!
August 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We honor the legacy of Dr. Eleanor Maguire, a visionary cognitive neuroscientist whose work transformed our understanding of memory, imagination, and navigation. Dr. Michael Rugg joins us to reflect on her groundbreaking research and lasting impact. Stay tuned for the full episode!
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Snapshots from The Empowered Brain workshop! 🧠✨ We’re proud to see Sarah Monier leading this impactful community event on brain health, memory, and mental wellbeing. Grateful to EMPOWER Series for making science accessible and actionable.
#EmpoweredBrain2025 #CVLbrainhealth #BrainWellness
#EmpoweredBrain2025 #CVLbrainhealth #BrainWellness
August 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Snapshots from The Empowered Brain workshop! 🧠✨ We’re proud to see Sarah Monier leading this impactful community event on brain health, memory, and mental wellbeing. Grateful to EMPOWER Series for making science accessible and actionable.
#EmpoweredBrain2025 #CVLbrainhealth #BrainWellness
#EmpoweredBrain2025 #CVLbrainhealth #BrainWellness
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🎙️ New Episode Alert!
We had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Louis Renoult (@renoultlouis.bsky.social) about all things memory 🧠
The full episode is out now — don’t miss it! 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/3Tox...
We had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Louis Renoult (@renoultlouis.bsky.social) about all things memory 🧠
The full episode is out now — don’t miss it! 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/3Tox...
July 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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We had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Louis Renoult (@renoultlouis.bsky.social) about all things memory! Here’s a preview of what we discussed and stay tuned for the full release of the episode later this week!
July 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Louis Renoult (@renoultlouis.bsky.social) about all things memory! Here’s a preview of what we discussed and stay tuned for the full release of the episode later this week!
New Paper Alert! de Chastelaine et al found that young adults are able to employ 'retrieval gating' to allow mnemonic content to be aligned with a retrieval goal, but older adults failed to do this even when their memory was boosted to match young adults! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
June 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
New Paper Alert! de Chastelaine et al found that young adults are able to employ 'retrieval gating' to allow mnemonic content to be aligned with a retrieval goal, but older adults failed to do this even when their memory was boosted to match young adults! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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New episode is out!
🎙️ New Episode Alert!
We’re joined by Dr. Audrey Duarte, cognitive neuroscientist and Professor of Psychology at UT Austin. We dive into how memory changes as we age — and why some people maintain sharper brain health than others.
Tune in here 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/2B0J...
We’re joined by Dr. Audrey Duarte, cognitive neuroscientist and Professor of Psychology at UT Austin. We dive into how memory changes as we age — and why some people maintain sharper brain health than others.
Tune in here 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/2B0J...
June 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
New episode is out!
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We sat down with Dr. Audrey Duarte (@audreyduarte.bsky.social) for our next episode, and we’re sharing the full intro with you now! The full episode drops next week — you won’t want to miss it.
#CVL #UTD #Podcast
#CVL #UTD #Podcast
June 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We sat down with Dr. Audrey Duarte (@audreyduarte.bsky.social) for our next episode, and we’re sharing the full intro with you now! The full episode drops next week — you won’t want to miss it.
#CVL #UTD #Podcast
#CVL #UTD #Podcast
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We sat down with Dr. Audrey Duarte (@audreyduarte.bsky.social) for our next episode, and we’re sharing the full intro with you now! The full episode drops next week — you won’t want to miss it.
#CVL #UTD #Podcast
#CVL #UTD #Podcast
June 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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👀 Sneak peek alert!
We sat down and chatted with Dr. Charan Ranganath (@charan-neuro.bsky.social), author of Why We Remember and leading memory researcher. 🧠✨
Full episode drops next week —you won’t want to miss this!
#Neuroscience #Memory #WhyWeRemember #Podcast
We sat down and chatted with Dr. Charan Ranganath (@charan-neuro.bsky.social), author of Why We Remember and leading memory researcher. 🧠✨
Full episode drops next week —you won’t want to miss this!
#Neuroscience #Memory #WhyWeRemember #Podcast
May 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
👀 Sneak peek alert!
We sat down and chatted with Dr. Charan Ranganath (@charan-neuro.bsky.social), author of Why We Remember and leading memory researcher. 🧠✨
Full episode drops next week —you won’t want to miss this!
#Neuroscience #Memory #WhyWeRemember #Podcast
We sat down and chatted with Dr. Charan Ranganath (@charan-neuro.bsky.social), author of Why We Remember and leading memory researcher. 🧠✨
Full episode drops next week —you won’t want to miss this!
#Neuroscience #Memory #WhyWeRemember #Podcast
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Meet the hosts of Neuro Logic!
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We’re two cognitive neuroscientists diving into the science of memory and cognition.
Listen now on all major podcast platforms!
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May 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Meet your Neuro Logic hosts 👋 Get to know the voices behind the mic! Follow their account and listen to the podcast in any major podcast platform!