The Life of a Memory: Post-Encoding Reactivation and Reorganization of Episodic Memory

Watch a 46-minute neuroscience lecture where Dr. Lila Davachi from Columbia University explores the intricate processes of memory formation, consolidation, and integration in the human brain. Delve into groundbreaking research on hippocampal memory replay and its sensitivity to reward and threat, examining how encoding patterns influence ongoing cognition and alter brain states. Learn about the emergence of structured memory representations through consolidation, supported by behavioral and neuroimaging investigations that track multiple memories within individuals. Discover how the connectivity patterns between the hippocampus and cortex contribute to memory organization, and understand the implications of hippocampal damage on episodic memory acquisition. Gain insights from Dr. Davachi's extensive research background at prestigious institutions and her contributions to understanding how humans encode and consolidate experiences into knowledge.