How memories shape us

Dr Matt Kenna is fascinated by the science of memory. As a researcher at UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute, Matt is tasked with challenging prominent theories centred around one of the biggest unknowns in the world of neuroscience. Memory is fundamental to our identity, shaping who we are. As a member of the Sah lab, Matt studies synaptic plasticity to explore how memories are formed, retrieved, and influence behavior.In this engaging conversation, Matt discusses:How memory is definedWhere memories are stored in the brainThe importance of sleep in consolidating memoryWhy some memories are more important than othersHow we can delay cognitive decline and improve memory in old ageRelated papers and resourcesInterpreting memory: Research and Innovation Week 2024Podcast: Train your brainUQ Research reveals exercise brain boost can last for yearsUQ Research reveals new brain networks critical to memory formation