Staff profile

Overview

I am a current PhD student investigating the neural correlates of model-free versus model-based spatial navigation learning using a cross-model design of human fMRI techniques and rodent CNS manipulation (DREADDs).

Supervisory team

Prof. Anthony McGregor

Dr Liam Norman

Dr Marco Bocchio

Publications

Journal Article

Aston, S., Pattie, C., Graham, R., Slater, H., Beierholm, U., & Nardini, M. (2022). Newly learned shape–color associations show signatures of reliability-weighted averaging without forced fusion or a memory color effect. Journal of Vision, 22(13), 8-8. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.22.13.8

• •Neural mechanisms of spatial learning and memory
• •Animal models of spatial navigation
• •fMRI imaging
• •CNS manipulation via DREADDs techniques