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 defined
• Where memories are stored in the brain
• The importance of sleep in consolidating memory
• Why some memories are more important than others
• How we can delay cognitive decline and improve memory in old age

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