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Epilepsy & Cognitive Development

We study how seizures and abnormal brain activity affect learning, memory, and behavior over time. This work focuses on epilepsy, where repeated seizures can disrupt the brain’s normal electrical signaling.

For children, seizure control is only one part of care. Some children also experience cognitive and behavioral challenges that affect school, development, and daily life. Our research examines how these changes happen and where future therapies may help.

Brain Networks & Memory

We study how communication between brain regions supports memory, attention, and learning. We focus on hippocampal-prefrontal network function and how information is processed, stored, and used.

When these networks are disrupted, children may struggle with skills that shape daily function. Our work looks for patterns in brain activity that may explain these challenges across different neurological conditions.

Fragile X Syndrome & Autism-Related Behaviors

We study fragile X syndrome models and autism-related behaviors to understand how changes in brain networks affect development. Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that can impact learning, behavior, and communication.

This work helps researchers compare patterns across neurodevelopmental conditions. It also supports a broader understanding of how changes in brain signaling may affect cognition and behavior.

Brain Stimulation & Network Recovery

We test whether targeted brain stimulation can help restore healthier patterns of brain activity. Brain stimulation uses electrical or magnetic signals to influence specific brain circuits.

This work builds on what the lab learns from epilepsy, fragile X syndrome, and other disease models. The goal is to understand whether improving brain network activity can support cognition and behavior.