Learning and Memory is an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Alcino Silva, Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology, Psychiatry and Psychology at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Director of the Integrated Center for Learning and Memory at UCLA.
Alcino Silva runs a learning and memory lab at UCLA that is focused on a vast number of topics, from schizophrenia and autism to learning and memory. This fascinating conversation explores how he and his colleagues focus on understanding the specific molecular mechanisms of neurobiology with the goal of being able to intervene and repair these mechanisms when they go awry. Further topics include plasticity of the brain, implanting memories, how cognitive deficits associated with developmental disorders can be reversed, the importance of “research maps” for the field and inspired optimism for the future.
This conversation has been released in a 2-part video format and as an enhanced book while Alcino Silva is also featured in a short documentary – all details are below.
“I strongly recommend this wonderful educational resource. The content is truly interdisciplinary in nature and is therefore relevant to all departments. Both students and faculty will benefit tremendously from this personal, in-depth look at the ideas of some of today’s leading thinkers.” — Alcino Silva
This enhanced book is available in electronic format on all major booksellers, including:
Learning and Memory is part of the 5-part Ideas Roadshow Collection, Conversations About Biology, which is available in hardcover, paperback and electronic format.
Alcino Silva is also featured in a short documentary together with other renowned researchers.
