Project Code
NMH27Br Purple
Project Type
Wet lab
Research Theme
Neuroscience and Mental Health
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Summary
Why do some people recover from trauma while others develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Sleep is known to play an essential role for processing our daily experiences and emotions yet its influence on processing trauma remains unclear. This project will explore the therapeutic potential of targeted memory reactivation (TMR) – a cuttingedge technique that subtly cues the brain during sleep to reshape memories. By investigating how TMR impacts memory processing after a model trauma-like experience in healthy adults, this project aims to provide a stepping stone for developing innovative sleep-based interventions to reduce PTSD risk.
Can the project be completed part time?
Yes
Lead Supervisor
Dr Ross Purple
Lead Supervisor Email
University Affiliation
University of Bristol
