Brainwaves and Behaviour:
A Study of Spatial Cognition
This MSc thesis, supervised by Dr Daniel Bush, delved into the effects of abnormal brain activity, specifically interictal spikes, on spatial memory and navigation in epilepsy patients. Using intracranial EEG data, I explored how these brain disruptions impact key processes like memory encoding and retrieval during spatial tasks. Through this research, I deepened my understanding of how the brain supports cognition and developed my skills in advanced data analysis, coding, and electrophysiology.
Key Points
Investigating Brain Mechanisms:
Explored how abnormal brain activity, such as interictal spikes, impacts memory and navigation. This research provided valuable insights into spatial cognition, one of the foundational systems of the human mind, revealing how the brain encodes and retrieves information to guide movement and decision-making.
Complex Analysis of Brain Activity:
Analysed intracranial EEG data to study real-time brain activity, combining advanced coding techniques, statistical modelling, and task performance evaluation. This rigorous approach required precision and creativity, highlighting the intricate connections between neural signals and cognitive performance.
