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Research Laboratory

Fuster Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience

Leadership

Michele A. Basso, PhD
Director

Contact Info

635 Charles Young Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7332
mbasso@mednet.ucla.edu
(310) 825-9941

About

The Fuster Lab investigates the brain mechanisms underlying high-level cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and decision-making. Using a combination of neurophysiological recordings and brain imaging, the lab explores how the prefrontal cortex organizes behavior across time. Its research has shaped current understanding of executive function and cognitive control. The lab’s findings inform both theoretical models and clinical approaches to neuropsychiatric disorders. It remains a foundational force in the field of cognitive neuroscience.

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