Jennifer Ryan

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About Jennifer Ryan

Memory shapes who we are—guiding our decisions, influencing our actions, and connecting us to our future selves. As the at the at the, I lead a team that investigates what memories are made of, how the brain supports memory, and how memory influences other aspects of cognition in real-time. Using,(,), our research uncovers the intricate ways memory functions and how it can be preserved or enhanced. Our work focuses on: 🧠 - for early detection of memory impairments 🧠 to help older adults and individuals with amnesia improve memory 🧠 T like depression and anxiety, and mental health conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on memory New collaborations focus on to explore how aging and brain health impact workplace performance. And as we develop cutting-edge memory assessment tools, we’re also tackling, working with other faculty from the University of Toronto to inform - Beyond research, I’m passionate about helping early-career academics, —. Through, and my weekly blog, I share strategies on: Career visioning and defining success in academia Goal setting and time management Learning how to say ‘no’ Balancing personal and professional life ’! If you’re interested in, potential, or insights on, feel free to reach out!