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Joe Neisser, professor of philosophy and adjunct to the neuroscience concentration, received a $99,865 share of a National “.” The research supported by this grant has the potential to aid in the testing for and treatment of epilepsy.  

Many people with epilepsy continue to experience symptoms because the disorder, especially as it relates to episodic memory, is not completely understood. The NIH grant creates an opportunity to study memory processes for episodic memory and develop neuropsychologic tests that provide information about how the brain works during these processes. Eventually, the results will inform treatments for memory issues related to epilepsy.

Neisser says, “We’re hoping, primarily, to contribute to the general knowledge of memory disorders and improved outcomes for treatment. We also believe that this research can contribute to the science of consciousness. Personal memories can be among the most powerful and valued experiences in life. And some forms of memory, such as recognition and familiarity, are active moment-by-moment in everyday life, informing experience with layers of depth and meaning.”