Dr. Deepa Purushothaman

Dr. Deepa Purushothaman

Neuroscience Researcher & Cognitive Science Specialist

Exploring the frontiers of brain function and cognitive processes through innovative research methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Jane Smith

Research Projects

Current and ongoing research initiatives exploring various aspects of neuroscience and cognitive function.

Neural Correlates of Decision Making
Investigating the brain regions involved in complex decision-making processes using fMRI and computational modeling.
Neuroplasticity in Learning
Studying how the brain changes structurally and functionally during the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
Cognitive Decline Prevention
Developing interventions to prevent or slow cognitive decline in aging populations through targeted brain training.
Neurotechnology Interfaces
Creating and testing brain-computer interfaces for medical applications and assistive technologies.

Publications

Peer-reviewed research articles published in leading scientific journals.

Neural mechanisms underlying cognitive flexibility in dynamic environments
Smith, J., Johnson, A., & Williams, B. (2023)
Nature Neuroscience • DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-1234-5
Functional connectivity patterns predict learning outcomes in memory tasks
Smith, J., Brown, C., & Davis, M. (2022)
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience • DOI: 10.1162/jocn_a_01234
Neuroplasticity mechanisms in skill acquisition: A longitudinal study
Johnson, A., Smith, J., & Miller, R. (2021)
Neuron • DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2021.12.345
Brain-computer interfaces for communication in locked-in syndrome patients
Smith, J., Wilson, P., & Taylor, S. (2020)
Science Translational Medicine • DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abc1234
Computational models of decision-making in the prefrontal cortex
Smith, J., & Anderson, K. (2019)
PLOS Computational Biology • DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1007123

Lab Affiliations

Current research laboratories and institutions I'm affiliated with.

Yale University
Program for Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP)
Yale University2024 - Present
Post Doctoral Associate

Improving accessibility to care for individuals with First Episode Psychosis.

Yale University
Hirsch lab
Yale University2024 - Present
Post Doctoral Associate

Understanding the atypical neural activation to live face gaze in Schizophrenia, using multimodal imaging

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Contact Information
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Email

jane.smith@university.edu

Phone

(123) 456-7890

Office

Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
Science Building, Room 305
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305

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