the O’Keefe Lab

The O’Keefe Lab specializes in studying how the brain processes spatial information and navigation. Using advanced techniques like neural recordings and imaging, they investigate how specific brain cells, particularly in the hippocampus and related areas, enable organisms to understand and remember their environment. Their research helps us understand fundamental cognitive functions such as memory formation and spatial awareness, which are crucial for everyday tasks like finding our way or remembering locations. This work can also contribute to understanding neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease that affect memory and navigation.