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Jorja Shires

Ph.D. in Cognitive and Brain Sciences She/her/hers

Summary

Research interests

I am interested in improving working memory, especially in populations with memory deficits. Currently, I am studying the effect of head injuries such as concussion. The aim is to help understand the outcomes after head injuries and how to promote recovery using techniques such as neuromodulation.

Professional experience

  • Graduate Research Assistant, Memory and Brain Laboratory at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno (2018 to present). PI: Marian E. Berryhill, Ph.D.
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant, Janata Lab (Music Cognition Lab) at the University of California, Davis (2015 to 2018). PI: Petr Janata, Ph.D.

Publications

  • Arciniega, H., Shires, J., Furlong, S., Kilgore-Gomez, A., Cerreta, A., Murray, N.G., Berryhill, M.E., (2021). . Scientific Reports, 11 (1), 1-13Nature Publishing Group.
  • Shires, J., Carrasco, C., Berryhill, M.E. (2020). . Brain Stimulation, 13 (6), 1524-1526. Elsevier.

Education

  • M.S. in Cognitive and Brain Sciences, 2021, University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno
  • B.S. in Cognitive Science, Minor in Philosophy, 2018, University of California, Davis