About this Research Topic
Patricia Goldman-Rakic was a pioneering neuroscientist and a leader in the field of brain research. She made significant contributions to our understanding of the structure and function of the brain, particularly the prefrontal cortex. Goldman-Rakic's impact on the field of neuroscience is also seen in her contributions to the study of brain development. She was one of the first scientists to study the development of the brain from the prenatal period to adulthood, and demonstrated the crucial role that experience and environment play in shaping the brain. This work has had far-reaching implications for our understanding of brain plasticity and the potential for brain recovery after injury or disease. Her research was also critical in establishing the connection between the prefrontal cortex and disorders such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.
Goldman-Rakic passed away in 2003, but her legacy continues to have a profound impact on the field of neuroscience. Her pioneering work has inspired generations of scientists and paved the way for breakthroughs in our understanding of the brain, and it carries far-reaching implications for the treatment of many neurological disorders. Her legacy will continue to inspire scientists and influence the field of neuroscience for years to come.
This Research Topic aims to highlight and build on Dr. Patricia Goldman-Rakic`s legacy of prefrontal cortex discoveries and extensive research career on this subject matter. The topic will include but not be limited to:
• Role of the frontal lobes in high-level cognitive functions
• Role of the frontal lobes in functional and structural brain networks
• Neurobiology of working memory and use of the delayed-response task
• Neuroanatomy of the frontal lobes
• Connections between the frontal lobes and neurological and psychiatric disorders
• Brain development and plasticity
• Innovative methods to investigate frontal lobe functions and structures
Please, note that manuscripts that highlight the work in non-human primates should be submitted through Frontiers in Neuroanatomy.
Goldman-Rakic passed away in 2003, but her legacy continues to have a profound impact on the field of neuroscience. Her pioneering work has inspired generations of scientists and paved the way for breakthroughs in our understanding of the brain, and it carries far-reaching implications for the treatment of many neurological disorders. Her legacy will continue to inspire scientists and influence the field of neuroscience for years to come.
This Research Topic aims to highlight and build on Dr. Patricia Goldman-Rakic`s legacy of prefrontal cortex discoveries and extensive research career on this subject matter. The topic will include but not be limited to:
• Role of the frontal lobes in high-level cognitive functions
• Role of the frontal lobes in functional and structural brain networks
• Neurobiology of working memory and use of the delayed-response task
• Neuroanatomy of the frontal lobes
• Connections between the frontal lobes and neurological and psychiatric disorders
• Brain development and plasticity
• Innovative methods to investigate frontal lobe functions and structures
Please, note that manuscripts that highlight the work in non-human primates should be submitted through Frontiers in Neuroanatomy.
Keywords: Patricia Goldman Rakic, prefrontal cortex, memory, cognitive function
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