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Psychological and Brain Sciences researcher Michelle Voss explores how exercise improves memory

Monday, April 6, 2026
Michelle Voss, a researcher in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, contributed to new research showing how brief physical activity can enhance memory. Her work demonstrates how exercise creates measurable changes in brain activity that support learning and memory retention, offering new insights into brain health.
Jan Wessel

Big questions, complex brains: how one psychological and brain sciences faculty member seeks to understand what makes us human

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Professor Jan Wessel has always been fascinated by the brain and how humans think. Now, he conducts his research in a collaborative approach unlike any other.
Isabella Muzzio

Muzzio discusses how memories are altered on Iowa Public Radio

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Isabel Muzzio, faculty member in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences grew up during a violent time in Argentina, but found that years later, some from her community viewed those events much differently. Today, she studies how memories are altered and joins the show to talk about how our politics impact our memories.
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PBS professor Michelle Voss leads research on how exercise supports brain health across the lifespan

Thursday, January 8, 2026
Voss, a faculty member in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, studies how lifestyle choices shape brain health through collaborative research across the University of Iowa.
Jason Radley

The science behind stress, coping, and resilience this holiday season

Thursday, December 18, 2025
As the holiday season ramps up, stress can feel unavoidable. University of Iowa Psychological and Brain Sciences professor Jason Radley, a global and national expert on the neurobiology of stress, suggests some ways to help.
Isabella Muzzio

PBS faculty member seeks to understand how memories evolve within the brain

Monday, November 17, 2025
Isabel Muzzio, professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, wants to answer how memories are stored, whether they can modified, and what sustains them over time.
Emily Thomas

CLAS PBS faculty member piloting intervention program with VA for rural veterans with cardiovascular disease

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Emily Thomas, clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, has been piloting an online behavioral health tool for two years, geared towards rural Veterans with cardiovascular disease.
Lucy Hernandez

PBS student gains internship experience abroad this summer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Lucy Hernandez, a psychology major stepped far outside her comfort zone to complete an internship in Japan, gaining professional experience while immersing in a new culture.
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The close link between artificial intelligence and reinforcement learning in pigeons is no flight of fancy

Monday, August 18, 2025
This article about the history of AI highlights Ed Wasserman's research on pigeon cognition.
Grazyna Kochanska

Kochanska receives 2025 Bowlby-Ainsworth Award

Monday, August 11, 2025
Grazyna Kochanska, Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, receives Bowlby-Ainsworth Award in recognition of her significant contributions to our understanding of social and emotional attachment in children.