Upcoming Events for ISL
Fall 2026
Brown Bag Series
Dr. Molly Hermiller
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Venue: Innovation Hub, Room 112 and Zoom
Title: Stimulating Age-Related Dedifferentiation in Memory Networks
Abstract:
Healthy aging is accompanied by changes in how large-scale brain networks are organized. Networks that are relatively distinct and specialized in younger adulthood can become less differentiated with age, including brain systems that support episodic memory.
In this talk, I will discuss our work examining whether noninvasive brain stimulation can be used to modify these age-vulnerable memory networks. In particular, I will focus on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) approaches that target hippocampal–cortical brain networks and ask whether stimulation can increase network specificity, alter functional connectivity, and ultimately support memory.
I will also discuss ongoing work aimed at understanding when age-related dedifferentiation reflects a source of memory decline, and when it may instead reflect adaptive changes in how the aging brain supports cognition.
Registration: Register here
More ISL Events
Additional Fall 2026 events and Brown Bag speakers will be announced soon.
About ISL Events
The Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL) organizes a variety of events throughout the year to foster collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of ideas. These events bring together thought leaders, researchers, and the community to discuss important topics related to longevity, health, and aging.
