The Sensorimotor Control and Learning Lab (SCiLL) congratulate Nick Barclay on successfully defending their Master's of Science thesis titled " The Contribution of Oscillatory Activity to the Modulation of Different Sensorimotor Circuits Under Varying Working Memory Load ".
Nick's thesis research combined electroencephalography (EEG) with a state-of-the-art, non-invasive brain stimulation technology called controllable pulse parameter transcranial magnetic stimulation (cTMS). Nick combined these non-invasive brain research techniques to disentangle the many circuits by which sensory information reaches the motor cortex and how the different circuits contribute to motor behaviours. Notably, Nick identified that cognitive demands shaped sensorimotor processes in some circuits more than others. Further, Nick identified that frontal and parietal areas differently influence activity across the sensorimotor circuits. Nick's research is crucial to understanding how our conscious goals and intentions impact established, well-learned brain control during skilled behaviours.
The SCiLL lab is excited to reunite with Nick at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in San Diego (November 11th-16), where Nick will present their thesis research to the neuroscience community.
Congratulations, Nick!