We are a cognitive neuroscience lab based at the University of Vienna, Austria. We study the brain processes that allow us to form long-lasting memories and are interested in why memory declines in older age and in (or at risk of) neurodegenerative disease. 

This type of neural plasticity is impacted by the microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract. Central to our research efforts is the fascinating question of how the gut microbiome shapes brain function and memory across the lifespan.

To conduct such interdisciplinary research, we are affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS). Check here to learn about our ongoing research projects and the team that stands behind the science!