Dr. Schon received her doctorate from the Department of Psychology at Boston University in 2005. Her dissertation focused on functional neuroimaging studies of working memory and long-term memory formation under the mentorship of Prof. Chantal Stern. She then continued her work with Prof. Stern as a Postdoc. In 2010 she received a Pathway to Independence Career Development Award from the National Institute on Aging to investigate the effects or cardio-respiratory fitness and exercise on the function and structure of the medial temporal lobe memory system.<\/p>\n
Dr. Schon\u2019s research interests are centered on brain plasticity, cognition and aging in humans. Currently, her research focuses on the role of aerobic exercise and cardio-respiratory fitness as a modulator of cognitive function and brain integrity across the lifespan. She uses functional and structural MRI, behavioral and exercise physiology methods, and biomarker assays.<\/p>\n
\u201cClick\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to read a BU Today feature from April 2016 about Dr. Schon\u2019s research on exercise and brain function in aging.\u201d<\/p>\n Lab:<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Brain Plasticity and Neuroimaging Laboratory<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n