Research

My research primarily examines the neural underpinnings of human autobiographical episodic memory.

I use cognitive neuroscience techniques, including neuroimaging (fMRI) and neuromodulations (TMS) to investigate how individual brain regions and networks connect, coordinate, and contribute to content representations and core processes supporting episodic memory encoding and retrieval in health and disease throughout the lifespan. It is my hope that better understanding of the neural bases of episodic memory will in turn lead to improved identification and treatment of diseases affecting memory, and provide a more complete conceptualization of memory, and the mind.

Earlier work has focused on diverse research topics including the effects of marijuana use on adolescent cognitive development, neuropsychological assessment of concussion, quality of life in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and assessment of prison dog training programs.

Please see my Google Scholar Profile for an up-to-date list of publications.

Featured Publications

Ferris, Inman, & Hamann, (2024). FMRI correlates of autobiographical memory: Comparing silent retrieval with narrated retrieval. Neuropsychologia, 196, 108842.

Dahlgren, Ferris, & Hamann, (2020). Neural correlates of successful emotional episodic encoding and retrieval: an SDM meta-analysis of neuroimaging studies. Neuropsychologia, 143, 107495. 

Schatz, & Ferris, (2013). One-month test–retest reliability of the ImPACT test battery. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 28(5), 499-504.