Description: Animal Cognition: Fundamentals, Models, and Therapeutic Advances provides a comprehensive overview of cognitive processes in various animal species, spanning fundamental concepts, species-specific studies, and therapeutic applications. Sections cover the foundation of animal cognition, including definitions, key concepts, and an overview of cognitive abilities, such as memory, problem-solving, and learning, delve deeper into the cognitive processes in mammals, birds, and marine animals, and more, and review the latest technological advancements in studying cognition, such as neuroimaging, machine learning, and virtual reality. With a multidisciplinary approach, this volume highlights current research while identifying gaps for future exploration, and will be of interest to researchers involved in animal cognition and behavioral neuroscience.
Brief description:
Dr. Shampa Ghosh is a neuroscientist and biochemist, currently serving as Director and Senior Scientist at GloNeuro, Noida, India. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition and an M.Phil. in Neurophysiology from NIMHANS. Her research integrates neurodegeneration, neurodevelopment, and metabolic influences on brain function, with a strong emphasis on translational neuroscience. Dr. Ghosh has contributed extensively to understanding molecular mechanisms linking metabolic dysfunction, oxidative stress, and brain ageing. She has published widely in high-impact journals and serves in editorial roles for leading neuroscience journals. Her work spans Alzheimer's disease, neuroinflammation, and advanced CNS drug delivery strategies, contributing to the development of innovative therapeutic approaches.
Affiliations and expertise
GloNeuro, India