Hannah Palmer

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Hannah Palmer is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research focuses on the neural mechanisms of working memory and how these processes change with healthy aging. Her work centers on using non-invasive brain stimulation—specifically, online repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)—to both probe and enhance cognitive function. Palmer’s major contributions include demonstrating that online rTMS can be applied during working memory tasks to modulate performance, with her most-cited paper (73 citations) providing a critical within-subject comparison of this technique in younger and older adults. This work revealed age-dependent effects of stimulation, offering insights into the brain’s compensatory mechanisms. Her subsequent research (5 citations) further refined these findings by showing that the effects of rTMS are site-specific, targeting distinct prefrontal and parietal regions during working memory manipulation. Palmer’s studies are notable for their rigorous experimental designs and translational potential, aiming to develop targeted interventions that could preserve cognitive function and extend health-span in aging populations. Her research bridges fundamental cognitive neuroscience with practical applications for healthy aging.