Lawrence G. Appelbaum
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About
Lawrence G. Appelbaum is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research sits at the intersection of human performance, neurostimulation, and surgical safety. His primary focus is on understanding and enhancing working memory—the brain’s ability to temporarily hold and manipulate information—particularly as it declines with healthy aging. Using techniques like repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), Appelbaum has demonstrated site-specific effects that can modulate working memory processes in older adults, as shown in his highly cited 2019 work (73 citations). More recently, he has pioneered the study of operator physiology during high-stakes tasks. In a novel 2023 study, Appelbaum used electroencephalography (EEG) to characterize the neurophysiology of trainee surgeons making errors during robotic-assisted surgery simulations, and in another, he analyzed electrocardiogram (EKG) metrics to link cardiac signals with intraoperative performance. This dual focus—bridging cognitive enhancement in aging with real-time physiological monitoring in surgery—positions Appelbaum at the forefront of translational neuroscience. His work not only advances fundamental understanding of brain function but also offers practical tools for precision training and performance assessment in medicine.
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