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Dr Jessica Leake

Dr Jessica Leake

Research Associate

Bachelor of Science (Hons Class 1, University Medal in Psychology),ÌýUNSW Sydney

±Ê³ó.¶Ù.,ÌýUniversity of Sydney 

Research area and interest

My research examines how fear memories are encoded and updated through experience. Using rodent models, I examine the neural circuits and cellular mechanisms underlying fear memory.
Email

j.leake@unsw.edu.au

Location

Mathews, Room 703

Publications

  • Dhungana, A., Becchi, S., Leake, J., Morris, G., Avgan, N., Balleine, B. W., ... & Bradfield, L. A. (2023). Goal-directed action is transiently impaired in a hAPP-J20 mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. eNeuro.
  • Leake, J., Zinn, R., Corbit, L. H., Fanselow, M. S., & Vissel, B. Engram size varies with learning and reflects memory content and precision. (2021). The Journal of Neuroscience.41(18), 4120-4130.
  • Zinn, R., Leake, J., Krasne, F. B., Corbit, L. H., Fanselow, M. S., & Vissel, B. (2020). Maladaptive properties of context-impoverished memories. Current Biology,Ìý30(12), 2300-2311.
  • Leake, J., Zinn, R., Corbit, L., & Vissel, B. (2017). Dissociation between complete hippocampal context memory formation and context fear acquisition. Learning & Memory,Ìý24(4), 153-157.

Awards, fellowships & grants

  • The University of Sydney Merit Award
  • University Medal in Psychology
  • UNSW Faculty of Science Prize for Honours Year Science
  • UNSW School of Psychology Behavioural Neuroscience Honours Thesis Prize
  • UNSW Faculty of Science Vacation Research Scholarship
  • UNSW Dean's List 2011-2012