ABOUT US
Growing up in a family of doctors, I was always captivated by the human body—its exquisite engineering and its vulnerabilities. Over time, my curiosity became deeply rooted in the brain – this extraordinary organ that can wonder at its own wanderings! This fascination shaped my academic journey, from my graduate studies at the Friedrich Miescher Institute, Switzerland to my postdoctoral work at MIT and Tufts University in the U.S.
My research focuses on dissecting prefrontal neural circuits that support memory consolidation and cognitive control. I also investigate cognitive dysfunction in psychiatric disorders, taking a lifespan perspective - from aberrant development during adolescent sensitive periods to chronic deficits in adulthood. By exploring how the prefrontal cortex develops and functions across different ages, I hope to uncover circuit-level mechanisms as novel therapeutic targets for cognitive enhancement in mental disorders.
Arghya Mukherjee
Principal Investigator
Matthew McCormick
I am a research technician in the Mukherjee Lab. I graduated in 2025 with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in Psychology from Temple University. During my undergraduate studies, I worked on several projects involving fMRI imaging and behavioral research, focusing on reward processing, memory, and drug-seeking behaviors. Additionally, I led an independent research project examining how neighborhood disadvantage and social support influence neural responses to reward anticipation in adolescents.
My research interests include memory, cognitive control, and how disruptions in neural circuits contribute to psychiatric disorders. Outside of the lab, I enjoy photography, trying new foods, and traveling. I look forward to applying my experience and passion for neuroscience to contribute meaningfully to the lab’s ongoing projects.
Research Technician