Nick Kennedy

PhD student @UNSW in behavioural neuroscience/cognitive science studying how the brain integrates new information with existing knowledge. 🧠🥼

[Nick Kennedy @ngwkennedy]

First paper from my PhD is now out in eLife! https://t.co/UCE7LiDbjQ

We show that a gradual extinction protocol is able to minimise fear relapse. We discuss this in terms of latent state models and identify a key role for prediction error in organising memory!

[Bertoglio lab (FMC/UFSC) @bertogliolab]

Prediction error determines how memories are organized in the brain: a study of Pavlovian fear extinction in rats
https://t.co/Eu2BJCk600

[Nick Kennedy @ngwkennedy]

Had a great time presenting at SPPC this year. Thanks to the organisers for putting on a great conference! #SPPC2023 @SPPC_UNSW

[Sydney Postgraduate Psychology Conference 2023 @SPPC_UNSW]

For the Neuroscience awards, we congratulate our winners Nick Kennedy (1st place) and Aqsa Shahid (2nd Place)

[Caitlin Tedesco @caitlin_tedesco]

An excellent start to National Science Week last night attending a live taping of a @QandA science special. Highly recommend watching the episode (available on ABC iView now) for an insightful panel discussion re: AI, women in STEM, the future of science, and more!

[Nick Kennedy @ngwkennedy]

Had a great time presenting my first poster at #IBNS2023 last week! @IBNSconnect