Angela Roberts

Angela Roberts is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on the neural circuits underlying the regulation of cognition and emotion, with particular emphasis on the prefrontal cortex, brain circuits, neurochemical modulation, and gene regulation. She is interested in understanding these mechanisms in the context of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Roberts employs techniques such as neuroimaging, psychological testing, DREADDs-induced brain interventions, cardiovascular analysis, and brain development studies. Her work explores molecular biology and research themes related to these areas.

Angela C Roberts is a researcher at the University of Cambridge whose work focuses on the prefrontal cortex and its role in cognitive and emotional processes. Her research explores mechanisms of attentional set-shifting, cognitive inflexibility, and the impact of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine on executive functions. She investigates impairments in these areas in conditions like Parkinson's disease and frontal lobe damage. Roberts also examines the contributions of brain regions like the amygdala and orbitofrontal cortex to incentive motivation and goal selection. Her studies often use animal models, including primates, to understand the neurochemical and anatomical bases of cognitive flexibility and emotional regulation.