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Matthew A. Wilson is a Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Biology. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying rodent learning and memory, particularly within the hippocampus and neocortex. He investigates how memories form and persist over time using advanced techniques to record and manipulate neuronal activity in freely behaving animals. His work integrates genetic, pharmacological, and behavioral approaches to understand the dynamics of learning and memory. Wilson's research has contributed to significant insights into memory replay, sleep-dependent plasticity, and the role of brain regions in memory formation.