NSP Faculty in the News: Steve Maren, Psychology
January 16, 2026
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Steve Maren, Director, Professor
Today we know that our brains re-write our memories each time we recall them, but what if we could control that process? We're exploring the science of memory manipulation, which could transform treatments for Alzheimer's, PTSD, and more. To answer our questions, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke to Dr. Steve Maren, director of the Beckman Institute of Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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