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Xiaoqing Hu
Professor of sleep and memory research at the University of Hong Kong, known for pioneering work using Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR) to modify implicit bias and update emotional memories during sleep.
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Oct 1, 2025
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S3E7 - Can sleep help us unlearn negative bias and update disturbing memories?- Xiaoqing Hu
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In this engaging discussion, Professor Xiaoqing Hu, a pioneer in sleep and memory research from the University of Hong Kong, explores how sleep can reshape implicit biases and memories. He delves into Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR), revealing how pairing sounds with counter-stereotypic responses during sleep can reduce negative biases. Hu also explains the crucial roles of REM and NREM sleep in emotional memory updating and the intriguing potential of TMR for clinical applications. Discover how sleep can be a powerful tool for unlearning and positivity!
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