Preston Thakral, Harvard University, will present findings from three experiments that employed functional magnetic resonance imaging and transcranial magnetic stimulation to identify the specific processes supported by the left angular gyrus and the hippocampus, two regions of the core network associated with episodic memory and episodic simulation.  Dr. Thakral will also discuss how, by understanding the neural mechanisms that support memory and simulation, we can shed light on the neural mechanisms supporting other cognitive functions (e.g., creativity and problem solving).