Brain Injury and Repair Group
The Brain Injury and Repair Group includes several scientific laboratories:
The Addiction Neuroscience Laboratory
Led by Professor Andrew J Lawrence and supported by three staff and seven students, the Addiction Neuroscience Laboratory investigates the neural pathways implicated in drug-seeking behaviour and the association between mood disorders, stress and drug-seeking behaviour.
The Molecular Neuropharmacology Laboratory
Led by Professor Philip Beart and supported by three staff and seven students, the Molecular Neuropharmacology Laboratory focuses its activities on understanding the injury processes that contribute to acute and chronic degeneration within the brain.
The Neurodegeneration Laboratory
Led by Professor Malcolm Horne and supported by eight staff and seven students, the Neurodegeneration Laboratory investigates a number of neurodegenerative disorders that are characterised by abnormal aggregation of protein in the cell and associated disturbance of synaptic function. The laboratory also examines how changes in newly developed synapses in the nigrostriatal system and in the thalamocortical system control normal and abnormal learning.
The Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury Laboratory
Led by Professor Bevyn Jarrott and supported by two staff and one student, the Stroke and Spinal Injury Laboratory is studying the rational design, synthesis and evaluation of novel neuroprotective drugs to reduce or delay the onset of a range of neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke and neuropathic pain.
- L to R: Dr Julie Atkin, Prof Bevyn Jarrott, Prof Andrew Lawrence and Prof Malcolm Horne.
Research
