Integrative Neurophysiology

The integrative neurophysiology research theme is a diverse team with projects spanning the breadth of neurodegenerative disease (age related neurodegeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), neuropathy, neuroendocrinology, neurometabolism and neurodevelopmental diseases (seizures and epilepsy).

Our team uses a diverse array of skills to pursue research questions about the underlying molecular mechanisms driving development of neuronal disease. These skills include molecular and genetic profiling, image acquisition, electrophysiology, chemogenetics and behavioural analyses. We utilise a range of in vivo and in vitro disease models including rodents, Drosophila, mammalian cell lines, induced pluripotent stem cells and human tissues. NTU has signed up to the Concordat for Openness in Animal Research

Our research and PhD opportunities

Opportunities often arise for postgraduate research towards a PhD within our research team. If you are interested in carrying out a PhD please contact the prospective supervisor directly or visit our Research Degrees webpage.

Current funded PhD opportunities:

• Defining the role of HIF1α in hypoxia induced chronic pain

Supervisors - Dr Richard Hulse, Dr Edward Beamer, Dr Craig Doig, Prof Mark Christian

• Brain regulation of obesity through appetite and metabolism

Supervisors - Dr Rebecca Dumbell, Prof Gareth Lavery

• Investigating epilepsy associated tRNA fragments

Supervisors - Dr Marion Hogg, Dr Edward Beamer, Prof Mark Christian

• Tracking chronic kidney disease progression by spatial profiling of genes and proteins

Supervisors - Dr Elisabetta Verderio Edwards, Dr Jayakumar Vadakekolathu, Prof Sergio Rutella