Neuroscience at The University of Birmingham
Brain Waves and Cognition
Introduction
The brain produces electrical signals while it works. Interpreting how they relate to behaviour, and how they are generated by the networks of neurons in the brain are central issues in understanding brain function.
The Neuroscience Unit of the Physiology Dept is especially interested in the neuronal network mechanisms for gamma or 40Hz (40 cycles per second) rhythm that has been linked with cognition.
Professor Bowery's group in Pharmacology has shown a link between the "GABA-B receptor" and cognition. The same kind of receptor proved important in the process studied by the Physiology group.
The University has a major research and teaching programme in Cognitive Science.
Other groups at the University of Birmingham
Professor David Booth - Department of Psychology
Dr Kate Mayall - Department of Psychology
Dr Peter Mitchell - Department of Psychology
Dr Jane Riddoch - Department of Psychology
Dr Philip Terry - Department of Psychology
Dr Derrick Watson - Department of Psychology
Dr Glyn Thomas - Department of Psychology
Other Sites
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Alzheimer's Disease Society (UK)
Alzheimer's Disease International
