Project Code
MRCNMH26Ex Zhang
Project Type
Wet lab
Research Theme
Neuroscience and Mental Health
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Summary
How does the brain’s dopamine system drive learning, memory, and motivation? And what goes wrong in diseases like Parkinson’s? This project will explore how dopamine and acetylcholine signals interact to control learning and behaviour, using cutting-edge techniques such as fast-scan cyclic voltammetry, next-generation neurotransmitter imaging, electrophysiology, and computational modelling. You will work at the interface of neuroscience, physiology, and data science to help uncover fundamental brain mechanisms and identify potential therapeutic targets. The project offers excellent training and the chance to contribute to research with real translational impact.
Lead Supervisor
Dr Yanfeng Zhang
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University Affiliation
Exeter