BSMS Monthly Lecture: Neurophysiology in Action

The human brain is the most complex thing yet to be discovered in our universe, containing numerous cell types and performing countless vital functions. Amongst these cells, neurons are in constant communication with each other. Circuits of these neurons then project throughout our body down specialised pathways called nerves, passing signals to our muscles which in turn controls our movement.
In March’s monthly lecture, Dr Oli Steele explores the structure and function of the brain on a cellular level and watch in real-time as it controls our muscles - willingly or otherwise!
Dr Oli Steele is a Lecturer in Physiology at Brighton and Sussex Medical School who teaches across Phase 1 of the undergraduate medical programme, whilst also managing a small research programme interested in the way in which cells in the brain communicate, and how this goes wrong in diseases. In particular Oli has spent time working on Alzheimer’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, addiction and childhood epilepsy and in some cases how stem cells can be used to treat these conditions.
This video is part of the Monthly Lecture Series at BSMS.