Exeter Brain

Exeter Brain

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Exeter Brain is a multidisciplinary research network that aims to advance our understanding of the brain and its implications for health, education, and society.  

We use a range of methods and tools, such as neuroimaging, electrophysiology, genetics, pharmacology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing, to study the structure, function, and plasticity of the brain, and how it enables and supports social interaction, communication, behaviour, and cognition. We translate our findings into novel therapies, interventions, solutions, and innovations that can improve the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as stroke, dementia, depression, and addiction, as well as those who face social challenges or opportunities, such as autism, mental health, education, and leadership.

We engage with diverse stakeholders and audiences to share our knowledge, insights, and impact. We work closely with partners such as the NHS and the Chronic Pain Neurotechnology Network. We foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation among our researchers, students, staff, and partners.   

Steering group

Name Position
Dr Akshay Bhinge  Senior Lecturer in Clinical & Biomedical Science 
Professor Lauren Brent  Professor in Ethology 
Professor Jon Brown  Associate Professor in Neurophysiology 
Professor Gavin Buckingham  Associate Professor, Sport and Health Sciences 
Professor Gaspar Jekely   Professor of Neuroscience
Dr Laurence Knowles   NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow in Neurology
Professor David Llewellyn  Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Digital Health 
Professor Jonathan Mill  Professor of Epigenomics  
Professor Celia Morgan  Professor of Psychopharmacology 
Dr Ravi Poorun  NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Paediatrics
Dr Janice Ranson  Senior Research Fellow 
Dr Tom Ridler  Lecturer in Neuroscience 
Professor Soojin Ryu  Mireille Gillings Professor of Neurobiology 
Dr Joseph Sweetman  Senior Lecturer, Psychology