Dr Alexander Bryson

Alex is a neurologist specialising in epilepsy, and a Research Fellow at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. His research focus is on understanding the mechanisms of neurological disorders for the purpose of developing more effective therapies.

Alex will use his Fulbright Scholarship to gain expertise in optogenetic techniques within the laboratory of Professor Rafael Yuste at Columbia University, New York. His project will use two-photon holographic optogenetics to characterise and manipulate epileptic brain networks. It is hoped that insights gained from this approach will lead to novel treatment strategies.