Sydney University Neuroscience
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Integrative Cardiovascular and Respiratory Neuroscience |
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Integrative Cardiovascular and Respiratory Neuroscience
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Professor RAL Dampney
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Our hearts and lungs are controlled by networks of neurons deep in the brainstem and modulated by higher centres and sensory inputs. Researchers study the functional anatomy, neurochemistry and cellular physiology of these networks to build an integrated description of their workings. A related line of research examines the role of brainstem neural networks in SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). |
Research Themes:
RAL Dampney • Link to Laboratory
The connections, functions and pharmacological properties of nerve cells in the brain involved in the short and long-term regulation of blood pressure.A Goodchild • Link to Laboratory
Integrated cellular physiology and chemical anatomy of neural networks controlling cardiorespiratory functions.P Pilowsky • Link to Laboratory
Integrated cellular physiology and chemical anatomy of neural networks controlling cardiorespiratory functions.K Waters
Role of brainstem neural networks in sudden infant death syndrome.© 2001, The University of Sydney
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