(MENAFN- The Conversation) Dr Leonie Kirszenblat is a neuroscientist investigating the relationship between sleep and attention. She uses the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, as a genetic model to understand fundamental processes that occur in the brain during sleep. Her research uses combination of techniques in genetics, microscopy, behaviour and brain imaging to understand how sleep alters the brain and its effects on attention. She is also interested in the evolution of sleep functions and how this relates to brain complexity in different animals.
Leonie currently holds a UQ Development fellowship to investigate "How sleep affects attention and brain plasticity".
MENAFN1810201701990000ID1095964151
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.