Biological Sciences students praised for their research

The 12^th annual Southampton Neuroscience Group (SoNG) event brought together leading speakers from around the world and University researchers to examine issues around The Human Brain.

 

For his masters degree, Matthew looked at a cellular level at how the build up of incorrectly shaped proteins may result in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s by causing stress to neurons and damaging the brain and body’s communication systems. He is now studying for a PhD on Ion Channels and Disease at Oxford.

For her bachelors degree, Victoria looked at the latent regenerative potential of the adult human brain during chronic neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease. She aimed to explore a novel therapeutic approach to repairing damaged areas of the brain to restore its functionality. Victoria is now studying for a PhD on the role of ion channel roles in neurodegeneration.

Professor Vincent O’Connor says: “Despite the fantastic level of all the submissions, the panel was almost unanimous in selecting the eventual winners. Matthew and Victoria presented their work in the form of posters at this meeting which also showcased the excellent research of Southampton’s scientific community.”

The student prizes were established to recognise the achievements of the former Chairs of SoNG, Professors Hugh Perry and Lindy Holden-Dye.