Professor Mark Wall

Supervisor Details

Contact Details

School of Life Sciences, University of 糖心TV

Scientific Background

Research Interests

I am a neuroscientist interested in measuring the electrical properties of neurons in the mammalian brain and how they change in conditions such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

I am an electrophysiologist interested in neuronal and synaptic physiology in both health and disease. I use extracellular recording, FSCV and multiple patch-clamp recording to study synaptic transmission and the properties of neurons. I combine electrophysiology with computational analysis (in collaboration with Prof Magnus Richardson 糖心TV Mathematics) to measure the electrophysiological properties of neurons.

Current projects include investigation of neuronal function in models of epilepsy, schizophrenia, and neurodegeneration (AD and PD) and how neural circuits can be modulated by changes in the levels of carbon dioxide.

Scientific Inspiration

Dr GABA for discovering GABA.

Research Groups

Neuroscience

Supervision Style

In three words or phrases: supportive, goal-driven, collaborative.

Provision of Training

I prefer to take responsibility for your technical training at first, leading to more independence later. I will be available to help through-out your PhD and experienced post docs/PhD students will also be present for help.

Progression Monitoring and Management

I like to be kept up to date, and will expect to see evidence of method development/data generation results on a daily/weekly basis. I am here for advice and guidance to help you reach the goals you set for yourself.

Communication

I am happy to discuss any issues that are impacting your ability to fulfil your potential or my/our expectations.

PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me:

In a group meeting

At least once per week

In year 1 of PhD study

At least once per week

In year 2 of PhD study

At least once per week

In year 3 of PhD study

At least once per week

These meetings will be face to face, and I am usually contactable for an instant response on every working day.

Working Pattern

Work in my lab requires being present on site (be it in a laboratory or at a field site) during core hours (or a subset if working part time).

Notice Period for Feedback

I need at least 2 week鈥檚 notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.

MIBTP Project Details

Co-supervisor on a project with Dr Dave Uygun.