Alex Dunn

Postdoctoral Research Associate • Neuroscience • University of Cambridge

Greater Cambridge Area

About

Having completed my Masters programme in Basic and Translational Neuroscience, I am now investigating the development of neuronal networks as well as the effect of mutations to the MECP2 gene and the role of a specific subclass of inhibitory interneurons thought to regulate network activity. I combine an experimental approach — involving multi-electrode array recordings and optogenetics — with a computational approach — this involves synthesizing neuronal activity, generating models of network development and graph theory.

Experience

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Cambridge
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Interested in the study of human nature using a neuroscientific approach • PhD in brain network development @ Cambridge Physiology Dept. • Currently using artificial spiking neural networks to understand brain activity patterns

  • Doctoral Student at Medical Research Council
    Oct 2019 - Sep 2023 · 4 yrs

    PhD in Neuroscience, University of Cambridge. Looking at neuronal network activity in the neocortex at the microscale and the effects of various perturbations. Methods included: computational modelling, graph theory, Izhikevich model neurons, spike sorting, in vitro experiments, micro electrode arrays, pharmacological and ontogenetic experiments, electrophysiology, transgenic mice, cerebral organoids

  • Research Associate at University of Birmingham
    Jan 2018 - May 2018 · 5 mos

  • Bar Team Member at Stonegate Pub Company Limited
    Oct 2017 - Jan 2018 · 4 mos

  • Research Assistant at VECTOR RESEARCH LIMITED
    Sep 2017 - Dec 2017 · 4 mos