Kira Shaw

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I study Neurovascular coupling, which is the link between blood flow and neural activity in the brain. Whenever your brain cells become active they require a constant supply of blood to meet the increasing energy demands. My research looks to characterise the specific relationship between the neurons and the blood supply in the brain, in the hope that we can then apply this knowledge to the better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and motor neuron disease.

Experience

  • 2016–present
    Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Sussex

Education

  • 2016 
    University of Sheffield, PhD Neurovascular Coupling
  • 2012 
    University of Manchester, MSc Clinical & Health Psychology
  • 2011 
    University of Leeds, BSc Psychology

Grants and Contracts

  • 2012
    Neurovascular coupling in health and disease states
    Role:
    PhD Researcher
    Funding Source:
    Agency for Science, Technology and Research

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