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Michael Häusser
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Häusser in 2005
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Michael A. Häusser
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| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
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| Thesis | Intrinsic properties and sympatic inhibition of substantia nigra neurones (1992) |
| Doctoral advisor | Julian Jack |
Michael A. Häusser is a British scientist who studies the brain. He is a professor of Neuroscience at University College London (UCL). Professor Häusser works at the Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research, where he explores how our brains work.
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His Journey in Science
Michael Häusser studied at the University of Oxford. In 1992, he earned his DPhil degree, which is like a very advanced PhD. His research focused on tiny parts of brain cells called neurons. Specifically, he studied neurons in an area of the brain called the substantia nigra. His supervisor for this important work was James Julian Bennett Jack.
What He Studies
Professor Häusser's main interest is neuroscience, which is the study of the nervous system and the brain. He especially focuses on:
- Dendrites: These are tiny, branch-like parts of neurons. They receive signals from other neurons. Professor Häusser wants to understand how dendrites help brain cells communicate.
- Neural circuits: These are groups of neurons that work together. They form complex pathways in the brain. He studies how these circuits help us think and move.
- How the brain computes: He explores how the brain processes information. This includes how it learns and makes decisions.
Awards and Special Honours
Professor Häusser has received several important awards for his work. These awards show how much his research has helped us understand the brain.
Fellow of the Royal Society
In 2015, Michael Häusser was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This is a very high honour for scientists in the United Kingdom. It means he is recognized for making major discoveries. His election recognized his work on how dendrites in nerve cells help the brain perform complex tasks. He uses advanced techniques and careful analysis to understand how brain networks behave.
Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
In 2012, he was also elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci). This award honours leading medical scientists. It shows his important contributions to medical research.
