Marissa Holden
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Biomedicine
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Perception, thoughts and reality are all shaped through the brain. Daily interactions can impact and change its structure. Knowing how adaptable the brain can be has helped us understand how to change habits, choose our own thoughts and improve our overall well-being. The experience the brain provides is unique to every individual and for some, this experience can be extremely challenging. Abnormalities in the neural mechanisms are related to symptoms experienced by individuals living with mental-illness in addition to cognitive difficulties.
Electrophysiology is a tool which allows researchers to observe neural communication at various scales, in real-time. My main research interests involve using this tool to understand neural circuitry and communication.
During recordings, the brains chemistry can be altered through pharmacology, non-invasive brain stimulation, behavioural instructions and more. Observing a changing brain in such highly controlled conditions can help us understand the principles underlying neural signalling.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2021 - ongoing PhD Candidate University of Adelaide: SAHMRI -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title Flinders University Australia Bachelor of Psychological Science -
Postgraduate Training
Date Title Institution Country Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science Flinders University Australia -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation - Nicholas, S., Thyselius, M., Holden, M., & Nordström, K. (n.d.). Rearing and Long-Term Maintenance of <em>Eristalis tenax</em> Hoverflies for Research Studies. Journal of Visualized Experiments, (135).
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