Dr. Ellie Dommett

Neuropharmacology – drug treatment and the brain

Dr. Ellie Dommett

The brain is arguably the most complex organ in the human body and one that is excellently protected from outside intervention by the skull, membranes and cellular barriers.

However, alterations to its normal function can result in a variety of medical conditions – from schizophrenia to Alzheimer’s disease.

In many cases, these conditions can be treated effectively with drug treatments but the process of drug development is a long and costly exercise.

In this talk I will look at what makes the brain so hard to access and some of the ways scientists have got around to provide effective treatment.

Ellie is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the Institute for Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London. She holds a visiting position at the OU where she also teaches as an Associate Lecturer.