FENS Cast | episode 8
Understanding Animal Research: learning from Anna Mitchell
Animal research involving the brain has already led to significant enhancements in human health and overall welfare. Just as animals are used as models to study other organs, so they are used as models to gain insight into the human brain and nervous system. Nonetheless, the brain is much more complex than any other organ, as it controls the functions of the rest of the body and is responsible for perception, communication, memory, emotion and movement, all that we call behaviour.
Find out why animal models are crucial for brain research from esteemed behavioural neuroscientist Anna Mitchell and learn about their key role in understanding the dorsal medial thalamus plays in human health. Discover the latest developments in the neurobiology of learning and decision-making and learn about the important role of the FENS Committee for Animals in Research (CARE).
Tune in now for an enlightening experience!