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Edgar Buhl is a neurobiologist whose work focuses on how nervous systems translate environmental cues into behavior using fruit flies. With a PhD from Leipzig, he investigated neuromodulatory control of insect flight and developed foundations in electrophysiology and behavioral neuroscience. Currently, at the University of Bristol, he studies sensory-motor pathways in tadpoles and specializes in circadian systems of fruit flies. Buhl's research includes advanced whole-cell electrophysiology and imaging techniques to explore neural excitability, environmental entrainment, and disease-associated gene functions. He has a long-standing commitment to teaching and mentorship, with over 20 years of experience supporting students in biology and neuroscience. His teaching philosophy emphasizes research-informed, inquiry-led learning, and he has developed practical sessions across various topics in medical science and neuroscience. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he is dedicated to inclusive teaching practices and contributes to curriculum development while providing supervision and mentorship to students pursuing doctoral research.
University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG, GB
Focuses on studying the nervous system's responses to environmental cues, using fruit flies as a model organism.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.