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Philip Burnet is a Professor at the University of Oxford, specializing in Neuroscience. His research investigates how to modulate brain chemistry to improve complex functions that are preserved or impaired during aging and psychiatric disorders. His work focuses on enhancing cognition, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities, particularly in patients receiving current medications. Burnet's research centers around serotonin and glutamic acid neurotransmitter systems, which are crucial for healthy brain development and well-being. He explores how disturbances in these pathways may be implicated in psychiatric illness and aging and aims to re-establish natural activity to restore normal brain functions. Through collaborative efforts with researchers at Oxford and in the industry, he investigates altered neurotransmitter levels and their modulation, notably in schizophrenia. He is also examining the influence of diet and gut bacteria on brain neurotransmission and behavior, seeking innovative treatment avenues for psychiatric disorders. In addition to his research, Burnet serves as the Director of Graduate Studies for Psychiatry and teaches MSc Neuroscience and MRCPsych courses while contributing to the editorial board of 'Nutrition Aging'.
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