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Simon McMullan is an integrative neuroscientist with a focus on neurobiology and vital systems. He leads a research program investigating how brain circuits control blood pressure regulation and how their activity changes behavior. His work addresses long-standing questions in neuroscience that have remained unsolved due to the difficulties in selectively studying specific neuron groups in live animals. He emphasizes the role of autonomic nervous systems in basic life support including breathing and cardiovascular regulation, particularly as they relate to common conditions such as sleep apnea, heart disease, and hypertension. McMullan employs advanced techniques such as optogenetics and genetically restricted viral tracing to study these critical circuits. He supervises multiple postgraduate and honors students and has held various leadership roles within Macquarie University, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in neuroscience. He is known for collaborating with a network of high-achieving researchers to conduct interdisciplinary studies that apply rapidly emerging technologies in high-quality research.
Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia
Engaged in teaching and research in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences.
Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia
Taught neuroscience courses and contributed to research in medical education.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Conducted research at the Hypertension Stroke Research Laboratory.
University of Bristol • Bristol, UK
Worked on neuroscience research related to sensory systems.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).