Neurological physics

What is neurological physics?

The term neurological physics has a broad context. In Southampton, we specialise in understanding brain pressure and its regulation regarding arterial blood supply, venous drainage, and the equilibrium with intracranial pressure and the cerebrospinal fluid system. Measurement of pressure dynamics is essential. Amongst other techniques, we utilise non-invasive pressure measurements using the Southampton cerebral and cochlear fluid pressure (CCFP) analyser which detects brain pressures by measuring tympanic membrane displacement (TMD).

Our two primary research objectives are to improve measurements of blood flow regulation in the brain and to develop non-invasive intracranial pressure measurements. The ultimate goal is to enhance the knowledge base on cerebral blood flow and brain pressure in the context of trauma and neurodegenerative disease.