Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie is a leading neuroscientist at the University of Otago, specializing in Parkinson’s disease. Her research focuses on understanding how brain cell activity controls movement and the changes associated with Parkinson’s disease. She has pioneered the use of optogenetics in rats to study brain function and potential treatments. Additionally, Professor Parr-Brownlie has collaborated with Māori communities to explore cultural perspectives on neurosurgical approaches, emphasizing the importance of integrating mātauranga Māori in scientific research.
