Benjamin Gronier

Benjamin Gronier is a Senior Lecturer at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences and the Leicester School of Pharmacy. His research focuses on neuropsychopharmacology, investigating the neurochemical and electrophysiological mechanisms of psychotropic drugs in disorders like schizophrenia, ADHD, and obesity-related brain pathologies.

• Neurochemical and electrophysiological studies of ADHD drugs
• Modulation of glutamate NMDA receptors by psychotropic drugs
• Control of mesocorticolimbic dopamine systems

Scientific Awards:

• Vice Chancellor Teaching of Excellence nominee (2006)
• Curriculum Development and Innovation award (2006)

Benjamin supervises PhD and MSc students in pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology, and biomedical sciences. His externally funded research includes grants from BBSRC, Neurosearch, and pending applications with NARSAD and Eli Lilly.