Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown is a Lecturer and General Manager of CommRadio at Pennsylvania State University, based in the Bellisario Media Center. His research focuses on fundamental neurophysiological mechanisms in invertebrate models, examining neural circuit function, behavioral control systems, and evolutionary neurobiology.

Brown's publications investigate diverse aspects of neurobiology including motor pattern generation, sensory processing, neurotransmitter function, and computational modeling of neural systems. His work primarily utilizes gastropods and other invertebrates to explore conserved neural principles.

Research emphases include:

• Neurophysiological basis of locomotion and defensive behaviors
• Evolutionary conservation of neural architectures
• Neurotransmitter modulation of behavior
• Computational approaches to neural circuit analysis

His laboratory employs techniques ranging from electrophysiology and neuropharmacology to advanced imaging and computational simulations.