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Professor John Bekkers is the Head of the Division of Neuroscience at the Eccles Institute of Neuroscience, Australian National University (ANU). He leads the JCSMR's research efforts in understanding olfactory and cortical processing mechanisms. His academic journey includes a BSc (Hons 1) in Physics from Griffith University, an MSc in History & Philosophy of Science from Manchester University, and a PhD in Neuroscience from Cambridge University. Postdoctoral training at Yale University and the Salk Institute further refined his expertise.
Research interests focus on the neural circuits of the olfactory cortex, particularly the piriform cortex, exploring odor recognition, epilepsy susceptibility, and cortical dysfunction in mental disorders. His group employs advanced techniques like 2-photon microscopy, optogenetics, and computational modeling. Key projects include circuit mapping in the piriform cortex and studying epilepsy mechanisms. Over 500+ citations and awards such as the Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship highlight his contributions.
- Awards: Griffith University Medal, Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Award for Education in Neuroscience
- Advising: Supervises PhD students in olfactory neuroscience and epilepsy research
- Labs/Teams: The Bekkers Group - Olfaction, leading projects on odor processing and cortical dynamics
His work bridges fundamental neuroscience with clinical insights into neurological disorders like epilepsy and Alzheimer’s.
