Neuropharmacologists examine how drugs interact with the nervous system, focusing on their effects on receptors, neurotransmitters, and enzymes in the brain. Their work is crucial in developing treatments for neurological disorders such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s disease. By understanding the pharmacodynamics of drugs—how they affect brain function—neuropharmacologists explore ways to enhance or inhibit specific neurochemical pathways to treat these conditions. Additionally, they study pharmacokinetics, which involves understanding how drugs are absorbed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body, to optimize drug dosages and reduce side effects. Neuropharmacologists are instrumental in advancing drug development, identifying new therapeutic targets, and designing medications with improved efficacy and fewer adverse reactions. Their expertise extends into addiction medicine, as they investigate how substances of abuse impact the brain and contribute to dependence and withdrawal symptoms. By conducting rigorous clinical trials, neuropharmacologists assess the safety and effectiveness of new medications, ensuring that patients receive the best possible treatments tailored to their needs.
Title : Atypical presentation of Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in a 16-year-old female: A case report
George Diaz, Memorial Healthcare Systems, United States
Title : Triple-network dysfunction, ME/CFS, and the NeuroPhysics Treatment Process “A dynamical systems perspective on psychophysical organization and environmental interaction”
Ken Ware, NeuroPhysics Therapy Institute and Research Centre, Australia
Title : Examining the effects of prenatal neurotoxin exposure on the development of the prefrontal cortex and its impact on executive functioning and attentional capacities in children
David Joseph Sperbeck, Private practice, United States
Title : Neurojourney: A free, digital, and multilingual anticipatory guidance tool for parents and clinicians caring for children with severe neurological impairment
Blyth Lord, Courageous Parents Network, United States
Title : Narrative medicine: A communication therapy for the communication disorder of Functional Seizures (FS) [also known as Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)]
Robert B Slocum, University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
Title : ACE-dependent Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
Sergei M Danilov, University of Illinois, United States