Embark on a journey into the labyrinth of the human brain with Genevra Hart, as she reveals the staggering complexity of our neural networks. Within the billions of dense microscopic neural connections that make up the brain, Hart isolates the importance of dopamine in controlling our thoughts and actions. Drawing from her research on decision-making, she illuminates the pivotal role of dopamine in refining our choices, and creating habits. With a focus on potential treatments for addictions, Hart advocates for advanced techniques such as deep brain stimulation. This exploration underscores the endless possibilities of neuroscience and its impact on our lives.
Dr Genevra Hart
Dr Genevra Hart is a lecturer in the School of Psychology at UNSW Science. Her work investigates how the brain controls decision-making, by guiding our choices towards current goals. While this function sounds simple it becomes challenging when our goals don’t align with ingrained habits. When the brain is in conflict between choosing new goals or old habits, specific neural processes need to be engaged to drive goal-directed choices, and these are the processes thought to be disrupted in addictions. She has published over 20 papers on this topic, which have been cited over 900 times.
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