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The Twists and Turns of Academic Journeys | What's Going on at Sussex | Dr Andrew Penn

BrainCast·Sussex Neuroscience Society·12 October 2026·1h 15m

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In this episode of Brain case, Kiera sits down with Dr. Andrew Penn, Assistant Professor in Neuroscience at the University of Sussex.If you study Neuroscience at Sussex, you've probably had the good fortune of being taught by him, be it lab or lecture, but tune in today to hear all about his journey into academia, the twists and turns of building a research career, and how tiny changes in brian signalling can have wide-reaching effects on brain health and disease.