Brain Function Research Group

The Brain Function Research Group (BFRG) investigates selected functions of the brain, and physiological and biochemical processes in which the central nervous system plays a key regulatory role.

These selected focus areas are Pain, Sleep and Thermal Physiology. Aspects of thermal physiology investigated are fever and the thermal responses of wild animals to their environment (in Wildlife Conservation Physiology).

For more information on the selected areas of research within the BFRG, click on the links below:

Pain	Sleep	Fever	Wildlife Conservation Physiology

Interested in opportunities for postgraduate study in these areas of research?

Collaborative research is conducted with researchers in the University's Faculties of Health Sciences and Science, and with colleagues at other universities in South Africa and abroad.

Research staff in the BFRG

Professor Andrea Fuller, Director

Professor Peter Kamerman

Associate Professor Lois Harden

Associate Professor Karine Scheuermaier

Associate Professor Antonia Wadley

Doctor Prinisha Pillay

Mr Khaalid Khan

Mrs Tapiwa Chinaka

Mr Zipho Zwane 

For more information on the Brain Function Research Group, contact Prof Andrea Fuller (Andrea.Fuller@wits.ac.za)