James Wrightson

this page now redirects to James Wrightson's completed thesis page (2016) on Pure

https://research.brighton.ac.uk/en/studentTheses/the-role-of-the-prefrontal-cortex-in-the-controlof-dual-task-gait

April 2024

 

 

James graduated from the 91¶¶Òõ with a BSc Hons in Sport Science in 2010. He completed his PhD in 2016. Whilst studying for his doctorate James worked as a research assistant, technical instructor and visiting lecturer at the 91¶¶Òõ. He started as a lecturer in Motor Control and Biomechanics at the 91¶¶Òõ in 2015.

Email address: J.Wrightson2@brighton.ac.uk

Qualification: PhD

Timeframe: Five years

James-Wrightson

Thesis title

The role of the prefrontal cortex in the control of dual-task gait

My research

My thesis investigated the role of the prefrontal cortex in the control of healthy adults’ dual-task gait. Using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques and behavioural manipulations, I investigated how and why the prefrontal cortex is involved in the ability of individuals to divide attention between walking and a secondary task ('walking and talking').

Supervisors

Dr Emma Ross (English Institute of Sport)

Dr Peter Watt

Dr Nicholas Smeeton