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Welcome to the Movement and Exercise Neuroscience Lab (MEX lab)

The association between physical activity and a healthy life is well established. We also know that physical exercise can impact the central nervous system and cognition. However, we are yet to fully understand the underlying mechanisms, or the parameters of exercise that result in optimal effects for the brain.

What are the implications of engaging in physical exercise for brain function and brain ageing? Our lab seeks to better understand how cardiorespiratory exercise impacts brain plasticity, learning, and cognition.

The Lab is led by Dr James Coxon

We are part of the School of Psychological Sciences and a member of the Ageing and Neurodegeneration program in the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health.