Meet the team
Breathe Oxford is a diverse group of neuroscientists, psychologists and clinicians.
Blog posts
How does breathlessness make you feel?
8 May 2019
Breathlessness can mean lots of different things to different people but it’s something we all experience. Whether it’s running for the bus or running a marathon we’ve all felt the sensation of being out of breath at one time or another.
Your brain the mathematician
29 April 2019
Some readers may enjoy maths and others may hate it. But, regardless of your opinion on mathematics, neuroscience research suggests that everyone’s brain is a superb mathematician.
How is a scientist made?
Read an interview with lead researcher Sarah Finnegan about her journey into neuroscience.
Puzzles & Quizzes
At the exhibition we're giving out postcards with puzzles to do.
Breathing with your brain
Welcome to Breathing With Your Brain!
Breathing is fundamental to life and we all know what it feels like to be out of breath. For most of us, breathlessness passes, but for many people, feeling breathless is a defining part of their lives
Breathe Oxford is a diverse group of neuroscientists, psychologists and clinicians studying the neuroscience of breathlessness. Our work shows that breathing is about more than just the lungs. In fact, the brain has a powerful influence on our experiences. This explains why some people still feel out of breath, even when they have been provided with medical care.
We explore how the brain controls our feelings of being out of breath using cutting-edge brain imaging technology. Understanding this control system could lead to revolutionary, personalised treatments for breathlessness. Read our blog to find out more.
Our exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition (1-7 July 2019), will bring the topic of ‘Breathing with your Brain’ to life! Come, get involved and be inspired by science. You can face the Steppatron, meet the research team, and discover more about the how the brain controls our feelings of being out of breath.
