Stephanie Cragg
Professor of Neuroscience · Oxford Missing Departments (2026-08-14) · University of Oxford
Quick answer: Stephanie Cragg is Professor of Neuroscience at University of Oxford. Stephanie Cragg shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
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Research interests
My laboratory focuses on understanding dopamine neurotransmission in the brain, particularly within the basal ganglia. We seek to improve understanding of the mechanisms regulating dopamine transmission and their dysfunction in neurodegenerative and other brain disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease and addictions, to gain insights into disease aetiology and therapeutic avenues.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] 5-HT4 Receptor Ligand RS67333 Modulates Striatal Acetylcholine and Dopamine Release via the Inhibition of Acetylcholinesterase. Qiao Q. et al, (2026), ACS Chem Neurosci
[2026] The superior colliculus gates dopamine responses to conditioned stimuli in visual classical conditioning. Zhang Y-F. et al, (2026), Nat Commun
[2026] Dopamine release from Parkinson’s patient-derived neurons is disrupted due to impaired synaptic vesicle loading. Cramb KML. et al, (2026)
[2026] Corrigendum to "New insights into axonal regulators of dopamine transmission in health and disease" [Curr Op Neurobiol 94 (2025) 103093]. Todd KL. et al, (2026), Curr Opin Neurobiol, 96
[2026] An anatomical hotspot for striatal dopamine-acetylcholine interactions during reward and movement. Bouabid S. et al, (2026), bioR
Frequently asked questions
Is Stephanie Cragg hiring PhD students at University of Oxford?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Stephanie Cragg's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Please see the Cragg Team Webpage for news and current recruitment opportunities!.
What does Stephanie Cragg research?
My laboratory focuses on understanding dopamine neurotransmission in the brain, particularly within the basal ganglia. We seek to improve understanding of the mechanisms regulating dopamine transmission and their dysfunction in neurodegenerative and other brain disorders, particularly Parkinson's di
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