AG Alzheimer
Our research focuses on the electric behavior of neurons and neuronal networks under normal and pathological conditions. Using high-resolution neurophysiological and optical techniques, we investigate functions and regulation of ion channels and synapses. Our aim is to understand fundamental neural processes that are essential for cognitive functions as well as for affective behavior, and whose dysfunctions
might give rise to neuropsychiatric disorders. Specifically, we are studying the following topics:
- Role of activin, a member of the Transforming Growth Factor-β family, as a ”master molecule” tuning glutamatergic and GABAergic neurotransmission, and its impact on cognition, emotions and neuroprotection. (Group Leader: Dr. Fang Zheng)
- Neuropsychiatric disease models and mechanisms of drug action (Group Leader: Dr. Fang Zheng in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy).
- Interaction between BACE1, a crucial enzyme in the amyloid cascade of Alzheimer’s disease, and properties and expression of Na+ and K+ channels. Physiological functions of BACE1. (Group Leader: PD Dr. Tobias Huth)
- Emergent Properties of Biological Neuronal Networks in Health and Disease.(Junior Group Leader: Dr. Jana Dahlmanns)
Prof. Dr. Christian Alzheimer
Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Email: christian.alzheimer@fau.de
Office:
- Christiane Reinwald
- Phone number: +49913185-22295
- Email: christiane.reinwald@fau.de
Group Leader
PD Dr. Dr. Tobias Huth
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
- Phone number: +49913185-22495
- Email: tobias.huth@fau.de
Dr. Fang Zheng
AG Alzheimer / Zheng
- Phone number: +49913185-29300
- Email: fang.zheng@fau.de
Postdocs
Dr. Maria Valero Aracama
AG Alzheimer / Zheng
- Phone number: +49913185-29300
- Email: maria.valero.aracama@fau.de
PhD students
Nadja Treiber
AG Alzheimer / Zheng
MD students / Master students
Valeska Bienert
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
Nicolas Bülow
AG Alzheimer / Zheng
Hannah Heininger
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
Maria Jardi
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
Linda Kern
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
Maximilian Knoll
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
Alina Martin
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
Florian Stockinger
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
Sophia Stürzenberger
AG Alzheimer / Zheng
Paul Wagner
AG Alzheimer / Huth
Sophia Wallner
AG Alzheimer/ Huth