Lukas Weiss
EDUCATION
College / University
University of Cologne
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science
Major Subjects
Neuroscience
Country
Italy
Lab Experience
Basic techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology, PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, immunohistochemistry, fluorescent microscopy, in situ hybridization, optogenetics. Animal models: Mouse and Drosophila melanogaster.
Projects / Research
- 2014: Analysis of repression in dopaminergic neurons of Drosophila melanogaster using optogenetics. Bachelor thesis, Scholz lab, Dept. of Animal Physiology, University of Cologne
- 2013: Top-down plasticity in the visual system of mice: Neuroanatomical analysis of the dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus in Emx2-knockout mice. O'Leary lab, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, San Diego (CA), USA
- 2012: Gaze perception and social cognition using eye tracking. Internship, Vogeley lab, Jülich Research Center
Scholarships / Awards
| 2014 – 2015: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
| 2012 – 2013: | Merit Scholarship of South Tyrol for academic success |