Nicolas Snaidero

EDUCATION

College / University

University Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France
University of Glasgow, Scotland

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science
Maitrise science and technology mention biology

Major Subjects

Neurosciences

Country

France

Lab Experience

Animal experimentation (mouse), mice perfusion, identification and extraction of CNS regions in the mouse, DNA and ARN extraction and quantification, protein assay, PCR genotyping and RT PCR, Western Blot, electron micrograph analysis, immunohistochemistry with fluorescence microscope and confocal microscope, bacterial culture and genetical analysis of transcriptional GFP and lusiferase mutants of E. coli bacteria with bio data processing.

Projects / Research

Jun - Sep 2008: Validation of gene expression patterns in genetic models of spastic paraplegia. Dr. Moritz Rossner, Max Planck Institute for Experimental Medicine, Göttingen, Germany
Oct 2007 - May 2008: Biochemical investigation of axonal transport regulators in myelin mutant mice. Dr. Julia Edgar, Applied Neurobiology Group, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, UK
Jun - Sep 2006: Analysed networks of the genetic expression in E. coli bacteria. Prof. Hans Geiselmann, Laboratoire Adaptation et Pathogénie des Microorganismes, CNRS, La Tronche, France

Scholarships / Awards

2008 – 2009:

Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My principal interests lie in the field of the myelin/neuron interactions involved in the myelin formation and also in dysmyelinating diseases and remyelination processes. I am also interested by the molecules and processes capable of modifying the state of neurons, encompassing degeneration, repulsion or growth. My goal is to achieve a greater understanding of issues surrounding myelin/neuron interaction. Furthermore, I intend to develop my academic skills by teaching at undergraduate level.