Neurosciences (MSc/PhD/MD-PhD)

Minou Susan Djannatian

EDUCATION

College / University

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Highest Degree

Physikum

Major Subjects

Medicine
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Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Embryonic stem cell culture, PCR, immunocytochemistry, basic experiences in molecular biology, fMRI data acquisition and analysis.

Projects / Research

  • 2005: fMRI study on the vasoreactivity of the central nervous system in response to hypercapnia. Dept. for Medical Psychology, University of Göttingen
  • 2003 - 2005: Studies on the differentiation of embryonic stem cells towards dopaminergic neurons. Dept. of Neuroanatomy, University of Göttingen
  • 2002: Generation of knockout flies to study the function of synapse proteins. Practical training, Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology (IfN) Magdeburg
  • 2002: Studies on the effect of drugs on electrophysiological parameters during the development of heart muscle cells. Dept. for Neurophysiology, University of Cologne

Scholarships / Awards

2005 – 2006: Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I would like to combine my medical education with the background of neurosciences in order to get a deeper insight in brain function. Knowledge of the basic mechanisms should be necessary for a better understanding of how and why the brain misfunctions in disease. By working at an interface between basic research and medical profession, I could contribute e.g. to the development of new therapies in neurological diseases.