Robert Epple

EDUCATION

College / University

Technische Universität Dresden

Highest Degree

Master of Science

Major Subjects

Molecular Bioengineering

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Optogenetics, electrophysiology, behavioral experiments (rats), fMRI, TMS, techniques in molecular and cellular biology (western blot, PCR, immunohistochemistry), genetic recombination, confocal microscopy, transmission electron miscroscopy

Projects / Research

Bachelor's thesis: Processing of vocalizations in the auditory cortex of Monoglian gerbils. Student job: Emotional regulation by real-time fMRI Neurofeedback. Master's thesis: Optogenetic tracing of frontal output pathways.

Scholarships / Awards

2015 – 2016:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
Aug – Dec 2012:	Erasmus stipend in Helsinki

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

What absolutely fascinates me about the brain is its ability to learn. How memories are created, connected, and modified interests me on all levels: from molecules up to behavior. This I want to research synaptogenesis, neural development and plasticity.